Communicate
with confidence

Young Speakers Scotland is a leading Scottish educational charity that uses debating and public speaking to help young people realise their potential.

Through a variety of workshops, competitions and events we aim to equip young people with the confidence, critical thinking ability and general knowledge to make an impact in their lives, and the world around them. Now, more than ever, it is crucial that young people are empowered to speak up for themselves.

Discover
your voice

Starting a debating club at your school can help your pupils gain the skills they need to excel in life: from job interviews to university applications to problem solving. Our Speak Up Scotland workshops build confidence by introducing skills of critical thinking and public speaking and, in so doing, help young people feel empowered to speak up in their lives.