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BBC Bitesize for Teachers

@BBC_Teach

Thousands of curriculum-mapped short films & resources for teachers & schools.

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Joined March 2016
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LAST CHANCE! BBC 500 Words closes Friday 6 November at 9pm. Get those stories in! For more details and to read the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Notices go to bbc.co.uk/500words
BBC 500 Words - Deadline: Friday 6 November, 9pm

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BBC Bitesize is now available in Google Classroom. It’s quick and easy to add trusted, curriculum-linked BBC Bitesize resources for teachers and students into your materials and assignments directly in Google Classroom. bbc.in/4iTA9bD
BBC Bitesize is now available in Google Classroom. Trusted classroom resources from Bitesize, right where you plan and teach.

ALT BBC Bitesize is now available in Google Classroom. Trusted classroom resources from Bitesize, right where you plan and teach.

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📌 TWO WEEKS TO GO! Anti-Bullying Week 2026 BBC Live Lesson. LIVE at 11:00, Monday 16 November on Bitesize for Teachers, CBBC and iPlayer. Break the silence and explore how we can stand up to bullying in this 30-minute live broadcast for KS2. bbc.in/3WlfIM3
Anti-Bullying Week 2026 Live Lesson - LIVE at 11:00, Monday 16 November

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Diwali begins next week. This collection of teaching resources can be used to explore the story of Rama and Sita and the festival of lights 🪔 bbc.in/4Bwf66m
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Spooky stories, mysterious creatures and things that go bump in the night… There’s just ONE WEEK left to enter BBC 500 Words! Competition closes 9pm Friday 6 November 2026. For more details and to read the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Notices go to bbc.co.uk/500words
BBC 500 Words - one week left! Entries close Friday 6 November

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Maureen the storytelling rat is back. This time with the tale of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot. Enjoy short films, quizzes, colouring and shadow puppet templates for 5-7-year-olds! bbc.in/3U64ZV7
The Gunpowder Plot: Teachers' Notes

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What’s on our teacher’s educational calendar for November? Find the full collection of topical resources for schools here: bbc.in/4zI5JPc
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Have you discovered BBC Bitesize’s new Numberblocks collection? Little ones can enjoy counting with the Numberblocks and find songs, games and activities, plus times table resources and lots of learning support for parents. bbc.in/4i9VqfD
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For our Anti-Bullying Week BBC Live Lesson, we’re asking schools to help us #BreakTheSilence. Send us a video of your pupils making noise using voices, instruments or anything else! We’ll include as many as possible in the programme. Upload videos at bbc.in/4BfKGFv
Submit your videos for the Upstander uproar!!

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From the origins to the ways we celebrate today, and lots of spooky makes - take a sneaky peek at our Halloween collection here: bbc.in/4euC7fZ
A dark night with a crescent moon above a graveyard. Glowing text reads: Halloween

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The 1066 Battle of Hastings, the Norman Conquest and the Bayeux Tapestry, for primary schools 👑 bbc.in/4ygA1se
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Ada Lovelace understood the potential of computers before they were even built. She wrote instructions for a machine which we would now call a ‘computer program’. Introduce your KS1-age students to this pioneering woman bbc.in/47JhFUM
A cartoon woman in a purple dress is writing notes on a clip board. Next to her is an easel with a diagram of cogs on it. Large white text on a pale green background reads: Ada Lovelace

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What's up for grabs for the six BBC 500 Words winners? Head to the website to find out! Competition closes 9pm Friday 6 November 2026. For more details and to read the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Notices go to bbc.co.uk/500words
BBC 500 Words - THE PRIZES - Winners stories read by celebs on the BBC!

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3...2...1... Lift off! World Space Week (4-10 October) is here. Discover our out-of-this-world space-themed resources to spark curiosity across primary and secondary 🚀 bbc.in/3Vf9zR7
How does the Earth travel around the sun?

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What is the solar system?

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How do we explore space?

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World Mental Health Day is 10 October every year. Four young people share their honest opinions on looking after your mental health, recognising when you’re struggling and what support they appreciate. Watch their stories in this new assembly film 💜 bbc.in/4yLeSWM
How would you like someone to support you, if you were struggling with your mental health?

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What would you say to a friend if they were feeling sad or anxious?

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What activities have a positive impact on your mental health?

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What would you do for the long-term challenges?

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BBC 500 Words is now OPEN for entries. Find out how to enter and more about prizes at bbc.co.uk/500words Competition closes 9pm Friday 6 November 2026. For more details and to read the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Notices go to the 500 Words homepage.
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Did you catch our brilliant 500 Words Live Lesson this week to help your students unlock a unique story idea? The 30-minute lesson is available to watch any time on BBC Bitesize for Teachers and BBC iPlayer. Head to the website for all the details. bbc.in/4dPCCkv
500 Words 2026 – Live Lesson: Watch now!

500 Words 2026 – Live Lesson: Watch now!

Everyone has a story to tell, unlock your pupils inner storyteller with this KS2 resource.

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Use our collection of teaching resources to explore black history, heritage, culture and achievements with your class. You’ll find content suitable for primary and secondary school pupils, teacher notes and links to content from across the BBC. bbc.in/47q6SPf
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What is a good mistake? How can your mindset affect your approach to challenges? How can you develop a growth mindset? Three brilliant questions to unlock a growth mindset in your KS2-age pupils 💪 bbc.in/4hq6HrK
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BBC 500 Words is open for entries! Do you know a brilliant young writer aged 5-11? Competition closes 9pm Friday 6 November 2026. For more details and to read the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Notices go to the 500 Words homepage: bbc.in/4jma1XC
BBC 500 Words: The competition is now open! Start submitting!

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