In this free downloadable video lesson suitable for A-Level (Year 12-13) and post-16 Learners, our Compliance Officers provide an expert introduction to the BBFC which covers the following topic areas:

• The role of the BBFC

• The importance of film regulation 

• BBFC age ratings and content advice

• Our classification standards and how we classify issues such as violence, threat, drugs and rude humour

• Our Advice service

• Rating trailers.

The resource can be used to enhance lessons across various curriculums, including film studies, media studies and digital media courses.

This BBFC Intro includes age-appropriate clips from U to 15-rated films and episodic content. Click on the links below for our age ratings and full content advice for each feature:

• Little Women (2019) (U for very mild threat)

• Chris Packham’s Animal Einsteins, Season 1, Episode 4, ‘Social Networkers’ (PG for mild sex references, rude humour)

• Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings (12(A) for moderate violence, fantasy threat, bloody images, language)

• Amy (15 for very strong language, strong drug references)

• Knock at the Cabin (Trailer) (12A)

You can also check out our short teacher’s guide on showing film clips in the classroom.

We are always keen on your feedback, so if you’ve used this resource and have any thoughts, please email education@bbfc.co.uk.