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The BBC is to close all positions relating to its online education service BBC Jam.
Those previously working on BBC Jam, around 200 staff in total, are reported to have either left already or will be employed elsewhere in the BBC, leaving a net job loss of around 31 people.
The BBC Trust suspended BBC Jam in March after complaints from the commercial sector that the service, based on the UK's school curriculum, was ‘damaging competitors' interests.’
Controller of BBC Learning Liz Cleaver said: "I recognise that the past few weeks have been stressful for everyone involved in Jam following the suspension of the service in March, and commend staff for their patience and professionalism. We have tried as hard as possible to minimise the number of post closures when making changes to staff numbers and, in particular, to avoid compulsory redundancy by seeking volunteers or redeploying staff."
BBC Learning will deliver an alternative proposal to Jam to the BBC Trust in the coming months.
Those previously working on BBC Jam, around 200 staff in total, are reported to have either left already or will be employed elsewhere in the BBC, leaving a net job loss of around 31 people.
The BBC Trust suspended BBC Jam in March after complaints from the commercial sector that the service, based on the UK's school curriculum, was ‘damaging competitors' interests.’
Controller of BBC Learning Liz Cleaver said: "I recognise that the past few weeks have been stressful for everyone involved in Jam following the suspension of the service in March, and commend staff for their patience and professionalism. We have tried as hard as possible to minimise the number of post closures when making changes to staff numbers and, in particular, to avoid compulsory redundancy by seeking volunteers or redeploying staff."
BBC Learning will deliver an alternative proposal to Jam to the BBC Trust in the coming months.
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