The BBC may increase its amount of educational programming if schools close due to swine flu, it has been reported.

The Daily Telegraph reports that government ministers have already consulted with Beeb bigwigs about the possibility of schools closing temporarily.

A BBC spokeswoman confirmed: “Throughout the year, the BBC always looks carefully at its available audiences and, as with holiday periods for example, it may be appropriate to run a similar schedule for children depending on how long the schools are closed.

“While it would be impractical to make new educational TV programmes in the time available, we would look at whether programmes of an educational or informative nature could interest children who are not at school.”

Meanwhile, a Department for Children, Schools and Families representative said: “It would be unfair to comment on any ongoing work with specific bodies at this point, especially when we strongly expect schools to reopen as normal in September. We are, of course, looking at a range of contingency plans.”

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