In this free video resource suitable for Secondary learners (Years 7-11), our Compliance Officers provide an expert introduction to the BBFC which covers the following topic areas:

• The role of the BBFC

• BBFC age ratings and content advice

• Our classification standards and how we classify issues such as violence, discrimination, mental health 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.

Our BBFC Intro includes age-appropriate clips from U to 12(A)-rated films. Click on the links below for our age ratings and full content advice for each feature:

• The Garfield Movie (U for very mild threat, violence, language, rude humour)

• Hidden Figures (PG for discrimination theme, mild bad language)

• Black Panther (12(A) for moderate violence, injury detail, rude gesture)

• Words on Bathroom Walls (12(A) for mental illness theme, moderate sex references, infrequent strong language)

• Barbie (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.