BBC Children’s and Education is supporting parents, carers, teachers, and children with new content, including a curriculum for children starting school for the first time.
The new content was developed in response to parents who, during lockdown, wanted formal education provision for four-year-olds which offered the same quality, curriculum-focused content as that aimed at those aged five and above.
The content focuses on English and maths, with other subjects to follow. It will include guides, videos, games using well-known characters, as well as support and advice for parents and carers and how to support children’s phonics at home including, ‘Why is storytelling good for children’s learning?’, ‘Helping your child learn how to count’.
Patricia Hidalgo, Director of Children’s & Education, says: “BBC Children’s and BBC Education have everything a parent and child need for starting school. From educational shows on CBeebies and CBBC to BBC Bitesize and BBC Teach, the BBC is here to guide them on their next step. This new content bridges a gap for children and is a helpful toolbox for teachers, parents, carers and kids to complement starting school.”
Other new school-focused content for the new year covers primary, secondary, curriculum-led learning through national awareness days, the use of popular characters to highlight key events, such as first day at school, working with sports stars and covering the cost of living crisis.
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