Children learn more effectively when there is a context that gives a reason or a purpose to what is being learnt along with opportunities to apply that learning. Journalism supports learning through developing a range of skills and qualities that can be applied right across the curriculum:

Empathy

Curiosity

Being able to listen to others

Asking the right questions

Considering both sides of an argument

Presenting a balanced argument

Expressing a point of view

Communicating

Presenting

Children have a clear purpose for their learning, it's engaging and fun!