Helping Your Child Speak Up at Home
Fun, weekly teacher‑led debates that build confidence and curiosity. £4.99 per month – cancel anytime.
Run by Smart School Councils, Registered Charity 1156110
Featured Debates
How Does Big Debate Club Work?
Pick a debate video
Choose from 300+ topics for ages 7–14.
Watch together
3-5 min, teacher‑led, balanced video.
Discuss and vote
Fun prompts and quick group vote
Safe and simple for you
No downloads, no stress. Meaningful conversations at your kitchen table.
Testimonials
Hayley
Parent, London‘You've given him skills that I could not give him and have given him an opportunity to express himself.’
Helen
Parent, Aberdeen“Her teacher told me she is now putting her hand up with more confidence in class, and speaking up more”
Ben
Tutor, Manchester“Perfect for tutoring- 10 minutes of discussing and they're really engaged in the debate”
What Your Child Will Gain
Speak confidently
Learn to share opinions out loud - even if they’re shy
Connect with family
Debate in a structured way with your group in the home
Think critically
Understand both sides, and form better arguments
Get curious
Explore big questions about fairness and how we live