The Climate Classroom · 2026/27
Release
schedule.
Series 1 — Core Climate Science introduces the essential science; Series 2 — What Happens Next? explores the questions that follow. One principal Tuesday release each week: an illustrated Series 1 video lesson or a new Series 2 video podcast, with videos on YouTube and Spotify and audio on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
- 16
- illustrated Series 1 episodes
- 8
- new Series 2 video podcasts
- 25 May 2027
- final scheduled episode
Series 1 — Core Climate Science
The original podcasts, now becoming illustrated videos.
Series 1 began as sixteen short audio podcasts explaining the essential climate science for children and families. Those original episodes are available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and are now being released as lightly illustrated videos on YouTube and Spotify, designed for classroom screening in Years 5 and 6.
Each episode is about 12 minutes long and introduces one important idea, starting with the difference between weather and climate and why the Earth is warming. Follow the episodes in order to build the foundations for the questions explored in Series 2.
The website brings together video links, quizzes, discussion prompts, Belle’s Question, teacher notes and scientific sources. Printable A4 classroom illustration packs are available for all sixteen Core episodes. All resources are free, with no registration required.
Core Episodes 1–4 are available now as illustrated videos on YouTube and Spotify. Episode 3, Ancient Carbon: Where CO₂ Comes From, is available for its 6 October release. Episode 4 is already publicly visible ahead of its formal programme date of 13 October. The programme below retains all scheduled dates unchanged.
Series 2 — What Happens Next?
Eight new questions that go beyond the basics.
Series 2 is a set of new, approximately 12-minute video podcasts. Each one follows the relevant Series 1 science and explores what it means in practice—from limiting warming and producing cleaner energy to fairness, health, adaptation and what communities can do together.
The episodes can be used for teacher-led classroom viewing or listening or explored at home with a parent or carer. Series 2 is available in video and audio: videos on YouTube and Spotify, and audio on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Episode 1 is available now; the remaining episodes follow the programme below.
Oldest first
The full programme.
- Series 1 · Video lesson
- Series 2 · Video Podcast
- School break
- Development period
Autumn 2026
Two Series 1 episodes lead into each Series 2 podcast.
- Series 1 · Episode 1 · VideoWhat Is Climate?
- Series 1 · Episode 2 · VideoWhy Is the Earth Warming?
- Series 2 · Video PodcastCan We Stop the Planet Getting Warmer?
- Series 1 · Episode 3 · VideoWhere CO₂ Comes From
- Series 1 · Episode 4 · VideoMethane
- Series 2 · Video PodcastCan We Get the Energy We Need?
- PauseHalf-term pause
- Series 1 · Episode 5 · VideoWhy Forests Matter
- Series 1 · Episode 6 · VideoWarming and Water
- DevelopmentVideo production and classroom-resource work
Spring 2027
Two Series 1 lessons continue to lead into each Series 2 podcast.
- Series 2 · Video PodcastCan Nature Help Fix the Climate?
- Series 1 · Episode 7 · VideoThe Ocean Engine
- Series 1 · Episode 8 · VideoIce and Albedo
- Series 2 · Video PodcastIs Climate Change Fair?
- Series 1 · Episode 9 · VideoThe Rising Sea
- PauseHalf-term pause
- Series 1 · Episode 10 · VideoHeatwaves, Drought and Fire
- Series 2 · Video PodcastDid Climate Change Cause That Heatwave?
- Series 1 · Episode 11 · VideoAnimals in Changing Habitats
- Series 1 · Episode 12 · VideoFood and Climate
- Series 2 · Video PodcastDoes Climate Change Affect Our Health?
- PauseEaster pause
Summer 2027
Complete both series, then bring the full playlist and resources together.
- Series 1 · Episode 13 · VideoTransport Choices & Climate
- Series 1 · Episode 14 · VideoThe Hidden Carbon in Things
- Series 2 · Video PodcastHow Do We Live With Changes Already Happening?
- Series 1 · Episode 15 · VideoHomes, Buildings & Climate
- Series 1 · Episode 16 · VideoThe Future Starts with You
- Series 2 finale · Video PodcastWhat Can We Do Together About Climate Change?Creating a Climate-Friendly Community
- FocusComplete playlist and classroom resources
Release dates may occasionally change. This page will always show the current programme.