Recommended Reads: Politics explained
Here are some recommended reads for you to help your children make sense of politics, elections, voting and fake news.
There are lots of ways you can support young people to amplify their voices during the election year. Here you can find reliable and up-to-date information and resources!
Throughout the election year there will be articles to read to help with important conversations on tricky topics, or to learn more on topics that are important to children.
You will also find educational resources and comprehension activities to build curiosity and aid learning, at home and in the classroom.
Here are some recommended reads for you to help your children make sense of politics, elections, voting and fake news.
Have you ever wondered why some people get so excited about voting and elections? Let's find out what the fuss is about!
Find out moreHear from First News Editor in Chief Nicky Cox MBE on why reputable and trustworthy news for children is more important now than ever before.
Find out moreThe First News Children's Party is supporting Our Generation. Our Vote. Find out more and sign up your school or youth setting to take part in this mass-scale mock election specifically for young people under 18.
Find out moreFind our general election assembly pack and classroom resources – a useful way to frame discussions in classrooms that may arise in connection with the 2024 general election.
Find out moreYou have to be 18 to vote in general elections in the UK, but some people think this should be lowered to 16. Find our debate resource here to use in the classroom.
Find out moreIn 2023, Mr Sunak sat down with presenters on our partner show FYI to answer questions from First News FYI News club members. Here is what Rishi had to say.
Find out moreSir Keir Starmer wants to be the UK’s next prime minister. But who is he, and what would he do if he had the top job? FYI presenters Scarlett and Jeriah meet with him to find out.
Find out moreChildren want more time in nature and parents are calling on the government to achieve its goal of providing access to green space within a 15-minute walk, a new survey shows.
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