The Qualifying Rounds 2008/09 are now finished, but after 144 separate debates, involving 169 schools from across the UK, we secured the 48 schools required for the spring Regional Finals.

To see who competed and who won the Qualifying Round debates held throughout the autumn term 2008 see the full list of Qualifying Rounds.

FURTHER HELP

If you want to take part in next year’s competition, Debating Matters 2009/10, then apply now! Read everything else you need to know about Debating Matters in Taking Part