Teachers
1 in 4 schools in the UK are now using First News in the classroom.
Is your school one of them?
First News, over the last 3 years, has become the widest read weekly publication for children in the UK*. Here at First News we are passionate about young people having the opportunity to expand their minds, to satisfy their curiosity for the world in which they live, and be inspired to find their own voice.
Every week, First News journalists provide up-to-date, insightful and dynamic articles on a range of subjects from culture to politics, from science to citizenship, which are relevant for children and accessible to an audience spanning 7-14 years old.
Click here to see inside an issue and you will discover a read that is vibrantly presented, thought-provoking, intelligent - and fun. Teachers report to us that First News gives endless opportunities to engage with children of all abilities in a variety of classroom contexts. 'Every child matters', and we are confident that every child will benefit when you begin to use First News as a teaching aid in your classroom!
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How has First News revolutionised reading for kids?
It’s often a huge challenge to get any child interested in reading, let alone about the news and current affairs.
With shocking statistics such as one in six people in the UK struggle to read and write, First News recognise just how critical it is to find new and innovative ways to motivate and inspire children to start enjoying reading from a young age.
Since its launch in 2006 First News has revolutionised the media industry by providing the only weekly newspaper written and designed specifically for children. By providing a mixture of serious and more light-hearted stories, varying the length of reports from more in-depth features to bite-sized news briefs and using engaging graphics and imagery, First News has become the widest read weekly children’s publication in the UK.
Time and again teachers give examples of children who wouldn't even pick up a book, who are reading for the first time because of First News. By recognising the importance of exposing children to as many different types of reading as possible, First News is the perfect way to introduce children to non-fiction reading. They will pick up the different styles and tones of a wide range of materials which will help them develop creativity in their own writing.
First News has proved very successful in getting even reluctant readers engaged, especially boys due to the mix of sports and science pages.
Working closely with the National Literacy Trust, First News firmly believe that getting children into the habit of reading and learning about the world around them from an early age, encourages awareness and confidence that will stand them in good stead for the rest of their lives.
A critical factor in the success of First News is that kids actually want to read it. Fun design brings the stories to life, and competitions and a sprinkling of celebrities hold the reader's attention from cover to cover.
*YouGov survey, November 2007.
