BBC Learning Hub is a free global education platform created to support teachers, students, and families with trusted, story-driven resources. It features more than 1,000 multimedia materials, including educational video clips, standards-aligned lesson plans, student activities, and accessible reading passages. The platform is designed to engage learners from pre-K through 12th grade across a wide range of subjects.
Rooted in the BBC’s legacy of award-winning journalism and storytelling, the Learning Hub offers dynamic content from acclaimed programs. These resources give educators ready-to-use tools that save time and spark curiosity, critical thinking, and deeper learning in students.
To support diverse learning needs, the platform includes reading materials at three different levels, along with free printable activities that encourage creativity and hands-on engagement. It also explores essential future-focused topics such as sustainability, financial literacy, and global citizenship—helping students build the skills they need to thrive in a changing world.
Launching first in the United States with plans for global expansion, BBC Learning Hub builds on the success of BBC Bitesize in the UK. The platform’s mission is to enhance both classroom teaching and at-home learning by making high-quality educational content freely available, anytime and anywhere.
A free platform with over 1,000 educational resources for pre-K–12 learning
Platforms:
The web-based platform is accessible via desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
Primary URL:
https://www.bbclearninghub.com/
Problem solved:
BBC Learning Hub supports educators by providing high-quality, ready-to-use multimedia resources, saving teachers planning time while offering engaging, standards-aligned content that enriches instruction and supports diverse learners.
Grades/age range:
Pre-K through grade 12.
Core/supplemental/special needs/extracurricular/professional development?
The BBC Learning Hub is designed for core and supplemental use in classrooms, and supports at-home learning.
Subjects:
BBC Learning Hub covers a wide range of subjects, including science, history, and literacy, with content aligned to educational standards and designed to address topics including sustainability and global citizenship.
Lesson time needed:
Flexible resources range from quick teaching ideas to full lesson plans.
Pricing:
This is a free platform.
Additional services needed:
No additional services are needed.
What makes BBC Learning Hub unique?
BBC Learning Hub uniquely combines the BBC’s world-class storytelling with educational best practices, offering teachers curated multimedia content from award-winning programs. Its accessibility, breadth of content, and focus on both core subjects and future-focused topics make it stand out.
Characteristics:
The platform is designed with intuitive navigation and age-appropriate interfaces for students of different levels. It emphasizes ease of use for teachers with categorized, searchable resources. Instructional design focuses on engagement, critical thinking, and differentiated learning through multimedia content, interactive activities, and printable materials.
