Debate Mate 2026 - Exciting Debates Ahead

Nine students attended the Debate Mate launch event at the Emmanuel Centre, where they met and networked with students from schools across London.

They enjoyed watching a lively showcase debate and had the opportunity to learn more about the exciting programme ahead.

Throughout the year, our students will compete and collaborate with many of the schools they met at the event, developing their confidence, public speaking, and critical thinking skills through a series of debates.

The launch generated a huge amount of enthusiasm, with students leaving inspired, motivated, and eager to begin their debating journey this year.

If you have any questions about Debate Mate, or our Enrichment offering generally, please contact Ms May at e.may@hfed.net.