Benefits of a First News subscription
Trusted and impartial news
Founded in 2006, we are the original, independent news source for children. Our journalists and editors work tirelessly to bring children the most comprehensive age-appropriate coverage of the issues that matter.
Boosts kids’ love of reading
The National Literacy Trust carried out an independent evaluation with over 500 children. It showed that reading First News led to positive changes in children’s reading attitudes and attainment.
We have a lot of fun!
Our paper and app are jam-packed with puzzles, polls, competitions, exclusive interviews, gaming, science, sport, world news and more!
“I love getting home from school on Friday and First News has arrived. We have it in the kitchen and I share it with my sisters so we all talk about what we’ve read.”
Poppy, First News reader
Tips & Talking Points
Explaining Scary News
News stories can be scary to children, our editor Nicky Cox has some useful tips for explaining difficult news stories.
Engaging With News
Why it’s so important to encourage children to learn about the world around them.
Check out the Children’s Party campaign
First News has launched the Children’s Party to make sure children’s voices are part of the national conversation this election year.
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Our fundamental belief is that, if the world is to become a better place, the next generation has to be better informed than the last. That’s why First News has been a trusted news source for children for over 15 years.