
East of England Sixth Form Public Speaking Competition 2022
The 2022 competition is underway!

Morecambe Moments with Ouse Valley Branch
A report of Ouse Valley’s recent talk from Gail Stuart on her father’s life

A glimpse into Wrest Park
A report of Ouse Valley’s recent talk on this remarkable garden

Sarah Harding
Meet ESU alumna and trustee Sarah Harding

How to teach debating in schools: six tips and principles
Ed Noel, the Deputy IB Diploma Coordinator at Tonbridge Grammar School, coached the winning team in the 2022 Schools’ Mace competition. Here he shares his tips for success

How you can come up with great motions for debating
As school teams get ready for another year of competition in the Schools’ Mace the ESU’s Head of Programmes, Gavin Illsley discusses how to come up with motions for debating

Oxford Spires Academy wins Oracy Culture Award 2022
The state school in East Oxford impressed judges with its numerous and far-reaching oracy activities

Liz Clutterbuck reports on her ‘vocational epiphany’ thanks to the American Memorial Chapel Travel Grant
Parish priest of Emmanuel Church in Hornsea, north London, Liz Clutterbuck explores what it means to be a parish in an American context

Shakespeare in schools: how taking the plays from page to stage can benefit your students
What is the relevance of Shakespeare in schools today?

Debate Academy 2022 - ‘I didn’t want to leave’
Learning with leading debate coaches at Debate Academy 2022