The Young Reporter scheme is a schools programme giving students aged 14-18 an opportunity to write for a real live online newspaper. The programme runs for eight months during the school term, with various opportunities offered along the way. What is involved? • Students sign up for eight months writing one article per month • ALL articles are published on our online newspapers • The scheme runs from September through to April every year • All those completing the scheme receive a written recommendation • Various opportunities are offered along the way such as tickets to theatre productions, interview with companies or highly regarded people, days out and many more • At the end of the scheme, there is a chance to go forward and compete for prizes • Winners receive an undergraduate day at a London University • Top thirty-three students attend a Media Award Ceremony • One student from each age group becomes the face of the following year • Students doing Duke of Edinburgh can do the scheme as one of their skills