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Behind the Headlines

Factchecking the news: onsite workshop for secondary students

Factchecking the news (half day)
Ages: 11–18 (Years 7 - 13)
Minimum students: 18
Maximum students: 30
Delivery method: Onsite at The Guardian, Kings Cross, London
Timing: 2 hours (arrive 15 minutes before)

In this interactive session, students dive into real news stories to learn how journalists verify what's true. We explore the real-world impact of misinformation, disinformation, and AI-generated content, giving students the tools to identify what’s real and what’s fake.

Working in small groups, students research, create, and role-play their own “Fake or Real?” show as a news team, testing their peers’ ability to spot credible reporting from false claims.

Company health and safety guidelines require three members of staff to be present for all workshops. Please only book if you can guarantee the attendance of three colleagues.

Bookings are currently closed. Please subscribe to our newsletter to be notified when bookings open each term.

Further information for schools visiting

  • Groups should arrive 15 minutes prior to their start time to check into the Guardian building.

  • Please ensure you have read our visitor guide, including the risk assessment and related documents.

  • Our workshops are planned and delivered by qualified secondary school teachers.

  • Workshops are differentiated, where necessary and possible, to cater for students from Key Stages 3 - 5 and students with SEND.

  • there should be a minimum of 3 adults regardless of group size.

  • Priority is given to state schools with above average free school meal rates as well as sixth form colleges and Special Educational Needs schools.

  • No lunch space is provided for 2-hour workshops.

  • The sessions were engaging and interactive. Lots of discussion.
    Teacher
    Finham Park
    I liked how the instructor was always active and engaging in questions with the students.
    Year 9 Student
    Forest Gate Community School
    This has complemented the curriculum. It was useful that some of the techniques we have been teaching them in lessons were used in the workshop. It also supports their understanding of careers, as well as global citizenship. It was fun and interactive but has challenged where they retrieve news and who to trust.
    Teacher
    Burgess Hill Girls School

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