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Fresh stories, sport, science and puzzles give pupils a timely reason to read every week.
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From breaking news to in-depth reports, First News helps 7–14-year-olds explore the world through trusted, age-appropriate journalism. Published every Friday, it provides engaging, real-world non-fiction for English, PSHE and Citizenship, as well as assemblies, libraries and debate clubs.
Ages 7–14 · Key Stages 2 & 3
First News gives pupils the stories and information they need to understand what's happening in the world, with new age-appropriate journalism every week.
First News is available every week in print and digital formats.
Explore First News DigitalFresh stories, sport, science and puzzles give pupils a timely reason to read every week.
Use Print Newspaper copies for shared reading, or First News Digital to give every pupil their own login and reading tools that work for them.
One trusted news source can support classroom discussion, tutor time, assemblies and independent reading.
“If I had an unlimited budget I would buy this newspaper for every single child in the country.”
See how teachers and pupils bring current stories into reading and classroom discussion.