School Case Studies

Debating Matters attracts a wide range of schools from across the UK - those with debating experience, and those without. Each school has their own unique way of realising the importance of debate within their institution.
Here we offer a selection of stories from Debating Matters schools from across the education sector, each happy to share their unique experiences and success with those interested in encouraging more debate in their own school.
Glasgow Friendlies
An alumni led initiative to encourage Glasgow schools debating
Kent Debate League
An inspiring set of inaugural autumn fixtures for local Kent schools!
A Day of Debating!
Barton Court Grammar School, Canterbury
A place for open debate and new ideas
Graveney School, Tooting, London
Students arguing about things that matter
Loreto College, Hulme, Manchester
Intra-school debating involves everyone
Ardingly College, Haywards Heath, West Sussex
From no debating to National Final winners in a single year!
Hutton Church of England Grammar School, Preston, Lancashire
Involve other members of the school in your debates
Leicester Grammar School, Great Glen, Leicestershire
Involving junior students in debate
Notre Dame High School, Glasgow
Debating has become a cool thing!
Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, Faversham, Kent
Debate as an extra-curricular elective class
Whickham School & Sports College, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
FURTHER HELP
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