Breaking Bad News: How to tell difficult stories to children

Breaking Bad News: How to tell difficult stories to children

Tuesday, 15 July, 2025
18:00-19:15hrs

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United Kingdom
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In today’s fast-moving world, children are exposed to challenging news stories more than ever before. How do we, as parents, educators, caregivers, producers and creators of this type of content, guide them through tough topics such as war, disasters and loss without causing fear or confusion?

Join our expert panel as we explore practical strategies, advice and insights for telling difficult news stories to children with honesty, sensitivity and creativity.

Panel includes:

Nicky Cox MBE - Editor of First News and Sky’s FYI news show for children

Gavin Ramjaun - BBC Sport freelance presenter and journalist, former Newsround presenter

Ayshah Tull - Channel 4 News correspondent and presenter, former Newsround presenter

Lizzy Lambley - Head of International Production at Discovery Education

Hosted by:

Kim Rowell - Managing Editor, News Production at ITN, Chair of the Royal Television Society and Trustee and Board member, UN Women UK.

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In today’s fast-moving world, children are exposed to challenging news stories more than ever before. How do we, as parents, educators, caregivers, producers and creators of this type of content, guide them through tough topics such as war, disasters and loss without causing fear or confusion?