Below are a list of the websites which may be of use to teachers and students taking part in BBC News School Report. They are divided into different categories:
BBC News websites
BBC NEWS WEBSITES
BBC News
The BBC News website is the internet arm of the biggest broadcasting news-gatherer in the world. News feeds allow you to see the latest headlines and video in one place, as soon as it's published. You can also receive the latest headlines in an email .
BBC Local
A gateway to sites in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland providing local BBC news, sport, entertainment and debate.
BBC World Service
The world's leading international broadcaster providing news, programmes and content for radio, television, online and mobile phones in English and 31 other languages.
BBC Crossing Continents
The website accompanies BBC Radio 4's foreign affairs documentary series. Journalists go behind the headlines to cover stories and issues that are being talked about in homes and on street corners from Barcelona to Bolivia.
CBBC Newsround
The website accompanies the BBC children's news programme. It includes a Teachers section of news-based lesson plans in three subject areas: English (specialising in media literacy), Citizenship and PSHE. Teachers may also find the Extra stuff section useful, which summarises topics from Afghanistan to Welsh Assembly.
Switch Revealed
The Switch news show, Revealed, takes young people closer to the news stories that matter to them.
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JOURNALISM TIPS
CBBC Presspack
A virtual newsroom where children can learn the skills of journalism. As well as giving them the chance to have their report published on the internet, there are a variety of educational games and interactive quizzes which develop reporting skills while earning points. The explanation page provides more information.
BBC Radio Newsroom
The site contains a wealth of information, tips and advice on radio news and news scripts from the Radio 4 news bulletins.
Newswatch
The accountability programme and website from BBC News allowing you to share the reason for editors' choices and the decisions made by journalists. It includes a useful downloadable booklet which answers questions including: What does BBC News do? How much does it cost? and How can you get involved?
From Our Own Correspondent
Every week BBC correspondents from around the world report on the stories behind the headlines, often bringing a personal perspective to them. The website, which accompanies The Radio 4 and World Service programme, contains a Meet the Correspondents section, which gives an insight into reporting skills. You can also find scripts of some pieces from the programmes on the website.
BBC ToursBook on a tour or take a virtual trip around BBC buildings including BBC TV Centre - TV headquarters - and BBC Broadcasting House, for an insight into the world of radio. You can also find out about tours around BBC premises local to you.
On This Day
A showcase of some of the most significant stories broadcast by BBC News since 1950. It includes a profile of numerous BBC correspondents .
New TalentThe initiative runs a number of schemes to find and inspire new talent offering opportunities in all areas of broadcasting including comedy, drama, film, music, writing, presenting and entertainment. Some schemes are aimed at young people under 16. The site includes some useful tips from presenters, reporters and producers.
Editorial Guidelines
An outline of the standards the BBC expects of all BBC content on TV, radio and online. It is from these guidelines that the BBC News Values, mentioned by Huw Edwards in the video top tips, are drawn.
Newsbeat
The home of Radio 1 news, this website includes profiles of the station's reporters and presenters.
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PRACTICAL TIPS
Video Nation
This site, which hosts films made by the public about their everyday lives, contains a wealth of filming tips .
60 Second Shakespeare
The site of this BBC school-based project, it contains a section for teachers, authored by a teacher and experienced video editor and a practical section on video and audio skills .
Training and Development
BBC training resources including free online filming and radio editing courses. It also contains a printable version of the BBC News style guide, which gives practical suggestions on many aspects of journalism style such as abbreviations, clichés and reported speech.
CBBC Me and My Movie
This website contains practical information about the basics of film-making and a clickable map of the UK, enabling you to find film-making events in your area. The project offers free workshops and the chance to win a special CBBC Me and My Movie award, in association with BAFTA. A useful guide can be downloaded from the How to section of the website containing tips on making dramas, documentaries and animations. Students taking part in School Report will find the What you need, Camera shots, Filming tips and How to edit your film pages very useful.
One Minute Movies
This site contains expert tips on editing including fades and effects between cuts, storyboarding and continuity.
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OTHER BBC SITES OF INTEREST
Schools Question Time
The Schools Question Time challenge gives students aged 14 to 18 the opportunity to stage their own Question Time-style debates around the UK, and a chance to work alongside David Dimbleby and the Question Time production team to make a special edition of the programme in the summer. Schools are invited to register for a free online education resource pack to support the teaching of citizenship and political literacy for secondary school pupils in the classroom.
BBC Schools
The home of Bitesize revision, the BBC Schools site is a learning resource covering all areas of the curriculum. Teachers may also be interested in the educational games or the Class clips - more than 4,000 video clips from BBC programmes to play in the classroom.
Democracy Live
A one-stop shop for all things to do with democracy, Democracy Live brings together coverage from the UK's main political institutions and the European Parliament. The site allows you to find and follow your representatives, analyse historic moments and search for specific words spoken within the video from any of the institutions. In addition, Democracy in Action, a series of short films made for the BBC's Learning Zone, illustrates the democratic process in a way that is accessible for young people.
BBC Blast
A website dedicated to helping young people develop their creativity in a number of different areas: Art and Design, Dance and Drama, Fashion, Film, Games, Music and Audio, and Writing. The initiative provides access to online mentors, free workshops across the UK, events to showcase talent, competitions and work experience. Type tips and tricks into the Blast search engine, then filter by categories and subject, to discover some good practical advice in the field you require. Blast annually offer older students the opportunity to become a reporter in their local area.
World Class
A site with resources for UK schools interested in linking up with schools overseas. The site is also the home of the World News for Children, a four-minute weekday news bulletin for 7-14 year olds. A podcast of the bulletin can be downloaded for free and the accompanying scripts are also available on the website.
21CC
The BBC's digital learning centres based in White City, West London and Swinton, Salford. Book into a workshop to explore creative ways of using multimedia and new technology in teaching and learning across the curriculum.
BBC Online Safety
This page links to sites which are kept up to date with useful information about using the internet in a safe way. Explanations and helpful hints to get the most out of the internet are provided for teachers, children, parents and people working in commercial organisations.
The BBC Story
Covering the history of the BBC, this website is illustrated with archive clips and pictures that share the story of each decade.
Writersroom
The initiative champions new writing talent in film, television, radio, and theatre. The website contains examples of TV drama scripts , including EastEnders, Doctors, Ideal, Funland, The Smoking Room, Two Pints of Lager and Marigold. The site also includes radio drama scripts and examples of children's drama including Kerching and Tracey Beaker.
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USEFUL SITES OUTSIDE THE BBC
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Making The News
Making The News (MTN) is a free online publishing tool. It enables schools to publish news online in a variety of formats including text, images, audio, animation and video. It includes a page of useful links to sites where you can access free software tools. Visit Help then Links along the top bar.
Films For Learning
Videos made by staff and students can be uploaded to this website, for free, so that other schools can use them for educational purposes. An embedding facility enables videos to be hosted by Films For Learning and played from other websites, such as school sites.
Headliners
Headliners (formerly Children's Express) is a UK-wide news agency producing news, features and comment by young people, aged eight to 19. Through a journalism programme, they research and write stories on issues that are important to them for publication in national and local newspapers, magazines, television and radio.
Children and Radio
A not-for-profit organisation which promotes and encourages radio for and by children and young people.
Channel 4 Breaking The News
The Channel 4 news team worked with nine schools and colleges to make an online news bulletin. The accompanying website shows how students scripted, compiled and edited the bulletin at the end of eight weeks of preparation. The website also features a media studies course for 14 to 19 year olds developed with Channel 4 News, ITN and the participating schools.
Sky News Student Site Virtual Newsroom
A useful resource for GCSE, A-level, and undergraduate Media students, this virtual Sky News Student Newsroom takes you on a tour of the various job descriptions involved in television news production. It explains the journey of a story through the newsroom, the sound and vision department and the studio and gallery before being broadcast.
Radiowaves Voice It
Radiowaves Voice It enables young people to create websites, blogs and podcasts to investigate, report or campaign on issues that matter to them. It is an opportunity for students to get their voices heard by people who can make a difference, such as local councillors, MPs and ministers. Registering gives you free access to the Radiowaves Voice It channel where students can create web pages, publish audio and video podcasts and receive feedback.
The British Film Institute
The British Film Institute promotes understanding and appreciation of Britain's film and television heritage and culture. The accompanying website includes a section of activities, educational resources and services relevant to teaching and learning about moving image media.
Becta
Becta - the British Educational Communications and Technology Agency - is the government's lead partner in supporting educational ICT development and delivery. Their website includes this section on using technology safely in schools. Becta's Next Generation Learning campaign aims to encourage more schools and colleges to use technology to its full potential, in order to improve learning.
CEOPThe government agency, Child Exploitation and Online Protection, has produced a website where young people can learn about internet safety, called Thinkuknow . The BBC have worked with CEOP to create a dedicated page with tips on safety for School Reporters.
Parliament's Education Service
Designed to support the political literacy and citizenship education requirements of the national curricula in the UK, this website contains free resources to develop an understanding of Parliament and democracy, including MP visits to schools and online classroom resources. The above link directs users to the content for 11-14 year olds.
UK Youth Parliament
UKYP is an independent, national charity which gives 11-18-year-olds a chance to voice their opinions within a structure that resembles that of Parliament. During UKYP elections, which take place each year, over 500 Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs) and and Deputy MYPs are elected to represent young people in their constituency. Once elected they work with their MPs, councillors, school and youth councils and peer group members on the issues of greatest concern to their constituents.
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