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Scientist from the Lindemann Trust showing children a test tube

The Lindemann Trust: Communicating Science

Primary school children discover the wonders of science thanks to The Lindemann Trust

4 girls from St Paul's Girl's school who are the schools' mace debating competition winners holding the mace

St. Paul’s Girls’ School Wins ESU Schools’ Mace Debating Competition 2023 

A first class debate against The King’s School, Worcester, saw the girls emerge triumphant

ESU-Churchill Public Speaking Competition Winners posing for a picture

All good in Guildford - ESU-Churchill Public Speaking Competition!

The Guildford Branch of the ESU is pleased to record another year of outstanding performances in the ESU-Churchill Public Speaking Competition

It’s in your gift

Leaving a legacy is your chance to make a lasting impact. Here we look at three of ESU’s generous benefactors and the difference their help has made

Teacher presenting Oracy in Action to his class

Get your pupils talking with Oracy in Action

Oracy in Action is a unique new programme consisting of three modules (available individually or as a package) which provides primary schools with a fully sequenced oracy curriculum.

Thomas Kirkham smiling for a photo

Thomas Kirkham

As a former volunteer himself, Thomas, our Senior Branches and Volunteering Officer, knows what makes volunteers tick

Team shot of primary school children (three girls and a boy) smiling with linked shoulders

The positive outcomes of embedding oracy into the primary setting

Ellen Punter, teacher, lecturer and Acting Chair of the Ouse Valley Branch of the English Speaking Union, reflects on the importance of oracy

London Branch Chair’s annual report for 2022

ESU London Branch Chair Sarah Hawkins gives her yearly review

Different groups having a discussion at dinner tables

A South Wales Christmas

South Wales branch enjoyed a Christmas celebration at Howell’s School, Llandaff

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