Homeschooling
BBC continues educational programming with Bitesize Learning Zone
March 15, 2021 | David FarnorWith schools welcoming pupils back to lessons, the BBC has committed to continuing its educational programming this year, with new episodes of Bitesize Daily on the way.
Sitting on the CBBC channel for three hours each school day, a new … Read More
Homeschooling: Record number of kids turn to the BBC
January 22, 2021 | David FarnorA record number of kids, parents and teachers have turned to BBC iPlayer this month, as the Beeb steps up its educational offering during the current coronavirus lockdown.
From 11th January, BBC Two and CBBC have been broadcasting dedicated slots … Read More
Homeschooling: Your educational TV and film streaming kit
January 22, 2021 | David FarnorWith schools closed at the start of 2021, parents across the UK are once again facing the challenge of working from home while also trying to homeschool their children. Schools are providing resources, mostly via the web, but even with … Read More
Homeschooling: BBC Bitesize Daily – 2021 Term Timetable
January 22, 2021 | David FarnorThe BBC has openEd its doors once again to its homeschooling initiative, Bitesize Daily. The virtual learning push, which began in 2020 during the first coronavirus lockdown, brings together more than 200 teachers and a host of celebrities to help … Read More
Bitesize Daily scores 5 million iPlayer requests
July 21, 2020 | David FarnorBBC Bitesize Daily has scored more than 5 million requests on BBC iPlayer, as parents and children turned to the BBC’s online educational programming to help with home-schooling during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Beeb opened the doors to its virtual … Read More
Homeschooling: BBC Bitesize kicks off online Sports Week
July 6, 2020 | David FarnorFrom Monday 6th July, BBC Bitesize Daily is kicking off an online Sports Week, a jam-packed week dedicated to daily sports activities from sport governing bodies, advice from top sporting heroes and a virtual Sports Day at the end of … Read More
Celebrity Supply Teachers: The CBBC schedule for June
June 3, 2020 | David FarnorStars including Geri Horner, Matthew Morrison, Marcus Rashford, Gary Lineker, Tim Peake, Ricky Wilson, Heston Blumenthal and Kelis will deliver lessons in lockdown as part of CBBC’s new series, Celebrity Supply Teachers.
A host of famous faces will deliver fun-filled … Read More
Homeschooling: RSC launches Live Lesson and Homework Help online
April 28, 2020 | David FarnorThe Royal Shakespeare Company is stepping into the breach to help schools, parents and students across the UK with a live-streaming lesson, homework assistance and a partnership with BBC Bitesize focused on the Bard.
Live Lesson
Today, Exploring Macbeth: A … Read More