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How learning from the news can shape and inspire young minds
You can watch the full talk with Alison Kriel, here. Picture News founder, Katie Harrison, was thrilled to be joined by TEDx speaker and former school leader and CEO,...
Read MoreMeet Chloe, our newest team member!
Hi, I’m Chloe, and I’m the newest member of the Education Team at Picture News! An avid traveller and keen linguist, I have lived and worked in Martinique, Taiwan,...
Read MorePromoting British Values in School
Access our free British Values display poster here. Since 2014, the UK government has instructed that schools must promote and uphold the British Values: democracy, rule of law, individual...
Read MoreCovering the 9 Protected Characteristics in School
Access free Protected Characteristics Display Icons here. The Picture News team are dedicated to educating children and young people about the world around them. This includes helping them become...
Read MoreUsing the News for PSHE Education
How does the news connect to PSHE education?The purpose of PSHE education is to give children the knowledge and skills they need to prepare for life and work, as...
Read More‘My Voice Matters’: Exploring Voices, Emotions & Responses Using the News
It’s Children’s Mental Health Week, so this blog shares how exploring a news story can help you reflect the 2024 theme, ‘My Voice Matters’, in school this week and...
Read MoreHow to make the most out of your assembly
If you’re looking for ways to invigorate your school assemblies, or perhaps try something new, this blog is for you. Our Education Consultants have shared their 5 top tips...
Read MoreDo Children Care About the News?
Sharing the news in school It’s easy to think that current affairs are something for ‘grownups’: complex, confusing, or even scary. While it may be initially assumed by some...
Read MoreTalking to Children about the Cost of Living
For months now, the news has been dominated with ‘cost of living crisis’ headlines, and fears of rising costs have increased now winter is here. You may assume that...
Read More“Empowering through Education”: SOS Africa
As educators, we all know how powerful and precious learning is. Education opens doors of opportunity, and enriches our personal development and life skills, as well as academic ability....
Read MoreTeaching Children About Reliable News Sources
The issue of fake newsA recent investigation from the BBC revealed AI-generated videos containing false scientific information and conspiracy theories, posted to YouTube channels, are being recommended in children’s...
Read MoreTalking to Children About Bullying
It’s Anti-Bullying Week (13th-17th November 2023), so we wanted to mark it with some proactive advice for dealing with bullying at home or in school. We include a bonus...
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