
Speak Up Holiday Programme
A live online public speaking, debate and confidence programme for children aged 9–12, designed to help them speak more clearly, organise their ideas and express opinions with greater confidence.
Children practise voice, pace, persuasive speaking, respectful disagreement and quick thinking through supportive, age-appropriate activities. The aim is not to make children louder or force unnatural performances, but to help them communicate calmly, clearly and confidently.
Key details:
Age group: Ages 9–12
Format: Private or carefully matched small group
Programme options: 5 or 10 live 90-minute sessions
Scheduling: Flexible and arranged with parents
Activities: Adapted to the child’s age, confidence and communication goals
Delivery: Live online and available worldwide
WHO THIS PROGRAMME IS FOR
A supportive public speaking and confidence programme for children aged 9–12 who want to express their ideas more clearly, speak with greater confidence and take part in respectful discussions.
Quiet but Capable Speakers
For children who have thoughtful ideas but need support speaking up, organising their thoughts and sharing them with more confidence.
Developing Communicators
For children who want to improve their voice, pace, clarity and ability to present ideas in a calm, structured way.
Thoughtful Opinion Sharers
For children who are ready to explain what they think, give clear reasons and listen respectfully to different points of view.
Beginners Welcome
No previous public speaking or debate experience is needed. Activities are introduced step by step and adapted to the child’s age and confidence.
WHAT CHILDREN WILL LEARN
Children build clearer speech, stronger reasoning, respectful listening and greater confidence through practical, age-appropriate speaking activities.

Clear Speaking
Children practise speaking slowly, clearly and with better control of their voice.

Persuasive Speaking
Children learn how to make their ideas stronger, clearer and more convincing.

Speaking Confidence
Children learn that confidence grows through preparation, regular practice and taking manageable speaking steps.

Debate Skills
Children practise listening, responding respectfully and disagreeing politely.

Opinions with Reasons
Children practise sharing what they think and supporting ideas with clear reasons.

Final Showcase
In the full 10-session programme, children prepare and present a short speaking piece in a supportive final showcase.
The full 10-session Speak Up programme follows the learning journey shown below, moving from clear speaking and confident self-expression to persuasive speaking, respectful debate and a final showcase.
Children booking the five-session private intensive will complete a focused selection of lessons chosen according to their confidence, communication goals and areas requiring the most support.
THE FULL 10-SESSION LEARNING JOURNEY
Here are the key details for Speak Up, including programme formats, flexible scheduling, fees, booking and cancellation information.
Speak Up: Programme Details
Ready to Start Speak Up?
Tell us your child’s age, speaking confidence and communication goals, along with your preferred days and times.
We’ll recommend the most suitable programme option, confirm teacher availability and explain the timetable, fees and next steps before you book.
Private sessions can begin once a suitable timetable has been agreed. Small-group places are available when children of a similar age and level can be matched.
