A scam is a dishonest plan to trick someone into giving away money, personal information or valuables. Scammers pretend to be someone they are not. They might promise you something that sounds too ...

Leading Firefighter Kylei Holmes-Lewis, who has been a firefighter for 15 years and is based at London Fire Brigade’s Forest Hill Fire Station in South London, shares her top tips for talking with ...

70% of our First News readers said they would be happy to receive secondhand gifts this Christmas – here are some top tips to make it happen! As the Christmas period enters full swing, different ...

The Curriculum and Assessment Review Panel’s interim report has landed; prompting a collective, if cautious, sigh of relief in classrooms and staffrooms across the country. Our Education Lead Helen ...

Is there something you’re passionate about? Going on a fun adventure? Whether it’s a trip to the beach, your local library, or even a story about your pet, we want to hear it! Send your story to ...

Ask who produced it. This can help you understand why the information was created and whether it is trustworthy. Look for a date. Trusted health information should include a publication and review ...

Where does Halloween traditionally come from? Halloween is steeped in tradition having originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ...

Hear from our editorial team on careers in journalism, check out our careers videos and get advice on supporting your children as we celebrate National Careers Week. National Careers Week runs from ...

The new curriculum makes media and information literacy (MIL) compulsory – helping every child spot fake news, think critically, and stay safe online.

It could be anything – a beautiful tree in your local park, a petal floating in a puddle or a spider hiding in a bug house. Your photo can be black and white or colour, landscape or portrait and can ...

We’ve put together a handy summer activities guide to help keep kids entertained and inspired with First News all summer long.

Media and information literacy is now part of the curriculum, helping children think critically and spot fake news. We’ve put together a handy summer activities guide to help keep kids entertained and ...