The benefits of debating seem obvious to us, here at Rise & Shine, but you don’t have to take our word for it on how incredible debating...

Writing doesn't come easily to everyone. Some students are great thinkers, but really struggle to get their ideas down on paper.

Students have the capacity to surprise us if we're open-minded! Some students are not always as they seem...

People often think that debating is just for extroverts. This is not the case...

Debating allows young people to gain skills that will serve them well in further education as well as their careers in today’s fast-paced...

Showing expression when you speak in public is important. No-one wants to listen to a boring speaker, but how much expression is too much?

Young climate activist Greta Thunburg has recently attracted a lot of attention - both positive and negative from the media.

Looking for a good film about debating or public speaking? Movies about speaking up can be a great source of inspiration for young debaters.

Palm cards might seem simple - but there's an art to creating effective palm cards for public speaking or debating.