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Combat Summer Reading Loss with First News Education

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Free First News Digital subscription for every pupil over the summer holiday

We know that reading loss can be a real concern over the summer holiday, especially while the cost of living crisis is biting.

According to research from the National Literacy Trust, 1 in 15 young people said they do not have a book at home, rising to 1 in 10 young people who receive free school meals* and, in 2023, 1 in 5 (20%) parents said they were buying fewer books for their children, increasing to 1 in 3 (36.1%) of those who were struggling financially as a result of the cost-of-living crisis**.

So, we’re proud to be launching the First News Education Summer Reading Scheme, to help your school combat summer reading loss this year.

If you’re a teacher at a subscribing school, use your First News Education ID to register below by 6 July 2023, 5:30pm.

On 10 July, you’ll receive a unique code and materials to share with pupils, granting them a two-month free subscription to First News digital newspaper. That’s a saving of £25 for every pupil at your school.

Read, Watch, Listen and Play on the First News app:

  • Daily news from around the world
  • Archive of 52 searchable editions
  • 10 weekly interactive & sharable games and puzzles linked to the weeks news
  • A video platform hosting award-winning short film content, all connected to world news and current affairs

How do I find my First News Education ID?

You can find your school’s ID by logging in to My Account and checking My Profile. It’s also on any letters you’ve received from us and at the bottom of your weekly email.

No subscription? No worries!

Any schools who subscribe now and receive their ID before 6 July will be able to register. We recommend subscribing by 30 June to make sure you’re in time to join in.

School subscribers: complete the form to register now and keep your students reading and engaged this summer.

The First News Education Summer Reading Scheme has now closed to new entries for 2023.
Thank you for your interest.

* https://literacytrust.org.uk/research-services/research-reports/book-ownership-in-2022/

** https://literacytrust.org.uk/research-services/research-reports/children-young-people-book-access-cost-of-living/

Accessing lesson resources

These resources are available to you if your school has an active First News Education subscription. Your ID can be found in the email we sent you containing your order details. If you can't find it, call us on 01371 851 898.

If you do not currently have a subscription, you can view options here.

Enter your First News Education ID to access the lesson resources: