First News Newspaper

First News Unlock Their Minds Unleash Their Potential

First News Unlock Their Minds Unleash Their Potential

First News is on a mission! To unlock a child’s mind and unleash their potential by fuelling curiosity, inspiring debate, and supporting their critical thinking. Expertly written by award-winning journalists, First News takes the fear out of sensationalised world events that children hear, by providing a balanced, impartial, and truthful view of the world, carefully, and sensitively written to explain the background to stories in the news.

The First News App includes the weekly newspaper and is jam-packed with interactive articles, curated ‘must read’ daily news, 10+ weekly boredom-busting puzzles and games, access to a searchable archive, and a video platform hosting hundreds of award-winning news explainers including FYI, Kidversation and much more.

First News is loved by kids, trusted by parents, and recommended by teachers.

READ, WATCH & PLAY - Unlock First News TODAY.

READ: weekly 28-page edition of First News with interactive features, plus a searchable archive

WATCH: hundreds of videos, including news explainers presented by children for children

PLAY: weekly mind-bending, interactive puzzles helping to promote cognitive development all linked to the weeks news.

STAY AHEAD: daily news feed featuring 5 age-appropriate news articles from the UK and around the world

SHARE YOUR OPINION: weekly polls encouraging children to form their own opinion and get their voices heard

WIN: weekly competitions with exciting prizes

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First News Newspaper is a weekly children's newspaper published in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 2006 by Barry Matthews and is aimed at children aged 7-14. The newspaper covers a wide range of topics, including news, sports, entertainment, and science. It also features puzzles, games, and competitions.

First News Newspaper is written in a clear and concise style, and it is designed to be engaging and informative for children. The newspaper is also committed to providing unbiased and accurate reporting, and it has won several awards for its journalism.

First News Newspaper is a popular choice for children who want to stay informed about current events. The newspaper is also a valuable resource for teachers and parents who want to help children develop their reading and comprehension skills.

Content

First News Newspaper covers a wide range of topics, including:

* News: The newspaper covers both national and international news stories, with a focus on stories that are relevant to children.

* Sports: The newspaper covers a variety of sports, including football, cricket, rugby, and tennis.

* Entertainment: The newspaper covers the latest movies, TV shows, and music.

* Science: The newspaper covers a variety of science topics, including space exploration, climate change, and the human body.

* Puzzles, games, and competitions: The newspaper features a variety of puzzles, games, and competitions, which are designed to be both fun and educational.

Style

First News Newspaper is written in a clear and concise style, and it is designed to be engaging and informative for children. The newspaper uses simple language and avoids jargon, and it often includes illustrations and diagrams to help explain complex concepts.

Bias

First News Newspaper is committed to providing unbiased and accurate reporting. The newspaper does not endorse any political party or ideology, and it strives to present all sides of a story. The newspaper has won several awards for its journalism, including the Children's BAFTA Award for Best Children's News Programme in 2013.

Audience

First News Newspaper is aimed at children aged 7-14. The newspaper is also a valuable resource for teachers and parents who want to help children develop their reading and comprehension skills.

Awards

First News Newspaper has won several awards for its journalism, including:

* The Children's BAFTA Award for Best Children's News Programme in 2013

* The Royal Television Society Award for Best Children's Programme in 2014

* The British Press Award for Best Children's Newspaper in 2015