Topical Talk

Topical Talk programmes help students listen with an open-mind, think critically and speak with confidence about the issues that shape their world.

Topical Talk lessons complement our curriculum and combine rich knowledge-building with structured discussion to help students understand complex issues and develop key skills. Each activity is designed to encourage critical thinking, knowledge sharing and reflection on diverse perspectives.

We use Topical Talk to ensure that our curriculum is robust, relevant and responsive to the needs of our pupils and the ever-changing world around them. The Topical Talk headlines provide regular opportunities for teachers to respond to current events and emerging issues, enabling us to shape sessions around topics that are particularly relevant to our cohort. We are proactive in identifying headlines that create meaningful opportunities for honest, age-appropriate discussion, allowing pupils to explore different perspectives, develop their understanding of the world and have their voices heard. In doing so, Topical Talk supports us in developing confident, informed pupils who are able to engage thoughtfully with the world around them. The sessions are designed by experts, providing teachers with high-quality resources and guidance that support them to deliver challenging and sometimes complex content effectively and sensitively.