CPD at the ESU

Teacher training as part of Discover Your Voice

The Centre for Speech and Debate can come to your school or local authority Professional Development Centre and work with staff from all subjects. We’ll show you how to use debate as a way of delivering the curriculum, and how to increase your pupils’ confidence and critical thinking skills while having fun.

Download the flyer for more information: Primary schools | Secondary schools

Continuing Professional Development days at Dartmouth House

The English-Speaking Union runs a series of Continuing Professional Development days for teachers which will help your teams achieve success in the competitions and introduce debating and public speaking skills to your classroom teaching.

For details of courses being offered currently visit BritishDebate.com. If you would like to book a place on any course please e-mail the Centre at speech.debate@esu.org. For details of CPD days in Scotland please email debates@esuscotland.org.uk.

Buy Pros and Cons

A 260 page encyclopaedia of arguments in favour and against selected different topics, edited by Trevor Sather, former Head of the Centre for Speech and Debate. Available for £20 + VAT, incl. P&P. For further information, or to order, contact Sayeqa Islam, Debates and Education Officer.