Primary Debates
Last year, over 400 primary schools were involved in debates nationwide.
Read our 2023 annual report
Concern's objectives, activities and achievements in 2023 can be found in our new annual report.
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Evidence-based learning, evaluations, research, guidance, manuals, tools and programme updates.
Resources for Student Debaters
Research and preparation are important parts of debating.
On this page, you will find information, resources and videos for young people to help you to research, understand the stages of the programme and to get the most from participating in the Concern Debates!
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Preparing for your debate Student Tips.pdf
(PDF, 180 kB)
Published: 7 February 2022
Refutation and Rebuttal Student.pdf
(PDF, 235 kB)
Published: 7 February 2022
Timekeepers Role.pdf
(PDF, 158 kB)
Published: 7 February 2022
How To Structure Your Speech.pdf
(PDF, 181 kB)
Published: 7 February 2022
Concern Debates - Glossary.pdf
(PDF, 2 MB)
Published: 7 February 2022
Chairpersons Sample Speech.pdf
(PDF, 320 kB)
Published: 7 February 2022
Timekeepers Sheet.pdf
(PDF, 750 kB)
Published: 7 February 2022
Marking sheet.pdf
(PDF, 244 kB)
Published: 7 February 2022
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