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Crafting Your Voice: Speech Writing & Confident Delivery

A workshop that teaches students how to write, structure and deliver a clear, confident speech using our Top Ten Tips for Public Speaking.

What we offer

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Crafting Your Voice (Years 7-9)

This workshop helps younger students organise their ideas, build confidence, and express themselves clearly. Everything is calm, structured and desk‑based - perfect for students who are still developing their voice.

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What Students Learn

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  • How to choose a speech topic they care about

  • How to use a simple structure: Point → Reason → Example

  • How to write a short, clear speech

  • How posture, eye contact and voice shape confidence

  • How to apply our Top Ten Tips for Public Speaking

  • How to start speaking even when they feel unsure

  • How to use positive self‑talk and growth mindset to manage nerves

 

Workshop Outcomes

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By the end of the workshop, students will:

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  • feel more confident expressing their ideas

  • understand how to structure a simple, clear speech

  • be able to write a short speech using the Point → Reason → Example model

  • know how posture, eye contact and voice affect confidence

  • apply our Top Ten Tips for Public Speaking

  • use positive self‑talk to manage nerves

  • start speaking with more clarity and calm

  • leave with one practical habit they can use immediately

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Crafting Your Voice (Years 10-13)

This version supports students preparing for GCSE/A‑Level presentations, interviews, leadership roles and public‑facing opportunities. It introduces more sophisticated structure and delivery techniques — still fully desk‑based.

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What Students Learn​

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  • How to plan and write a polished speech

  • How to use the 3‑Part Speech Arc: Opening → Message → Close

  • How to craft a strong opening line and confident final sentence

  • How to use eye contact to influence and connect

  • How to use voice strength, emphasis and pacing

  • How to apply our Top Ten Tips for Public Speaking (advanced version)

  • How to manage pressure and speak with calm authority

  • How to use confidence habits to build long‑term communication skills

 

Workshop outcomes

 

By the end of the workshop, students will:

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  • be able to plan and write a polished, well‑structured speech

  • use the Opening → Message → Close arc confidently

  • craft strong opening lines and memorable closing statements

  • understand how to use eye contact to connect and influence

  • use voice strength, emphasis and pacing to deliver with impact

  • apply our advanced Top Ten Tips for Public Speaking

  • manage pressure and speak with calm authority

  • leave with a personalised confidence habit to support future communication

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