South London 2011-12

90,700 students trained to date in public speaking and effective communication. 441,997 have heard them Speak Out
"Great, great, great! This Challenge has built up my confidence massively!" Michael, Barnet
£15,000 prize fund including 37 iPods and thousands of pounds worth of iTunes vouchers!
"I've never had an iPod so thanks so much! It does so much more than I realised!!" Rianna, Chelmsford
On track for 50,000+ unique website visitors this year
"I completed the workshop at Mill Hill County High School in 2008. All the skills I learnt that day have helped me during sixth form and now university." Sara, Harrow
Increase in confidence grows to 59.5%
"Thank you ever so much for such an extraordinary experience and essential life skills training. It was certainly worth it!" Olumide, Newham
100% of teachers recommend the day to colleagues
"A wonderful GCSE speaking and listening tool!" - Mr Fowler, Teacher, Islington
70% of schools now holding "Speak Out "Assemblies! - Over 50,000 students spectating.
"The public speaking tips cascaded down to all Year 10 students" - Vinsia Mc Queen, London
Students have spoken out on over 2000 topics and issues from Alcoholism to Xenophobia - here are the most recent top 5
Stereotyping of young people, achievements, parents, knife crime and size zero
"What we say is important... for in most cases the mouth speaks what the heart is full of." Jim Beggs