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This academic year 27,000 young people across London and Essex took part in a Jack Petchey’s “Speak Out” Challenge! workshop, 450 young people represented their school at a Regional Final, 76 Regional Champions and Runner-Ups made it to the Semi-Final, and 15 students competed at the Grand Final. Finally, on Monday, July 18th Michael Akinyemi […]

Hivda Aydogan from Heathfield Community College wowed a packed audience at the Old Market Theatre in Brighton and was announced the winner of the Sussex “Speak Out” Challenge! 2021-22 with her speech on abortion rights. This year’s Sussex Final Judging Panel comprised a mix of award-winning politicians, high-profile businesspeople and influencers, all known for using […]

After some very difficult decisions, we are thrilled to announce that 15 talented young people from across London and Essex have made it through the semi-final! They are now ready to present their powerful speeches at the Jack Petchey’s “speak Out” Challenge Grand Final, which will be held at the Cambridge Theatre on July 18th! […]

Imogen Burstow from Bartley Green School wowed a packed audience at the Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) on May 17th and was announced the winner of The West Midlands “Speak Out” Challenge! 2021-22. Speaking directly to her Grand Final audience, Imogen said: “Do I really want to tell my grandkids when I’m 70 years old that the most interesting and rebellious thing […]

After having trained almost half a million students across the east, south, and west of the UK over the last decade, we are delighted to announce that this year we have finally extended our work up north. We are proud to be able to offer our public speaking and communication training to students across Yorkshire […]