At John Scurr, Year 5 and Year 6 can take part in Debate Mate, an exciting club that teaches children debating skills and improves their confidence. The club is run by volunteers from the charity Debate Mate and sessions involve a mix of games, discussion and mock debates. Children rapidly grow accustomed to speaking in front of an audience and learn how to think on their feet during a live debate. The sessions are high energy, thought-provoking and a lot of fun!