BBC 500 Words

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Last checked at: 21 May 2026

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Source URLs

• https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/500-words/articles/zdntywx#zqynb7h
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/500words

Why this listing is included

• Official BBC terms: opens Tuesday 23 September 2025 at 8am BST.
• Official BBC terms: closes Friday 7 November 2025 at 9pm GMT.
• Official BBC terms: categories are ages 5-7 and ages 8-11.

Notes

Official BBC 500 Words cycle. Terms indicate 2025/26 entry window from 23 Sep 2025 (08:00 BST) to 7 Nov 2025 (21:00 GMT).

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