Fiona helped found the first school Speakers' Club in Britain at The Downs School, Compton in September 2014. Since then it has been thriving and students have received many personal awards, such as the Certificate of Leadership (for completing all the roles in the club, 3 speeches and 2 evaluations), the Interim Certificate of Achievement (for completing the first five speeches in the ASC (Association of Speakers' Clubs) speakers' manual. It attracts students from years 7 through to 10 and Continue Reading

  John McGhee presented the National Award to The Downs School Speaker's Club Founder on behalf of Head Teacher Chris Prosser and the Youth Speaks entrants, Eirlys, Freya and Alannah.   This month The Downs School achieved a first in the United Kingdom in recognition of its dedication to the development of young people. John McGhee, Education Officer of The Swindon Speakers’ Club symbolically presented a National Award, The Brian Driscoll Trophy, to The Downs School Speakers’ Continue Reading

Jenny* has worked with The Gatehouse, Oxford for some years. As her role grew, so did her need to be able to speak to groups and front of a camera. Jenny really struggled with this, "e.g. I just wanted to run away and in fact I did once!" After completing a 12 week course with Fiona, Jenny has the confidence to speak to That's Oxford TV with clarity and conviction about the work she believes in so strongly. Continue Reading

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