A three hour slot will continue to be broadcast beyond lockdown until the end of the school year, to support teachers and parents.
The BBC’s Bitesize Learning Zone will launch in April, initially featuring archive content. New shows will start in May.
Archive content will include Teacher Talks films: short videos that see teachers explaining core concepts around maths and English. The programme strand will also feature live lessons and edutainment shows including Top Class, Horrible Histories and Operation Ouch.
Over the first six weeks (commencing 19th April), the Bitesize Learning Zone will have a weekly theme that teachers can use alongside their lessons. The themes include animals, science, wellbeing and creativity.
From 7th June, Bitesize Learning Zone welcomes new episodes of Bitesize Daily Primary. The episodes will focus on maths and English, providing catch-up lessons in these subjects. The episodes will again include lessons from teachers. In addition, there will be a dedicated well-being day, designed to encourage good mental and physical health.
All content will also be available on the BBC iPlayer.
Patricia Hidalgo, Director of BBC Children’s and Education says:
“Over the last year, we have seen millions turn to BBC Bitesize for home-schooling and now the schools are open again, we want to continuing supporting teachers and parents. Bitesize Learning Zone on CBBC will offer 3 hours of curriculum-based programming full of fun to help kids learn and catch up on their education.”
Episodes of Bitesize Daily Secondary will continue to be available on BBC iPlayer. For years 10 and 11, the direct to learner offer will continue on Bitesize online.