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How far have your vegetables travelled?
Jun 9, 2020

With the UK in lockdown, staying healthy has become imperative, and one way to get essential vitamins whilst remaining indoors is by eating five a day. Knowing what is in season and choosing locally sourced produce also means shoppers can be sure to pack in the most nutrients, as those which have travelled fewer miles will be fresher and of higher quality.  

BBC Bitesize Daily Returns 8 June
Jun 8, 2020

BBC Bitesize Daily, the BBC’s biggest ever education offer returns today Monday 8 June with a bumper summer term planned for years one to ten. For the final half-term of the school year, Bitesize Daily will be showcasing the very best in English, science, sports and creativity through specific themed weeks as well as bringing even more famous faces on board to support the virtual school.

How to help keep your kids safe as they return to school
May 31, 2020

As children return to school, parents may be wondering how they can protect their children from COVID. Here are some from  tips from the health science company ZOE. 

Get Ready to Go Wild in June
May 29, 2020

Get Ready to Go Wild in June – 30 days of activities to get your children involved in and inspired by nature.

Oti’s Boogie Beebies on CBeebies
May 28, 2020

Oti Mabuse will be sashaying onto the CBeebies Channel and BBC iPlayer next week as she presents Oti’s Boogie Beebies from Monday 1 June, 2020.

Emergency Contact Links
May 23, 2020

Anna Khan, CEO of Welcare a charity supporting families in SE London, has produced a comprehensive list of emergency contact links for anyone suffering with their mental health.

Feed the Birds – Our Swans and Ducks are Hungry
May 22, 2020

Without intervention, many animals are being left without the food they rely on. So as lockdown eases and more trips to the park are allowed we can return to a favourite pastime of feeding the ducks on our ponds and waterways.

LastTissue
May 20, 2020

Forget paper tissues wrapped in plastic and embrace the sustainable LastTissue, writes Anne Coates.

Your Annual Leave During the Pandemic
May 8, 2020

Personal finance specialist, Nick Renaud-Komiya, discusses your rights to annual leave during the the Corona virus pandemic.

The Baby Show – Virtually
May 7, 2020

The Baby Show Live @ Home will take place on 16 and 17 May through a dedicated Facebook Group and will see top UK baby experts share their tips and advice on birth, sleep, breastfeeding, fitness, nutrition, mental health as well as providing exclusive offers, shopping advice, product demonstrations and entertainment to guide and empower parents about their parenting choices during this unprecedented time.

COVID-19: Helping Young People Manage Low Mood and Depression
May 5, 2020

Just launched the course, COVID-19: Helping Young People Manage Low Mood and Depression available for free on FutureLearn to anyone around the world with an internet connection. 

BBC Bitesize Daily Launches
Apr 19, 2020

School’s Out, Learning’s Not! Over 200 teachers and a host of well-known faces to teach the nation’s kids as BBC opens its doors for virtual learning from Monday 20 April.