What is Bitesize?

BBC Bitesize is a free online study support resource designed to help with learning, revision and homework!

Bitesize provides support for learners aged 3 to 16+ across a wide range of school subjects. It also supports children and young people’s wellbeing and career choices.

Bitesize guides are written by teachers and subject experts and are mapped to follow the curricula of the UK. Secondary Bitesize follows exam board specifications for the main exam boards in the UK, including for GCSE in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and National 4, National 5 & Highers in Scotland, ensuring students are preparing for the right exams.

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How do I use Bitesize?

Bitesize is an extensive range of resources that can be used whether you're teaching or learning in the classroom, completing or helping with homework, getting your children ready for school or revising for exams.

We have subject specific guides and games for all school ages across the UK, available across all digital devices. We even have a number of lessons available on iPlayer.

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Get your child ready for their first day at school.

What learning resources does Bitesize have?

Early Years (3-5 year olds)

We now have a number of resources with which to kick start your child's learning journey and help them with their transition to primary school. You can practise their English and Maths skills with them and also have a bit of fun while doing it, with one of our new games aimed at pre-school and Reception children.

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Get your child ready for their first day at school.
Our Primary resources are packed full of animations, videos, quizzes and games!

Primary (5-11 year olds)

Begin the learning journey by watching an animated video and doing an interactive activity with your child. English, maths and science games then help them put their knowledge into practice and can be played with or without parental support!

Primary Bitesize covers core subjects, including: English, Welsh, maths, science, history and geography.

Explore our primary resources.

Our Primary resources are packed full of animations, videos, quizzes and games!
Our KS3 resources are video-rich with lots of interactive activities and quizzes.

Key Stage 3 (11-14 year olds)

Watch a Bitesize video and complete interactive activities to help you with your research for a project or homework, or to revise for class tests. Subjects covered at KS3 and equivalent include: maths, English, sciences, history, geography and modern foreign languages.

Take a look at our KS3 resources.

Our KS3 resources are video-rich with lots of interactive activities and quizzes.
Our GCSE resources are video-rich and exam board-specific.

GCSE (14-16 year olds)

Here to help with revision for homework and exams. Our guides are all organised by exam board so you will always know you’re studying the right thing, whether on the website or on the Bitesize Revision App on your smartphone. Sign in to Bitesize to get personalised smart quizzes to challenge you and show how you are progressing in each subject.

Explore our GCSE resources.

Our GCSE resources are video-rich and exam board-specific.
Our Post 16+ resources are packed full of videos and practice activities to support vocational learning in maths and English.

Post 16+

Our video-rich and interactive learner guides support vocational maths and English qualifications across the UK, including Functional Skills and Core Skills. The maths and English you’ll learn is all based in real workplaces giving you confidence in applying your skills in practice.

Take a look at our Post 16+ resources.

Our Post 16+ resources are packed full of videos and practice activities to support vocational learning in maths and English.
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Bitesize Support and Careers

Bitesize knows that life doesn’t begin and end in school. We have support for children and young people’s wellbeing and for navigating the world of work and career choices.

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Bitesize Study Support: Whether you’re moving to secondary school, jumping into the world of work, starting a new relationship or just feeling a bit stressed, we’ve asked those who’ve been through it to share their wisdom.

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Bitesize Careers: Whether you’re deciding what to study, taking your exams, planning a career, or just curious, we’re here to explain the world of work, with advice from people who've found the right path for them.

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Find out about using Bitesize outside the UK.