First News TV is an exciting web-based channel with programmes presented by kids for kids, and films that open up a window on the world they are growing up in. In an educational setting, they provide a stimulus to investigate and understand a wide range of diverse and important global issues. All are ideal for topical assemblies and English, PSHE, citizenship and humanities lessons. The content on the channel brings together the experience of First News and Fresh Start Media, an Emmy and BAFTA-winning television and online production company specialising in content for young people and schools.
Explore Our Series
Welcome to a world of info for kids! FYI: Weekly News Show is an award-winning weekly news magazine show. Broadcast 52 weeks a year, FYI investigates the big issues young people need info on.
FYI Episode 228
The team chats to 11 year old Lucy who has been evacuated from her hotel in Rhodes because of the wildfires.
As well as our FYI: Weekly News Show, you can now check out the FYI short clips for up-to-date news throughout the week. Great for quick news updates and bite-sized learning.
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Children have the right not to be discriminated against
Article 2 of the The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child says: “The Convention applies to every child without discrimination, whatever their ethnicity, sex, religion, language, abilities or any other status, whatever they think or say, whatever their family background.”
Kidversation is a series of peer-to-peer short form films based on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Our young presenters meet the children who are fighting for their child rights around the world.
Children have the right to an education
Article 28 of the The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child says: “Children have the right to an education. Primary education must be free and different forms of secondary education must be available to every child.”
Children have the right to seek refuge
Article 22 of the The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child says: “A child has the right to seek refuge in a safe country, and a child has the right to be given food, medicine and shelter.”
Want to know more about how vaccines work, what causes climate change or discover the future of space travel? Watch our series of top-end explainers, using the latest computer graphics to tackle complex issues and news stories for children.
Mental health: how do I stay mentally healthy?
Sky Kids FYI presenter Ruby asks why so many young people are struggling with their mental health. With all the stress of modern living, what can we do to make sure we look after our mental health?
Coronavirus: can it be prevented?
Sky Kids FYI presenter Tilly finds out about previous pandemics, and investigates the work that’s being done to find a vaccine for the coronavirus.
Space: what’s the future of space travel?
Sky Kids FYI presenter Tilly finds out about moon bases, living on Mars and where we might all live in the future.
Films dedicated to mental health and wellbeing, investigating simple ways to deal with the pressures of life.
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