| Network | BBC One (1957–1983) BBC Two (1983–2010) |
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| Launched | 24 September 1957 |
| Closed | 26 March 2010 |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Owner | BBC |
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| Format | Educational programming |
| Original language(s) | English |
BBC Schools, also known as BBC for Schools and Colleges or BBC Education, is the educational programming strand set up by the BBC in 1957, broadcasting a range of educational programmes for children aged 5–16. From launch until June 1983, programming was based on BBC1 during the daytime, apart from coverage of major news events which saw the programmes shifted to BBC2. In September 1983, programming was transferred permanently to BBC2 freeing BBC1 to develop its own daytime schedule. The strand, named Daytime on Two, remained on BBC Two until March 2010, later supplemented by the 'Class TV' strand on CBBC.