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Speak up: How to be Heard

A practical desk‑based workshop to help students communicate with clarity and confidence, and learn how posture, voice, eye contact and mindset shape the way they are heard.

What we offer

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Speak Up (Years 7-9)

This version is designed for younger students who are still developing their sense of self and voice. It focuses on simple, accessible habits that make speaking feel less intimidating and more achievable.

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Core Themes

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  • Confidence foundations - understanding nerves and normalising them

  • Positive self‑talk - kinder internal language before speaking

  • Posture for confidence - sitting tall, open shoulders, grounded presence

  • Eye contact basics - how to look up without feeling exposed

  • Voice clarity - slow pace, steady tone, clear starts

  • Micro‑speaking moments - tiny, low‑pressure ways to practice speaking

  • Growth mindset - speaking as a skill that improves with effort

 

What Students Learn

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  • How to manage nerves before speaking

  • How body language affects confidence

  • How to start speaking even when unsure

  • How to be heard clearly without being loud

  • How small speaking moments build long‑term confidence

 

Perfect For

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Class discussions, reading aloud, early presentations, form‑time activities, and building foundational confidence.

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Speak Up (Years 10-13)

This version is designed for students preparing for GCSEs, A‑Levels, interviews, leadership roles, and public‑facing opportunities. It introduces more advanced communication tools while keeping everything calm and desk‑based.

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Core Themes

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  • Presence & first impressions - posture, stillness, grounded confidence

  • Eye contact for influence - scanning, anchoring, and connecting

  • Voice strength - tone, pace, emphasis, breathing

  • Speaking structure - how to organise thoughts quickly

  • Handling pressure - calm starts, reset techniques

  • Growth mindset for communication - reframing mistakes and challenge

  • Confidence habits - daily behaviours that build presence

 

What Students Learn

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  • How to speak with clarity and authority

  • How to manage pressure in interviews or presentations

  • How to structure ideas quickly and coherently

  • How to use body language to support their message

  • How to project confidence even when they don’t feel it

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Perfect For

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Presentations, interviews, leadership roles, debates, oral exams, and sixth‑form communication skills.

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