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State Schools Outreach

Debating fosters confidence, critical thinking, and communication skills, yet access to these opportunities remains unequal. In an increasingly complex world, young people need the skills debating provides more than ever. The Oxford Union is determined to increase our footprint in state schools by starting a dedicated fund for state school workshops, training, visits, and competitions. We would like to make the Union a resource base for promoting state school debating nationwide, developing teaching resources, videos and train-the-trainer workshops for school teachers. Partner with us and help us make this important change to children's education.


‘As a former state school student, my first experience of Oxford was a school trip, a trip that completely reshaped what I thought my future could be as a working-class Black girl from Rochdale. Years later, I became the first Black woman to be President of the Oxford Union and I recognise the impact of past support in getting me here. Join us in expanding state school outreach and help us to impact more lives.’

Anita Okunde - President TT25

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