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The BRIT School has turned out a whole generation of big names in the creative and performing arts

Inside the UK school where former pupils have sold 280 million albums
Amy Winehouse, Tom Holland, and Adele are among this creative powerhouse’s alumni 🎤

Pupils at Lumiar can spend time inside a school yurt

Inside a UK school where pupils 'lead the way' in the classroom

Wolverley CE Secondary School keeps about 30 different species in its dedicated animal centre

Inside one of Britain’s most unique schools - with its own meerkats

Ultimately, parents will need to decide whether their child is mature enough to handle walking to school alone

How to tell if your child is ready to walk to school alone this year

31 fun-filled summer activities for children - for every day in August

31 fun-filled summer activities for every day in August

The First News poetry competition for young writers will be judged by Hollywood star Will Poulter

Poetry competition launched for young writers - judged by Will Poulter

It's Drowning Prevention Week across the UK and Ireland

Four dangers of open water swimming your kids need to be aware of

This week is national Walk to School Week

How to know whether your child is ready to walk to school alone

Communities are being invited to plan parties for The Big Lunch 2025

The Big Lunch returns: How to join UK's largest community celebration

From AI companions to targeted ads, the web can exert a huge 'digital influence' on young users

What parents must know about 'digital influence', and its risk to kids

It's never to early to start talking about careers

Three ways to talk to your child about their future career plans

Young journalists questioned the Prime Minister at the heart of Westminster

Young journalists quiz Prime Minister Keir Starmer

This test can be make-or-break when it comes to getting into a grammar school, but preparing doesn't need to be stressful

Eight fun ways to prepare your child for the grammar school 11+ exam

These questions can get your child really thinking about their phone use

3 ways to discuss problem screen time with your kids

Walking to school alone can be good for a child's sense of independence, but they need to learn to do it safely

10 top tips for children walking to school alone - and when they can

Common red flags include passing up on spending face-to-face time with friends, or secretly staying up late on phones or computers

The 20 common signs that your child is having too much screen time

Nearly half of the children surveyed by Vodafone admitted they have followers on social media that they aren’t friends with offline

Children are accepting follow requests from people they don't know

Children are being urged to look up from their phones when they cross the road, in a new safety campaign by children's newspaper First News (Photo by National World)

'Smartphone zombie' children urged to look up in road safety campaign

The coronation of King Charles III takes place on Saturday 6 May - here's how to explain it to kids (Image: Kim Mogg / NationalWorld / Getty)

King Charles III's coronation explained for kids - a guide for parents

The discovery ground snake was found hiding in a graveyard

First News: A sssurprise discovery!

First News: Joy for Jays! Christine Emelone

First News: Unbeelievable art!

First News: Lizards on the loose

First News: A beary good idea!

First News: Space to nest

Award-winning children’s newspaper First News is warning young people about the dangers of crossing the road while using their mobile phones (Adobe)

New campaign warns child ‘smombies’ of phone dangers while crossing roads

Georgie Smithson-Brown was just 14 last spring when she won the title of Golden Apron. Picture: Tony Bartholomew

Little chef to look out for

Actor and author Henry 'The Fonz' Winkler reading one of his books to pupils of Townfield Primary School, Doncaster

Video: Happy days as the Fonz books date in South Yorkshire

Happy day as Fonz picks up OBE

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