How can First News Education help my school succeed with Ofsted?
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Feel confident that your curriculum is Ofsted-ready with First News Education: download the guide to see how our resources hit the criteria
5th October 2023
Feel confident that your curriculum is Ofsted-ready with First News Education
Complete the form below to see exactly how our award-winning newspaper, available in print and digital format, and our trusted teaching and learning resources can be used to address and answer Ofsted’s inspection criteria.
Our news-based topical learning tools are designed to enrich your students’ learning experience while boosting their literacy progress and attainment:
A National Literacy Trust study discovered that “children’s reading progressed significantly” with First News Education as a regular part of their learning
First News expands pupils’ vocabulary, introducing tier 2 and 3 language
Our stories broaden students’ cultural capital
Every issue is rich with topics to spark debate and develop oracy
First News fosters a reading for pleasure culture
Our news-based activites equip students with critical media literacy skills
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First News reaches 2.6 million young readers every week, at home and at school. Our age-appropriate news stories and activities spark curiosity, build media and information literacy skills and empower children with the tools to navigate the world.
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