TeachKit: MIL | First News

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Frameworks

Primary and secondary frameworks clearly define exactly what great media literacy teaching looks like from ages 7-14.

Primary Framework

Secondary Framework

Schemes of work

Ensure coverage of all the framework statements, with clear learning objectives and progression built in through three levels.

Level 1 (ages 7-9)

Level 2 (ages 9-11)

Level 3 (ages 11-14)

Teaching Packs

Everything you need to deliver the schemes of work for each level, plus fresh, fortnightly lessons based on current news stories.

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TeachKit: MIL + Digital News

£499

plus VAT (for an annual subscription)

Save £240 with this bundle + £100 book voucher!

Our impartial, age-appropriate journalism through First News Digital helps young people understand the world around them. Match this with our TeachKit of media literacy resources, closely tied to the news, and you’ll ensure learners don’t just read the headlines – they read between them too. Ts&Cs apply.

What's included in the bundle?

Full access to TeachKit: MIL and all media literacy resources
- Frameworks produced with MILA and schemes of work for all levels
- Dynamic teaching packs linked to current news stories
Whole-school, year-round access to the digital newspaper
- Read on any device and download pages as PDFs
- A vast searchable library of current and previous editions
PLUS! A free digital subscription for every pupil over the summer holidays

Interested in TeachKit: MIL on its own?

WHY DOES MEDIA LITERACY MATTER?

What's New?
Explore our latest expert-written teaching packs

Pause Before You Post

Meghan talks trolling

Level 3

4 downloads

Additional Resources • Lesson Plan • Parent Guide • Teaching Slides

How Algorithms Shape What I See

Social media ban not working

Level 2

6 downloads

Additional Resources • Lesson Plan • Parent Guide • Teaching Slides

Leaving Tracks!

Smartphone hacks and keeping safe

Level 1

5 downloads

Additional Resources • Lesson Plan • Parent Guide • Teaching Slides

How Does It Work?
Our videos walk you through finding the right teaching packs for your classroom

What Teachers Are Saying
Discover how the First News MIL TeachKit could transform your classroom, too

"The spiral curriculum design from Y3 to Y9 is well thought through and covers lots of content that I would like my students to understand. The lesson plans are well-designed and I like that they cover potential misconceptions and required prior knowledge."

LJ

Lara Jenkin

Primary Teacher

"It’s clearly very comprehensive and well thought out. It offers an off the shelf spiralled curriculum with clear objectives and links to a workable framework."

DL

Daniel Love

Secondary Teacher

"The teaching notes are really clear - with the learning objective clearly set out. You know what the focus is, what they are going to learn and be able to do."

SD

Sue Drury

Primary Teacher