A HOST of famous faces are ready to teach the nation’s kids as the BBC launches its new ’Bitesize Daily’ programming.
More than 200 teachers around the UK have collaborated to create the BBC’s virtual classrooms and the programmes start today.
There’s Manchester City footballer Sergio Aguero getting children counting in Spanish, Professor Brian Cox bringing Science to life with topics such as the solar system and gravity, and stars Mabel and Liam Payne combining music and reading for secondary school kids.
Dr Who’s Jodie Whittaker will be dropping in to the Bitesize Daily schedule, and Sir David Attenborough is also set to be involved, helping youngsters to learn about the oceans, mapping the world and why animals look the way they do.
The 20-minute programmes, available on BBC iPlayer with accomanying quizzes and resources online, cover learning for all age groups from 5-14.
Meanwhile BBC Four is devoting airtime to broadcasts that support the curiculum for GCSE and A Level age students.
Alice Webb, Director BBC Children’s & Education, said: ’We’re proud that the BBC can bring together so many people to offer such a wide-ranging package of support to help children and parents right across the UK at such a challenging time.
’We said the BBC would be there for people through this crisis, and we meant it. It’s vital that every child is able to continue learning – and the lessons we’re putting on will make sure they have fun at the same time.’
The series has been filmed over the last four weeks and will provide 14 weeks of curriculum-based learning.
‘BBC Bitesize Daily launches Monday 20 April across BBC iPlayer, Red Button and online at www.bbc.co.uk/Bitesize’