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“If I had an unlimited budget I would buy this newspaper for every single child in the country.”
Dennis Hopkins – June 2024
Primary school headteacher
First News Education provides flexible solutions for effective news-based learning across KS2 – KS3, to fit any school size and budget.
- FIRST NEWS NEWSPAPER: The UK’s most trusted newspaper for young people, covering headlines from around the world
- ENGAGE AND ENGAGE PRO: Our award-winning online learning platform, providing differentiated activities based on the latest articles in First News
- ENGAGE PRINTABLES: Comprehensions, quizzes, puzzles, assemblies and debates based on the week’s news stories in First News
How does First News benefit:
Trusted by over 10,000 schools worldwide
- Improved oracy: Boost your students’ speaking and listening skills through engaging discussions on current events and news topics.
- Boost reading for pleasure: Encourage students to develop a love for reading with captivating stories and news that are tailored to their interests.
- World knowledge: Equip students with knowledge about global events and diverse cultures, helping them to understand the world around them and develop their critical literacy.
- Support beyond the classroom: Provide learning resources that support student development both inside and outside of the classroom.
- Fun and different: Bring a unique, exciting dimension to learning with news-based, non-fiction content that is both educational and entertaining.
- EVERY teacher becomes a member: All teachers gain access to all First News benefits.
- First News TV: Use our weekly news videos to complement classroom teaching and engage students with visual learning.
- Interactive quiz: A fresh set of ten intriguing questions every week during term time, based on news stories from that week.
- Offers and discounts: Benefit from exclusive offers and discounts from our partners.
- CPD webinars: Access professional development webinars to enhance your teaching skills and stay updated on the latest educational trends.
- Weekly learning tips: Receive practical tips every week to support your teaching and improve student engagement.
- Time-saving resources: Utilise our ready-to-go resources to save time on lesson planning and preparation.
- Easy to go: Enjoy easy-to-use materials that integrate seamlessly into your existing curriculum.