Weekly News Show
First News TV
Welcome to a world of info for kids! FYI: Weekly News Show is an award-winning weekly news magazine show. Broadcast 52 weeks a year, FYI investigates the big issues young people need info on. The show not only puts children in the know but also gives them a platform on which they can be heard. With reports from across the globe, explainers, debates, Fake News or Fact alerts and in-depth reporting, we also get big name interviews – from world leaders to pop and film stars.
FYI News Club @ Your School
All resources needed are provided to set up these 30-minute extra-curricular clubs, with no preparation needed by the teachers who run them. There are three simple steps to every FYI News Club.
STEP 1 Watch FYI: watch the current episode of FYI: Weekly News Show, available here.
STEP 2 FYI News Club Chat: download the accompanying discussion sheet to support your students to discuss the serious, fascinating and silly news items presented in the show. And, to develop their ‘Social Media Savvy’ skills to recognise misinformation with ‘Fake News or Fact?’
STEP 3 FYI Weekly Feedback: Let us know the news stories your FYI News Club want investigated.
FYI S2 Episode 17
This week on FYI, we investigate recycling and meet Charley the elephant.
FYI S2 Episode 16
This week on FYI, Scarlett puts viewers questions to the Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson.
FYI S2 Episode 15
This week on FYI, we learn about padel and meet children swapping class for the farm.
FYI S2 Episode 14
This week on FYI, we meet a nine-year-old chess prodigy making history.
FYI S2 Episode 13
This week on FYI, we watch an inclusive triathlon and talk to TIME’s 2024 Kid of the Year.
FYI S2 Episode 12
This week on FYI, we take a look at identifying fake news and meet talented teenagers representing ParalymicsGB.
FYI S2 Episode 11
This week on FYI, we meet a young campaigner who wants to clean up our rivers, we check out a new Taylor Swift exhibition, and a teenage magician with his very own show.
FYI S2 Episode 10
This week on FYI we meet young Olympic running hopeful Phoebe Gill, and head to a pan disability cricket event.
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.
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