Talking Points

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.
In The News
Our 2025 in Review

At First News, we’ve been delivering engaging, age-appropriate news to young readers for…
Education & Schools
Teachwire’s 5 Reasons to Try TeachKit: Media & Information Literacy

TeachKit: Media & Information Literacy has been reviewed by Teachwire. Read to find out what they have to say.
Education & Schools
Teachwire Review First News’ TeachKit: Media & Information Literacy

TeachKit: Media & Information Literacy has been reviewed by Teachwire. Read to find out what they have to say.