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Should school day be longer?

The school day should be made longer to get children ready for the world of work, say some politi... more


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Wednesday, 8 Feb 2012

12-year-old boy wears a skirt to school to protest against uniform rules

A 12-year-old boy has worn a skirt to school to protest his school banning shorts for boys more


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Thursday, 19 May 2011

Alice's bucket list: Girl diagnosed with cancer writes list of goals

Girl diagnosed with cancer writes list of goals

A young girl, who was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer, has written a list of her goals on... more


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Thursday, 9 Jun 2011


It's National Chocolate Week and National Curry Week

It's National Chocolate Week and National Curry Week. Which do you prefer? more


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Wednesday, 12 Oct 2011

Schoolgirl asks David Cameron to save our libraries

Schoolgirl asks David Cameron to save our libraries

A SCHOOLGIRL has asked the Prime Minister for a meeting. If you agree with her, sign her pe... more


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Friday, 20 May 2011

Cher Lloyd stands up to online bullies

X Factor star Cher Lloyd has been talking about being bullied online. more


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Wednesday, 22 Feb 2012


Government Minister Alan Duncan gets involved with Red Nose Day (with the help of First News)

First News took a group of children to interview Minister for International Development Alan... more


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Tuesday, 22 Mar 2011

50 things to do before you're 11 3/4

THE National Trust has created a list of 50 things young people should do before they are 11 3/4. more


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Friday, 4 May 2012

Michael Gove wants to change YOUR school

Michael Gove wants to change YOUR school

KIDS should expect to start getting lower grades in exams, says schools boss, Michael Gove. more


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Thursday, 1 Mar 2012


Should exams be harder?

According to Government education boss, Michael Gove, GCSE and A-level exams should be made more ... more


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Tuesday, 6 Mar 2012

First News wins TWO awards!

We are delighted to report that First News won TWO awards at the 2012 Newspaper Awards last ... more


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Friday, 11 May 2012

Most children have been bullied

Hundreds of young people from schools across the UK were in London on Monday to mark the start of... more


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Thursday, 8 Dec 2011


Too many children are missing out on Harry Potter, says minister

A senior minister has said that too many children are missing out on classic books as they haven&... more


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Friday, 13 Jan 2012

Are you scared of maths?

Are you scared of asking for help in maths lessons? more


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Wednesday, 8 Feb 2012

Amy Winehouse's home robbed

Amy Winehouse's home robbed

Amy Winehouse's dad Mitch Wonehouse has revealed that her house was robbed just days after her death more


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Thursday, 11 Aug 2011