It's Polling Day 🗳️ and local elections are taking place up and down the country!

Children currently can't vote until they are 18 years old, but did you know? First News Children’s Party is making sure young voices are heard.

Find out more: bit.ly/3Ury3T6 📢

Not long to go 👀

It was an honour to host & report for FYI - Sky Kids Weekly News Show the Parliamentary launch of Our Generation. Our Vote. , a project which sees young people cast their ballot in a ground-breaking mock election for children later this year. We were joined by politicians from all 5 parties for a panel…

Do you want to meet your favourite authors and illustrators at the #YotoCarnegies24 Awards ceremony?
 
First News are giving two lucky shadowing groups the chance to attend the celebration on 20 June at the Cambridge Theatre, home of Matilda The Musical!
 
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Today is the day! 🤩

Join us at 4pm today, for a FREE CPD session, hosted by PRIMARY EDUCATION ADVISORS 🌟 This is going to be our biggest yet, and we can't wait to see you there!

P.S. There's still time to register if you haven't yet secured your spot! bit.ly/4aTuzQ9

🚨 Last call for all young photographers! Don’t miss the chance to showcase your child's connection with nature.

Enter the 'Nature Around Me' competition by Sunday Apr 28 at bit.ly/3WfkAA6. Fantastic prizes await! 👀🏆

#photography #competition #nature National Trust

🛹 This week on FYI, Maya meets 14-year-old George O'Neill who is a skateboarding star!

🥇 Could he make Team GB for the Paris 2024 Olympics?

🎬 Watch FYI, our partner weekly news show from Sky Kids, at first.news/educationtv

The #RestoreNatureNow march is front page news for First News. Nature doesn’t have a voice but kids do!
Chris Packham WWF UK The Climate Coalition RSPB Learning RSPB National Trust WWT Woodland Trust🌳 The Wildlife Trusts Rewilding Britain Extinction Rebellion London 🌍 Wildlife and Countryside Link

🚨 Concerned about how much time your kids spend on gaming?

Discover how to spot the signs and what you can do to keep gaming fun and healthy in this week's First News.

🎮 You can also check out our latest blog: bit.ly/4b1KJat

Less than a week to go until our FREE CPD webinar for teachers on 'Critical Literacy: Building Resilience Across the Curriculum' 🤩 PRIMARY EDUCATION ADVISORS

Have you secured your spot yet? 👀

Don't miss out! bit.ly/3JCdVs9

🌍 Happy #EarthDay ! Inspired by Molly, she uses her allotment to grow veggies, reduce waste & connect with nature. 🥕🍅

Celebrate today & enter our 'Nature Around Me' photo comp with National Trust!

Enter by Sunday April 28th: bit.ly/3Wa4yHP 📸

🗑️ Researchers in Japan say they’ve found an easy way to get rid of angry feelings – write them down then throw them away! Will it give lasting relief or just a temporary boost? Discuss with pupils using our free #TopicalTuesdays @first_news resource bit.ly/3U6CJgS

📚 This week on FYI, the team discuss exam fears with expert study tips and advice from Ruby Granger

🎬 Watch FYI, our partner weekly news show from Sky Kids, at first.news/educationtv

We're thrilled to announce the First News Children's Party!

💻 View the resources
📋 Download the manifesto
🎤 Find out more about our speech competition

More info here: first.news/fncp

📣 “Our environment is a big worry. Pollution needs to be cleaned up, we need action on climate change and the huge biodiversity crisis in Britain has to be repaired. We want more and bold action to secure a future where humans and nature live together in balance and harmony.”…

We have nearly completed our mini marathon and are so proud of ourselves ❤️ Go Northway! #reception kNOwKnifeCrime KnifeSavers Sefton Council TCS London Marathon BBC Merseyside BBC North West ITV Granada Reports Radio City Cash for Kids Liverpool & North Wales First News

Today First News launches #TheChildrensParty supported by UNICEF UK Save the Children UK and WWF UK. Our manifesto is based on Children's Commissioner for England speaking with a million children. In an election year, kids don't get a vote but they do get a voice. Join us here first.news/FNCP…

Just great work from First News and Nicky Cox MBE 🌍 , building on the work of the Children's Commissioners for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

#foreverychild

Too often because children can't vote they feel their voices aren't heard, so for The Big Ambition I wanted to know what they thought ahead of the next election.
My Ambassadors and I spoke to FYI - Sky Kids Weekly News Show, who joined the launch of #TheBigAmbition last week.
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🌳 COMPETITION ALERT

The Nature Around Me photography competition from First News & the National Trust is now live!

Get involved for a chance to win £250 National Trust holiday vouchers, a bird box camera system & a First News subscription

Enter here: bit.ly/494KXfa