First News Digital

Trusted, impartial news to get pupils reading, thinking and talking

We've rebuilt First News Digital specifically for schools, so every teacher and pupil can have a reading experience tailored for them. It's the same news at the same price but with so much more!

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A dynamic, personalised experience that works for every pupil and teacher

For Pupils:

Pupils read the news in the way that works for them, choosing their preferred styling and reading tools.
Articles can be listened to or simplified depending on the pupil's needs.
Individual logins personalise the experience and track reading streaks and article 'likes' - encouraging further reading.
Pupils can search for stories about subjects they love while still reading widely about the world.
Pupils can choose to see articles related to the subject they are being taught.

For Teachers:

Trusted, age-appropriate, impartial news from the UK and around the world covering science, entertainment, sport and more.
Filter by school subject to match a news story to what you're teaching and search our archive for associated reading.
Track pupil engagement against learning outcomes.
Create groups to organise pupils for different classes, reading groups, clubs and activities.
Choose which reading tools each pupil and group can use.
Access PDF versions of the newspaper for printing and sharing.