Speakers Trust are invigorated by Labour’s recent emphasis on oracy in education today. Sir Keir Starmer’s recognition of the importance of speaking skills mirrors the feedback we consistently receive from employers and teachers in the seven hundred state schools we have worked in over the last twenty years. Sir Keir says “The ability to speak […]
We are delighted to announce the details of our Yorkshire, Sussex and West Midlands Speak Out Challenge Finals! Following an expert-led interactive workshop, an assembly final, and a digital semi-final (Yorkshire/West Mids only), speakers will be chosen from across their regions to compete in their event. As ever, a crucial part of our Speak Out […]
Speakers Trust’s latest published research reveals a startling statistic: half of 15-year-old girls in England lack the confidence to speak in public. This figure highlights the crucial need to empower young people, particularly girls, with the skills and self-belief to express themselves in public forums. The equivalent figure for boys is around 30%. Still too […]
We are delighted to announce that Speakers Trust has been awarded an Impact Level 4 this year by Skills Builder. Skills Builder and Speakers trust have partnered to create a Speak Out Challenge Programme using the Skills Builder Essential Skills Framework, to further develop young people’s learning, confidence and life chances. The Skills Builder Partnership is […]
Mental Health, Education and Social Media once again top the subjects that young people most want to talk about. During the last school term, Speakers Trust, an education charity, have worked with over ten thousand young people across the country to build their confidence and improve their public speaking skills. As part of this programme, […]
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