Help young minds navigate the news
An independent, award-winning newspaper for kids age 7-14
“If I had an unlimited budget I would buy this newspaper for every single child in the country. This is by far the best resource for children of all ages to remain informed about our world.“
— Dennis Hopkins, primary school headteacher
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- Newspaper delivered in print every week
- Pay £9.99 for the first 8 issues then £31.99 for every 13 issues thereafter
- Free UK delivery
- Free digital subscription included with daily news stories, games and videos
- Newsletter with tips & talking points for grown-ups
- Weekly interactive news quiz
- Receive a free annual Kids Pass worth £39.99 when your subscription renews
- Get a £100 book voucher for your recipient's school. For more information, read here
First News is an independent weekly newspaper for children aged 7-14
Why Your Kids Will Love First News!
Every Issue Sparks Curiosity: First News is packed with news from the UK and around the world, sports, entertainment, science, nature and more.
Daily News That Engages and Entertains: Every day, your child can listen to, read and react to the latest headlines on the First News app.
Word games, crosswords, and competitions: Challenge their brains with Wordie, Splitwords, Kriss Kross, Sudoku, and win fantastic prizes on our competitions page.
Develop Their Own Opinions: First News encourages your child to develop and express their own opinions at home or in the classroom.
Become a Junior Journalist: First News gives your child the chance to see their own stories published in the paper.
Test Your Knowledge: Play the First News quiz that turns learning into a fun, friendly competition for everyone.
Why You Will Love First News!
Unlock Our New Offer: From just £1.25 a week, your child can have regular access to First News.
Empower Your Child: First News builds children’s confidence, improves literacy and develops critical thinking skills by making sense of the world around them.
Impartial News You Can Trust: With 18 years of experience delivering news for children, you can trust First News to provide factual, age-appropriate information without sensationalism.
Inspire a Lifelong Love of Reading: Each issue fosters a passion for learning, encouraging your child to read for pleasure.
Stay Informed On-the-Go: First News subscriptions include the First News app, offering daily news updates, past issues, and extra word games and puzzles.
Exclusive Family Perks: Subscribe for six months or more and receive a free Kids Pass (worth £39.99), giving your family access to over 1,000 discounts on fun outings, including zoos, cinemas, theme parks, and restaurants.
