Talking Points

We’ve put together a handy summer activities guide to help keep kids entertained and inspired with First News all summer long.

Navigating the News
Our Top Tips for Junior Journalists

Take a look at our handy guide to help budding junior journalists get started.
Navigating the News
Digital Influence: What Parents Need to Know

Discover how FYI and First News are helping families navigate digital influence and stay in control.
Hot Topics
First News Named Niche Market Newspaper of the Year!

First News is delighted to have been awarded Niche Market Newspaper of the Year at the 2025 Newspaper Awards, recognising our dedication to engaging and informing young people about the world they are growing up in.
Education
Curriculum and Assessment Review: the evolution of media and information literacy?

The Curriculum and Assessment Review Panel’s interim report has landed; prompting a collective, if cautious, sigh of relief in classrooms and staffrooms across the country. Our Education Lead Helen Mulley gives a rundown of what's been said.
Health & Wellbeing
Tips to Find Trusted Health Information

Health information is all around us, from news stories to social media campaigns. But it can be hard to know what to trust. Here are our top tips for your family on finding trusted health information.
Reading
Giving Children Reasons to Enjoy Reading

We heard from World Book Day Chief Executive Cassie Chadderton on why helping children enjoy reading is more important than ever.
Tips & Advice
Celebrating National Careers Week

Hear from our editorial team on careers in journalism, check out our careers videos and get advice on supporting your children as we celebrate National Careers Week.
Big Interviews
First News Readers Question the PM

First News and our partner show Sky Kids FYI took young people to 10 Downing Street to question Prime Minister Keir Starmer on issues that mattered to them.