The deadline for the scheme has been extended to Monday, November 17, giving more schools the chance to sign up and enable as many students as possible to take advantage of the unique programme.
The scheme, which offers real journalist experience to students in years 10 to 13 in England and Wales, and in S4 to S6 in Scotland, gives young people a platform to write about the topics that are important to them in their local area.
Every article written by students on the scheme is published across Newsquest Media Group’s online newspapers.
Nicola Wilberforce from Channing School, said: “The Young Reporter scheme is a wonderful opportunity for students to get realistic, accessible and manageable experience of journalism.
“Finding and communicating the essence of a story in a limited number of words is a great skill for young people from all backgrounds and types of school to develop.”
This programme offers a rewarding opportunity for students to see their name in print, explore their local areas, build up a portfolio of published work and get an understanding of working in media.
For more information about the scheme or to register your interest, go to www.youngreporter.co.uk/registration.
If, at the end of the programme, students decide journalism is a career they wish to pursue, then those living in England can apply for a four-year degree apprenticeship through the UK government initiative.
This means they can put into practice what they have learned during their time as a Young Reporter.
This scheme has been incredibly beneficial to thousands of students since 2008 and continues to grow as schools see the benefits and value for their students.
