Picture News

At Highfields Academy, we recognise the importance of giving our children the opportunity to explore the world around them, develop independence, resilience, and respect and ignite their passion for learning.

Teaching the news not only provides engaging content that captivates children's attention but also empowers them to make a real impact. The news is current and relevant, giving their voices meaning and purpose as they discuss child-focused stories that are often overlooked by mainstream outlets.

We are dedicated to giving children a voice and encouraging them to use it to make a difference in areas that inspire or deeply concern them. Picture News is a fantastic weekly session that allows our children to learn about, read, and discuss current events, engage in debates and share their views with peers.

Picture News also plays a key role in promoting British Values at Highfields Academy, fostering an environment where every child feels empowered to engage meaningfully with the world around them. Each week, Picture News focuses on a key British value, a protected characteristic and a child’s right, ensuring that children not only understand important social concepts but also learn to appreciate diversity, fairness and equality.

Each Picture News pack includes a ‘Take Home’ resource, which encourages families to continue conversations about the news story and the big question at home. This provides a valuable opportunity for families to stay informed about the topics we cover and reflect on the issues and events shaping our world.