What is the purpose of Newsround?
What is the purpose of Newsround?
Newsround has a target audience of 6 to 12-year-olds and the stories and language used in our bulletins reflects that. We try to pick stories that will appeal to our viewers – and we try to bring a child’s view into our reports. Our team is a mix of child experts, journalists and teachers.
How do you write a Newsround?
Contact Newsround
- Before you contact us please check our frequently asked questions.
- To suggest a story idea, send a comment or let us know of any problems you’ve spotted email [email protected].
- The BBC has a system of dealing with complaints from our audience.
What happened Newsround?
Newsround axed the evening edition of its bulletin after 48 years in 2020, citing changes to how children watch television. A shorter eight-minute bulletin still airs in the mornings. According to James, this strategy has proved popular with teachers.
Is Newsround reliable?
“Newsround has always maintained certain standards in terms of children’s news, and takes care to select and tell stories that are accurate and age-appropriate.
How long does Newsround last?
BBC’s Newsround has been axed from its afternoon TV slot after 48 years as the news bulletin aimed at children moves to YouTube.
Who started Newsround?
Tributes have been paid to the man who created Newsround. Edward Barnes, who came up with the idea for the programme, has died at the age of 92.
How often is Newsround on?
every day
Newsround broadcasts live every day on the CBBC channel.
Does Newsround exist?
Newsround broadcasts live every day on the CBBC channel. Here’s when we’re on the TV and you can also watch the bulletin online at our website and on BBC iPlayer.
What age is Newsround aimed at?
6 to 12-year-olds
Newsround has a target audience of 6 to 12-year-olds and the stories and language used in our bulletins reflects that. We try to pick stories that will appeal to our viewers – and we try to bring a child’s view into our reports.
Why is Newsround good for kids?
Why does Newsround continue to be so important to kids today? Kids are interested in the news around them and they want the real stuff, not sugar coated information. That’s why Newsround is so important because we are answering the questions they’re asking – and making it fun where it’s appropriate too.
Who made Newsround?
John Craven
Interview with John Craven. How did Newsround start? Newsround started in 1972 because the TV executives in children’s television had a six-minute gap to fill with the schedules on Tuesdays and Thursdays. They decided to create a news bulletin for children, as research showed that children hated the news.
Is Newsround daily?