List of directors of BBC Children's

The Director of BBC Children's and Education is the current name for the editorial head of BBC Children's and Education; the post has had a variety of titles since the department's inception in 1950.

The position is line managed by Kate Phillips, the BBC's Chief Content Officer.

Remit The director is responsible for all operational and editorial aspects of BBC Children's and Education, including the commissioning and acquisition of all content within the division. They lead the BBC's content strategy for children on BBC iPlayer. As at July 2025, the position is remunerated between £255,000 and £259,999 annually.

List of directors Post HolderName of job title at time of appointmentTenurePatricia Hidalgo ReinaDirector of BBC Children's and Education2020–presentAlice WebbDirector of BBC Children's2015–2020Kay BenbowActing Director of BBC Children's2014–2015Joe GodwinDirector of BBC Children's2009–2014Richard DeverellDirector of BBC Children's2006–2009Alison SharmanController, BBC Children's2005–2006Dorothy Prior Controller, BBC Children's2003–2005Nigel PickardController, BBC Children's 2000–2003Roy ThompsonCommissioner, BBC Children's1997–2000Lorraine HeggesseyHead of Children's Programmes1997–1999Anna HomeHead of Children's Programmes 1986–1997Edward BarnesHead of Children's Programmes1978–1986 Monica SimsHead of Children's Programmes1967–1978Doreen StephensHead of Family Programmes1964–1967Ursula EasonActing Head of Children's Programmes 1963–1964Owen ReedHead of Children's Programmes1956–1963Freda LingstromHead of Children's Programmes1951–1956Richmond PostgateJoint Acting Head of Children's Programmes1950–1951Cecil Madden

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