The UK’s original news provider for children
First News reaches millions of young readers every week, at home and at school. Our age-appropriate news stories and activities spark curiosity, build media and information literacy skills and empower children with the tools to navigate the world.
- For curious kids aged 7–14, in print and on the app
- Impartial, age-appropriate news on the stories that matter
- Builds confidence, curiosity and critical thinking
- Sparks conversations at home and a love of reading
- Nurtures global awareness and prepares young people for voting at 16
- For Key Stages 2 & 3: weekly newspaper, digital platform and curriculum-linked resources to save educators’ time
- NEW: Media & Information Literacy TeachKit with frameworks, schemes of work and ready-to-use teaching packs
- Supports English, Citizenship, PSHE and cross-curricular learning
- Equips students with skills to evaluate information, debate ideas and become informed active citizens in today’s fast-changing world
LATEST UPDATES
How to talk to your children about the news
Our Founding Editor Nicky Cox MBE, joins Melanie Sanderson, Managing Editor of The Good Schools Guide, to discuss how to talk to children about current events.
A Curriculum Fit for the Future?
The government’s new curriculum will make media and information literacy (MIL) compulsory in schools for the first time. Here’s why it matters!
9 Tips for Spotting Fake News
‘Fake news’ has become one of the most commonly used phrases in the media in recent years, but it means different things to different people. Here are our top tips to help kids understand what it is and how to spot the fake from the fact.
Introducing TeachKit: MIL
We’re giving educators the confidence and tools to bring media literacy to life. Download our free frameworks designed in collaboration with the Media and Information Literacy Alliance.
First News Wins Niche Market Newspaper of the Year!
Exciting news – we’re delighted to have been recognised for our commitment to inspiring and informing young people about the world around them.
Can they spot fake news?
With AI and social media spreading fakes fast, it’s harder than ever for young people to know what to trust. Download our free 28-page special edition to help children at home or in school.
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