Picture News

Picture News

Primary and Secondary Education

Bringing the world to the classroom!

About us

News resources for schools 🗞️ Picture News turns news stories into engaging weekly packs for assemblies and classroom sessions. Each pack includes a poster with a 'big' question and relevant image, based on the story. With our assembly plan and additional teaching ideas, you can explore current affairs with your pupils in an age-appropriate way. Let's learn from the world around us!

Industry
Primary and Secondary Education
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
Ripon
Type
Educational
Founded
2016
Specialties
Poster for schools, British values resources, Prevent resources, Current affairs for schools, Mental wellbeing, Citizenship and PSHE, and News resources for schools

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    Think current affairs aren’t for children? Think again! 💭 There are so many benefits to using news-based resources with your pupils, but here are just a few… Bring the world to the classroom 🌍: Learning about current affairs unlocks an abundance of information from all over the world. At Picture News, we believe the more global the story is, the better! Teaching with the news can build your pupils’ cultural capital. Regardless of their social class, age, race, gender, or personal circumstances, all children can grow their global understanding by exploring, analysing, and debating news topics. News-based learning takes children beyond the walls of their classroom, to introduce new and exciting stories. Personal development 💡: There is a strong relationship between global awareness and self-awareness. Children can explore their own opinions, interests, and passions! Knowing what’s happening can help them expand their understanding of the world around them. Teaching the news ultimately shapes your pupils as well-adapted, productive citizens, who genuinely care about the wider world. This also develops your pupils’ social skills, such as respect for others’ opinions and communication skills. Real-life learning = happening now! 🤝 Knowing about issues and events gives children the opportunity to get involved and make a difference right now! This could be local or global. Many of our subscribed schools have reported heartwarming actions taken by children. Gee Cross Holy Trinity School told us about their Hearts for Homes initiative. Inspired by our pack ‘Should visits to care home be allowed?’ during Covid-19, Year 2 sent letters and ‘pocket hugs’ to local care home residents. They personally delivered these and waved at residents through windows. 💬 Do you have your own experiences of teaching with the news? Let us know!

  • In a world where 60% of young people get their news from social media (Ofcom, 2023), the ability to critically evaluate information is no longer optional - it’s essential. 📱🌍 At Picture News, we’re on a mission to equip students with the skills they need to navigate today’s information landscape. From spotting fake news to understanding bias, media literacy is the key to creating informed, discerning citizens. Did you know that only 2% of children and teens have the critical literacy skills to identify misinformation? (National Literacy Trust, 2023). That’s why we’re proud to provide schools with resources that foster critical thinking and empower young people to engage with the news responsibly. Follow the link to grab a free sample and see how Picture News can enhance media literacy in your school: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eiQJiF4D How are you helping the next generation become media-savvy? 💬📰 #MediaLiteracy #CriticalThinking #Education #PictureNews #FutureReady"

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  • Is your school making a difference? The Picture News Impact Awards celebrate schools and students who are taking action to create a positive impact on the world around them! Download the Impact Award criteria and details using the link: https://lnkd.in/eUUedR8y Entries will be accepted until 31st July 2025 and are open to all schools - good luck! #ImpactAwards #SchoolProjects #PictureNews #StudentVoice #MakingADifference

  • Today we celebrated Children's Mental Health Week with schools during our LIVE ASSEMBLY 😁 Jo and Katie hosted the assembly, and heard your thoughts and ideas for supporting good mental health! After the assembly, Jo said, "I was so inspired by the activities and hobbies the children have to look after their mental health. It's encouraged me to try something new!" Thank you for joining us this morning - we hope it was a fun way to kick off your Children's Mental Health Week celebrations 💚 #childrensmentalhealthweek

  • Teachers, how do you recharge after a long school day? Drop your vote below and let us know in the comments if we missed a classic teacher coping strategy! Let’s remember to prioritise our well-being so we can continue supporting the well-being of our pupils. 💙 #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #TeacherLife #Education #KnowYourselfGrowYourself #Wellbeing

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  • 💙 Children’s Mental Health Week 2025: Free Classroom Resource! 💙 3rd–9th February marks Children’s Mental Health Week, and this year’s theme is ‘Know Yourself, Grow Yourself’. At Picture News, we believe that learning about the world can help children better understand themselves—what excites them, what challenges them, and what helps them feel happy and secure. To support schools in fostering meaningful discussions about mental health, we’ve created a FREE special pack full of engaging content to help children reflect on their emotions, interests, and personal growth. 📌 What’s inside? ✅ Discussion prompts to spark conversation ✅ Practical ways to look after mental health ✅ Inspiring real-life examples ✅ A printable resource for classroom use This free resource is designed to help children explore their thoughts and emotions in a safe and supportive environment. Let’s help them build self-awareness and confidence! 📥 Download your free pack now: https://lnkd.in/eD34QPkh #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #KnowYourselfGrowYourself #Education #Wellbeing #PictureNews

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  • Our live assembly for Children’s Mental Health Week is just around the corner! Join Jo and Katie to discuss and share ideas about how to look after our mental health and well-being. Register for free here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eMcAnAce Tuesday 4th February 2025 9:30am - 10:00am Live assembly via Zoom for primary pupils and their teachers!

  • Prevent is part of the UK government's strategy to safeguard individuals from radicalisation and extremism, but how much focus is there at the primary level? We're curious to hear from teachers, leaders, and educators: How central is Prevent in your school’s safeguarding approach? Share your thoughts below!

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    Our very own Picture News Nur Khairunnisa Hassan attended BETT earlier this week in London. There she met with different international delegates to talk about our exciting new resource, Picture News Talk 🗣️ She also had a look around the ExCel Centre afterwards, having so much fun that she had trouble finding her way back to the tube station! Nur is excited to visit BETT again, perhaps with the whole Picture News team next time 🤩 #bettuk #betteducation #educationshow #education #primaryeducation #aieducation #newsforchildren #ukteachers #globalnews #learning #teaching #edtech #tech #schools

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