Debating Matters offers a fresh, accessible and engaging format for debating contemporary issues. The competition has successfully pionered a format for debate that takes ideas, argument and young people seriously. The focus is on content and substance over style, encouraging young people to engage in an intelligent contest of ideas and holding up their ideas to critical scrutiny. 
           
The 2011/12 competition see us enter our eighth year as a national competition, and this year we’re delighted to be able to include schools from Cumbria in the competition for the first time. The entry deadline has now passed, and the competition is almost full, with a just a few places remaining. To find out if there is availability for you school to take part, see our Applications page.

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FURTHER HELP

To find out more about Debating Matters see our Taking Part section, or to talk to someone about the competition contact Justine Brian on 020 7269 9233.

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