BBC signs up Doctor Who’s Jodie Whittaker, Manchester City star Sergio Aguero and 1D’s Liam Payne to teach children through huge new homeschooling initiative
The BBC have signed up a huge host of stars from the world of TV, sport and music to become tutors for its new homeschooling initiative.
Bitesize Daily will feature lessons from Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker, Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero and One Direction‘s Liam Payne, to help parents to educate their children at home as the UK lockdown continues.
Content will be available on TV and online from Monday, when pupils would ordinarily return to classrooms after the Easter holidays, and will continue for 14 days.
New role: The BBC have signed up a huge host of stars from the world of TV, sport and music to become tutors for its new homeschooling initiative, including Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker
Sergio Aguero will swap sport for virtual Spanish lessons, while Liam will help children with their reading skills using his own lyrics as part of a Big Read event.
Professor Brian Cox will also contribute while BBC Radio 4 will be offering short history lessons with Horrible Histories’ Greg Jenner as well as introductions to key literary texts from the GCSE and A level syllabuses.
Ageuro said of his new signing: ‘It’s a tough time for children at the moment, and also for parents trying to keep them focussed on their education from home.
‘The BBC are doing brilliant work to help and I’m honoured to be able to play a part.’
Headed to the classroom: Bitesize Daily will feature Spanish lessons from Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero
Talent: Singer Liam Payne will help children with their reading skills using his own lyrics as part of a Big Read event
Alice Webb, director for BBC Children’s, told The Telegraph: ‘We’re proud that the BBC can bring together so many people and partners to offer such a wide-ranging package of support to help children and parents right across the UK at such a challenging time.
‘It’s vital that every child is able to continue learning, and the lessons we’ve created will make sure they have fun at the same time.’
A host of stars have already been helping parents with homeschooling over the past month.
Joe Wicks has scored thousands of viewers daily for his P.E Lessons – half hour workouts for the whole family which are streamed live on YouTube Monday to Friday.
Meanwhile singer and radio star Myleene Klass has put her musical background to good use, providing twice weekly music classes online as well as a lullaby session for babies.
Skills: Professor Brian Cox will also contribute while BBC Radio 4 will be offering short history lessons with Horrible Histories’ Greg Jenner