Education & Schools

Our 2025/26 School Report

With the academic year drawing to a close, the First News school report…

Navigating the News

What does the new social media ban mean for your kids?

The government has announced a social media ban for under 16s. Here’s all you need to know.

Navigating the News

How to Discuss Divisive News Stories and Protests with Children

Here are our top tips for discussing news stories and supporting the next generation in their media and information literacy skills.

Education & Schools

4 ways for engaging reluctant readers with the School Library Association

The SLA’s Secondary School Librarian of the Year, Julie Broadbent, shares her tips for fostering a love of reading.

Parenting & Wellbeing

AI Chatbots: A Parent’s Guide

First News and Vodafone have partnered to highlight the risks of using AI chatbots, and provide parents and educators with support in discussing chatbots with children.

Parenting & Wellbeing

Talking about money: a quick guide for parents & educators

First News have partnered with Monzo to support parents and educators in talking about money with kids. With practical examples, discussion prompts and simple explanations, the article helps young people build strong money habits.

Education & Schools

5 Ways Current Affairs Can Boost Your Child’s School Success Rate According to The Good Schools Guide

The Good Schools Guide reveals how reading current affairs and trusted news sources like First News can boost children’s literacy and school success.

Education & Schools

Why Media Literacy Can’t Wait for the Curriculum to Catch Up

Children are growing up in a world where information is everywhere, but trust is harder than ever.