SECONDARY NEWS
BBC Bitesize unveils new series of GCSE History revision podcasts
BBC Bitesize has launched six new GCSE revision podcast series for students studying History, working in partnership with BBC Sounds. These build on the existing offer of Bitesize podcasts for GCSE English Literature and Science.
Each podcast examines key areas of the History specifications with episodes lasting approximately 10 minutes.
The new series includes Elizabeth I presented by historian and author, Alice Loxton, along with history podcaster, Anouska Lewis. History podcaster, Katie Charlwood, joins TV and radio presenter (and history enthusiast), Datshiane Navanayagam, to host four further podcast series: Germany in the 20th Century; the Cold War and Vietnam; the USA in the 20th Century; and the British Empire.
Datshiane and Katie also present a four-part series discussing the key skills required when sitting a History exam as informed by teacher consultants. The hosts give top tips on how to tackle a range of exam- style questions and guide listeners through a range of worked examples. Emma Till, Executive Producer at BBC Bitesize, said: “We want to give young people the opportunity to revise how they want, when they want, and the podcasts complement the other resources that Bitesize offers to students preparing for exams. We’ve had positive feedback from
students on the podcasts – they appreciate the hosts’ authentic links to the subject as well as the quizzes, recaps and ways to remember key information. We hope that students enjoy these new History series as we approach exam season.”
E.ON introduces New Energy Academy to bolster student sustainability skills
sense of agency as students envision themselves as future leaders and innovators.
Teachers benefit too, with resources co-developed by practising teachers to ensure seamless integration into secondary teaching. Assemblies, PSHE lessons and STEM-focused materials align with updated Gatsby Benchmarks, making it easy to bring real-world sustainability themes into the classroom.
“Our New Energy Academy is about more than education – it’s about empowerment,” said Scott Somerville, Director of External Affairs at E.ON UK. “We want young people to feel confident in their ability to lead the way to a new energy world, equipped with the skills and passion to make a real difference.
E.ON, a pioneer in the energy industry, has launched the ‘New Energy Academy‘, a free educational programme designed to empower students with the skills and inspiration needed to lead the charge towards a more sustainable future.
By sparking curiosity about green careers and fostering key employability skills, E.ON is nurturing the next generation of trailblazers who will help drive the transition to net zero.
The New Energy Academy introduces students to the vast and evolving world of sustainability-focused roles, expanding beyond traditional STEM careers to include marketing, data science, artificial intelligence and more. With sustainability at the core of many future professions, this programme emphasises the critical intersection of creativity, technology and leadership in building a greener world.
Through hands-on activities and inspiring videos led by young professionals at E.ON, students see how their skills can make a difference in addressing climate challenges. From creative problem-solving to teamwork and communication, each activity immerses participants in real-world contexts that prepare them for green careers. At the heart of the programme are engaging, skill-building activities tailored to inspire action and innovation. Students participate in dynamic activities that challenge them to design forward-thinking solutions, such as sustainable city prototypes, and pitch their ideas to peers. These activities not only foster critical employability skills but also ignite a
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Until 23 May 2025, schools can participate in an exciting competition to celebrate the sustainability trailblazers who inspire their students. Teachers can guide their students to create submissions, which will be entered by the school. The most inspiring entries will earn the school a visit from Fara Williams MBE, a football legend, paired with an engaging live green skills workshop delivered by Hark.
Teachers can integrate this challenge into lessons or assign it as homework, offering a flexible and engaging opportunity for schools to explore sustainability topics. This comes at a crucial time, as nearly half of UK teachers (49%) report lacking confidence in teaching sustainability and climate change effectively, while about 70% have expressed the need for more professional development in integrating green skills into their lessons.
Furthermore, the updated Gatsby Benchmarks require teachers to ensure they link teaching to careers and pathway options while delivering meaningful business encounters across multiple years. By providing practical resources and structured support, E.ON’s New Energy Academy aims to bridge this gap, aligning with these benchmarks and empowering teachers to inspire their students with future-focused skills. The New Energy Academy is open to all secondary students and offers a wealth of free resources to inspire and prepare young people for a sustainable future.
To learn more, enter the competition and register your school, visit
eonenergy.com/new-energy-academy.
April 2025
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