Each lesson incorporates authentic skills from the newsroom, with pupils progressing through Journalist Training School as they complete the unit of work, culminating in them producing their own news report at the end of the project.
NewsWise lesson plans and resources are open to all schools, everywhere, for free.
Complete a short registration form to access:
Fully planned and resourced units of work for ages 7-11
Posters to download and display in your classroom
A toolkit to help you publish your pupils' news reports
Guidance for creating an immersive newsroom experience
A glossary of key news terms
Guidance for reporting real news stories with children
Ideas to help you celebrate your pupils' news reporting
Videos of journalists talking about their roles in the newsroom
Some news stories can be upsetting or worrying for children, especially when there is also a lot of misinformation about the topic. Discover our guidance on discussing news safely in the classroom.
NewsWise is mapped to your curriculum! The critical literacy skills that your pupils will develop through the unit of work will also help you to meet several of the objectives in all four UK curricula.
Completing the NewsWise learning journey will guide your pupils to become news literate children. But what does that look like and how will they get there? This progression document outlines the news literacy knowledge, skills, and behaviours and attitudes you should expect from ages 7 through to 11.
