LONDON (UK) – The BBC said on Tuesday it would be providing its biggest education offer, which would be marked in history with England and Scotland entering new lockdowns. This enforcement of lockdown will leave many children out of school.
From next week, the BBC’s children brand CBBC will have a three-hour block of programming for primary school pupils and BBC Two will focus on content for secondary school students. Other educational shows and resources will also be available.
School closures have prompted concerns about how parents will be able to help home school their children whilst also working and over the gulf in access to tools such as the internet available to poorer and richer families.
“Education is absolutely vital,” said BBC Director General Tim Davie.
“The BBC is here to play its part and I’m delighted that we have been able to bring this to audiences so swiftly.”
British mobile network and broadband operators are removing data caps to help disadvantaged children in England watch lessons online after schools closed.
