
More relevant than ever: The enduring importance of First Day
When we created First Day, we never planned to release it like this - on YouTube, direct to our audience. But in 2025, the series is more relevant than ever, and a YouTube release in the UK feels both urgent and necessary.
First Day producer Kirsty Stark and writer, director and co-producer Julie Kalceff
1 Jul 2025

Kids’ TV in the classroom: Why screen content is a powerful tool for teaching consent
In today’s increasingly diverse and media-rich classrooms, finding effective and engaging ways to teach consent and respectful relationships is more important than ever. At the ACTF, we believe that screen texts are uniquely powerful tools for supporting these vital conversations in schools.
Bridget Hanna
2 Jun 2025