A complete news and media literacy solution
Bundle First News Digital with TeachKit: Media & Information Literacy to ensure pupils not only understand the headlines, but can analyse, question and think critically about them too.
TeachKit: Media & Information Literacy
Ready-to-teach, topical, media and information literacy (MIL) resources for 7- to 14-year-olds.
- Everything you need to teach MIL, with confidence, across the curriculum!
- Progressive primary and secondary framework produced in partnership with MILA
- Structured, flexible schemes of work designed to fit around your timetable
- Dynamic teaching packs linked to current news
- AI-powered tools help you customise materials for different ages and needs
- Bank of community-created resources
- Parent notes support learning beyond the classroom
- School-wide access
- Ongoing training and support
First News Digital
Whole-school, year-round access to the newspaper for every pupil
- Read on any device, including computers and tablets (iOS and Android)
- Access a vast searchable library of current & previous editions; ideal for lesson planning
- Download pages as PDFs to share in the classroom
- Learners can engage with cutting-edge current affairs stories, all while being immersed in high-quality English language examples.
Why choose this bundle?
Our impartial, age-appropriate journalism through First News Digital helps young people understand the world around them. Match this with our TeachKit of media literacy resources, closely tied to the news, and you’ll ensure learners don’t just read the headlines – they read between them too. Get this package for just £499, saving over £250 when buying the products separately. Plus, receive a £100 book voucher for your school. Ts&Cs apply.
Try a sample issue of First News
“If I had an unlimited budget I would buy this newspaper for every single child in the country. This is by far the best resource for children of all ages to remain informed about our world.“
— Dennis Hopkins, primary school headteacher
Additional benefits for all teachers in subscribing schools
Frequently Asked Questions
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Once your invoice has been paid, you will receive an email with all of your login credentials and links to access your resources.
If you are placing an order through our website, you can pay via credit or debit card. If you would prefer to place an order through our Team, an invoice will be raised which you can pay through cheque, bank transfer or via credit/debit card over email or by calling our Subscription Team on 01371 851898.
All of our school subscriptions cover a minimum term of a year.
All subscriptions are set to auto-renew unless we are informed otherwise. You will be notified 90 and 30 days before your renewal. If you would like to make any changes to your subscription, please note that we require a minimum of 30 days’ notice prior to your subscription end date.