The BBC Trust said it would also be looking at BBC3, radio station 1Xtra and the website for teenagers Switch as it examines whether the corporation is reaching young people through a range of media outlets at the times and places that suit them.
Trustee Alison Hastings, who is leading the review, said: “The BBC must offer something of value to people of all ages in order to deliver its public purposes, and young people are no exception.
“We will consider how young people are watching and using BBC programmes and services on television, radio and online and the value they derive from them. We will be looking at everything the BBC offers young people and, as part of this, we want to hear from all young people, whether or not they use these services.”
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
