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Standards high in the Cicero Cup

Yesterday pupils from Ibstock Place School, St Stephen’s Primary School, Bromfield House School, Garfield Primary School and Notting Hill and Ealing Junior School made debating history in the first ever heats of the first Cicero Cup! The standard of debate was superb as the teams addressed the motions “This house would abolish the monarchy” and …

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Introducing the Cicero Cup!

We are so excited to launch our new junior debating programme, the Cicero Cup! Aimed at students in years four-six, the programme includes workshops, resources, teacher training and new national junior debating championships. For more details and to register visit the Cicero Cup web page.

Debate in the Philosophy Classroom 

Over the last few years, Noisy Classroom has been part of an Erasmus project on Philosophy and Debate. This was such an interesting opportunity to learn from philosophy teachers about the role of debate in philosophy and to share our expertise on making debate work in the classroom. The project has now concluded and the following resources are available:   A …

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Virtual Summer Schools

We have been busy running virtual courses in debating, public speaking and ESB preparation all summer. We love how easy it now is to work with students all around the world on zoom. We also run weekly courses during term times and intensive courses during other holidays so do get in touch if you’d like …

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Year 6-7 Transition Project

We are excited to be partnering with St Patrick’s RC High School in Manchester on their innovative transition project. Over the rest of the term we will be working with them and their partner primary schools, running debate workshops. This will be built upon next year with inter-school events and parent workshops. Debate challenges are …

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