KMAT Great Debate — Regional (Kenilworth School) 2026
The regional KMAT Great Debates are the competitive core of the KMAT Great Debate programme. The first and longest-running regional tournament is based at Kenilworth School in Warwickshire, and the programme is now expanding into satellite tournaments run by partner schools across other counties. Schools that win at regional level are given early access to registration for the National Showcase, held at the University of Warwick. The regional rounds give students a structured, competitive setting to develop critical thinking, public speaking and persuasive argumentation.
Why it matters
For high-school students, an in-person regional debate event offers a chance to practice structured argument, public speaking, and quick thinking in a live setting. It can also help delegates build confidence responding to opposing views and engaging with peers face to face.
Because this event is listed as a regional debate hosted at Kenilworth School, students considering participation should pay close attention to any future announcements about format details, topics, and registration information.
How to prepare
A strong preparation plan for a debate event starts with the fundamentals: building clear claims, supporting them with evidence, and practicing concise rebuttals. Delegates should work on organizing speeches, weighing impacts, and responding calmly under time pressure.
It is also useful to practice listening closely to opponents’ arguments and identifying assumptions, weak links, or missing evidence. Since no committee or motion list is provided here, broad debate preparation—current events reading, speech drills, and rebuttal practice—will be the most practical approach.
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