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🏆ERA Free Resource 2021
- Inspiring teachers with engaging audio-visual tools from our members
- Home to the BBC Literary Archive & the Natural Curriculum
https://era.org.uk/
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New Updates to the ERA Video Streaming Platform - Educational Recording Agency
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You asked, we listened! Our latest Video Streaming Platform updates are here:
✅Bookmark TV & radio clips for quick access
✅Add private notes to save timecodes & key themes
✅Enjoy a personalised profile hub to store your media
Watch our new demo to see the features in action: bit.ly/4jsnbzN
✅Bookmark TV & radio clips for quick access
✅Add private notes to save timecodes & key themes
✅Enjoy a personalised profile hub to store your media
Watch our new demo to see the features in action: bit.ly/4jsnbzN
It’s #AntiBullyingWeek
Use the Newsround Debate: Bullying episode to open safe, honest discussion in class. Ricky & Leah speak with children about their real experiences and how we can respond. https://bit.ly/484tQfX
Use the Newsround Debate: Bullying episode to open safe, honest discussion in class. Ricky & Leah speak with children about their real experiences and how we can respond. https://bit.ly/484tQfX
November 12, 2025 at 11:45 AM
It’s #AntiBullyingWeek
Use the Newsround Debate: Bullying episode to open safe, honest discussion in class. Ricky & Leah speak with children about their real experiences and how we can respond. https://bit.ly/484tQfX
Use the Newsround Debate: Bullying episode to open safe, honest discussion in class. Ricky & Leah speak with children about their real experiences and how we can respond. https://bit.ly/484tQfX
Happy #WorldScienceDay!
If you’re looking for clear, ready-to-use support for teaching core science, our Science playlists with @OCR_Science breaks down key biology, chemistry & physics concepts in a way students can connect to the real world.https://bit.ly/441zZrZ
If you’re looking for clear, ready-to-use support for teaching core science, our Science playlists with @OCR_Science breaks down key biology, chemistry & physics concepts in a way students can connect to the real world.https://bit.ly/441zZrZ
OCR Gateway Science Suite - Educational Recording Agency
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November 10, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Happy #WorldScienceDay!
If you’re looking for clear, ready-to-use support for teaching core science, our Science playlists with @OCR_Science breaks down key biology, chemistry & physics concepts in a way students can connect to the real world.https://bit.ly/441zZrZ
If you’re looking for clear, ready-to-use support for teaching core science, our Science playlists with @OCR_Science breaks down key biology, chemistry & physics concepts in a way students can connect to the real world.https://bit.ly/441zZrZ
Join us this Bonfire Night for a fiery trip through history! 🔥
Discover why Guy Fawkes was determined to blow up the Houses of Parliament and kill King James I in this one-off precursor to the Historyonic's series, hosted by Nick Knowles.
Watch the full episode: https://bit.ly/47AY1tX
Discover why Guy Fawkes was determined to blow up the Houses of Parliament and kill King James I in this one-off precursor to the Historyonic's series, hosted by Nick Knowles.
Watch the full episode: https://bit.ly/47AY1tX
November 5, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Join us this Bonfire Night for a fiery trip through history! 🔥
Discover why Guy Fawkes was determined to blow up the Houses of Parliament and kill King James I in this one-off precursor to the Historyonic's series, hosted by Nick Knowles.
Watch the full episode: https://bit.ly/47AY1tX
Discover why Guy Fawkes was determined to blow up the Houses of Parliament and kill King James I in this one-off precursor to the Historyonic's series, hosted by Nick Knowles.
Watch the full episode: https://bit.ly/47AY1tX
🎓 Did you know? You can share clips & programmes with your class using our Student Share feature!
Just tap the share icon on the clip page and send the generated URL. Try it for one of your homework tasks>>https://bit.ly/4jsnbzN
Just tap the share icon on the clip page and send the generated URL. Try it for one of your homework tasks>>https://bit.ly/4jsnbzN
November 3, 2025 at 10:56 AM
🎓 Did you know? You can share clips & programmes with your class using our Student Share feature!
Just tap the share icon on the clip page and send the generated URL. Try it for one of your homework tasks>>https://bit.ly/4jsnbzN
Just tap the share icon on the clip page and send the generated URL. Try it for one of your homework tasks>>https://bit.ly/4jsnbzN
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SAVE ARTS EDUCATION🚨
Today we deliver an urgent message to government - the Curriculum and Assessment Review must put the arts back at the heart of the curriculum, signed by 1300+ arts professionals.
Read the open letter in The Times ⬇️
www.thetimes.com/article/c365...
Today we deliver an urgent message to government - the Curriculum and Assessment Review must put the arts back at the heart of the curriculum, signed by 1300+ arts professionals.
Read the open letter in The Times ⬇️
www.thetimes.com/article/c365...
October 31, 2025 at 8:45 AM
SAVE ARTS EDUCATION🚨
Today we deliver an urgent message to government - the Curriculum and Assessment Review must put the arts back at the heart of the curriculum, signed by 1300+ arts professionals.
Read the open letter in The Times ⬇️
www.thetimes.com/article/c365...
Today we deliver an urgent message to government - the Curriculum and Assessment Review must put the arts back at the heart of the curriculum, signed by 1300+ arts professionals.
Read the open letter in The Times ⬇️
www.thetimes.com/article/c365...
Climate change is a key theme across KS3 - KS5 Geography and here’s a powerful way to engage students in class discussions about it.
In this BBC4 programme, explorer Paul Rose investigates the dangers effecting the polar regions: https://bit.ly/4qzB1nS
In this BBC4 programme, explorer Paul Rose investigates the dangers effecting the polar regions: https://bit.ly/4qzB1nS
October 27, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Climate change is a key theme across KS3 - KS5 Geography and here’s a powerful way to engage students in class discussions about it.
In this BBC4 programme, explorer Paul Rose investigates the dangers effecting the polar regions: https://bit.ly/4qzB1nS
In this BBC4 programme, explorer Paul Rose investigates the dangers effecting the polar regions: https://bit.ly/4qzB1nS
Wishing a lovely break to those heading on half-term next week.😊
We're still around so, if you catch a programme over the holiday that you'd like to show your students on return, submit a request and we'll do our best to add it: https://bit.ly/2R4pYq9
We're still around so, if you catch a programme over the holiday that you'd like to show your students on return, submit a request and we'll do our best to add it: https://bit.ly/2R4pYq9
October 24, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Wishing a lovely break to those heading on half-term next week.😊
We're still around so, if you catch a programme over the holiday that you'd like to show your students on return, submit a request and we'll do our best to add it: https://bit.ly/2R4pYq9
We're still around so, if you catch a programme over the holiday that you'd like to show your students on return, submit a request and we'll do our best to add it: https://bit.ly/2R4pYq9
Blue Peter turns 67! 🎂
As the world’s longest-running children’s TV show, Blue Peter has inspired generations since its first episode aired on 16 October 1958. 💙
Explore classroom clips for primary & secondary students https://bit.ly/436oPkc
As the world’s longest-running children’s TV show, Blue Peter has inspired generations since its first episode aired on 16 October 1958. 💙
Explore classroom clips for primary & secondary students https://bit.ly/436oPkc
October 16, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Blue Peter turns 67! 🎂
As the world’s longest-running children’s TV show, Blue Peter has inspired generations since its first episode aired on 16 October 1958. 💙
Explore classroom clips for primary & secondary students https://bit.ly/436oPkc
As the world’s longest-running children’s TV show, Blue Peter has inspired generations since its first episode aired on 16 October 1958. 💙
Explore classroom clips for primary & secondary students https://bit.ly/436oPkc
As we continue to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, today we’re focusing on Scotland.
In this clip, Sir Geoff Palmer OBE shares his journey migrating from Jamaica to becoming Scotland’s first Black professor.
🎥 Watch here 👉 https://bit.ly/3WC5OlW
In this clip, Sir Geoff Palmer OBE shares his journey migrating from Jamaica to becoming Scotland’s first Black professor.
🎥 Watch here 👉 https://bit.ly/3WC5OlW
First generation | Black and Scottish - Educational Recording Agency
BBC Scotland, 2022 - The first black professor in Scotland talks about his heritage.
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October 14, 2025 at 2:08 PM
As we continue to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, today we’re focusing on Scotland.
In this clip, Sir Geoff Palmer OBE shares his journey migrating from Jamaica to becoming Scotland’s first Black professor.
🎥 Watch here 👉 https://bit.ly/3WC5OlW
In this clip, Sir Geoff Palmer OBE shares his journey migrating from Jamaica to becoming Scotland’s first Black professor.
🎥 Watch here 👉 https://bit.ly/3WC5OlW
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay 💚
If you’re looking for resources to support your students you’ll find 150+ wellbeing videos that can help young people manage stress, find balance and build resilience on ERA. https://bit.ly/3L0HiID
If you’re looking for resources to support your students you’ll find 150+ wellbeing videos that can help young people manage stress, find balance and build resilience on ERA. https://bit.ly/3L0HiID
October 10, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay 💚
If you’re looking for resources to support your students you’ll find 150+ wellbeing videos that can help young people manage stress, find balance and build resilience on ERA. https://bit.ly/3L0HiID
If you’re looking for resources to support your students you’ll find 150+ wellbeing videos that can help young people manage stress, find balance and build resilience on ERA. https://bit.ly/3L0HiID
From the lyrical legacy of Robert Burns to George Mackay Brown, our Curriculum for Excellence literacy collection features dramatisations and expert analysis from key works on the National 5 and Higher English syllabus. Check it out: https://bit.ly/4mlL4e3
October 9, 2025 at 10:24 AM
From the lyrical legacy of Robert Burns to George Mackay Brown, our Curriculum for Excellence literacy collection features dramatisations and expert analysis from key works on the National 5 and Higher English syllabus. Check it out: https://bit.ly/4mlL4e3
Celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth & #NationalPoetryDay 🎶
Explore our Lit in Colour playlist with an episode of Songs To Live By, where poet Malika Booker & singer-songwriter Samm Henshaw share the music that shaped their lives & celebrates Black culture.👉 https://bit.ly/3ILlHDq
Explore our Lit in Colour playlist with an episode of Songs To Live By, where poet Malika Booker & singer-songwriter Samm Henshaw share the music that shaped their lives & celebrates Black culture.👉 https://bit.ly/3ILlHDq
October 2, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth & #NationalPoetryDay 🎶
Explore our Lit in Colour playlist with an episode of Songs To Live By, where poet Malika Booker & singer-songwriter Samm Henshaw share the music that shaped their lives & celebrates Black culture.👉 https://bit.ly/3ILlHDq
Explore our Lit in Colour playlist with an episode of Songs To Live By, where poet Malika Booker & singer-songwriter Samm Henshaw share the music that shaped their lives & celebrates Black culture.👉 https://bit.ly/3ILlHDq
Bring Dickens to life with Adaptations in the Classroom!
Developed with Dr Lucy Hobbs, this KS3–KS4 resource uses film & TV versions of A Christmas Carol to support GCSE study. Includes a guide + 3 lesson plans.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4eiQQZ0
Developed with Dr Lucy Hobbs, this KS3–KS4 resource uses film & TV versions of A Christmas Carol to support GCSE study. Includes a guide + 3 lesson plans.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4eiQQZ0
October 2, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Bring Dickens to life with Adaptations in the Classroom!
Developed with Dr Lucy Hobbs, this KS3–KS4 resource uses film & TV versions of A Christmas Carol to support GCSE study. Includes a guide + 3 lesson plans.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4eiQQZ0
Developed with Dr Lucy Hobbs, this KS3–KS4 resource uses film & TV versions of A Christmas Carol to support GCSE study. Includes a guide + 3 lesson plans.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4eiQQZ0
Exploring diverse perspectives through characters, storylines & documentaries helps build safe, inclusive classrooms.
Our secondary PSHE playlist supports teaching sensitive subjects with care.
👉 https://bit.ly/3TdIcCr
Our secondary PSHE playlist supports teaching sensitive subjects with care.
👉 https://bit.ly/3TdIcCr
September 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Exploring diverse perspectives through characters, storylines & documentaries helps build safe, inclusive classrooms.
Our secondary PSHE playlist supports teaching sensitive subjects with care.
👉 https://bit.ly/3TdIcCr
Our secondary PSHE playlist supports teaching sensitive subjects with care.
👉 https://bit.ly/3TdIcCr
🎭 What if your students could see Shakespeare in action as they read?
Our new Scene by Scene Hub brings key moments to life with clips, context & classroom-ready insights. Perfect for teaching the Bard with ease.
Explore the full scenes library: https://bit.ly/3ItebwT
Our new Scene by Scene Hub brings key moments to life with clips, context & classroom-ready insights. Perfect for teaching the Bard with ease.
Explore the full scenes library: https://bit.ly/3ItebwT
September 26, 2025 at 2:19 PM
🎭 What if your students could see Shakespeare in action as they read?
Our new Scene by Scene Hub brings key moments to life with clips, context & classroom-ready insights. Perfect for teaching the Bard with ease.
Explore the full scenes library: https://bit.ly/3ItebwT
Our new Scene by Scene Hub brings key moments to life with clips, context & classroom-ready insights. Perfect for teaching the Bard with ease.
Explore the full scenes library: https://bit.ly/3ItebwT
Did you know? It’s been 20 years since the BBC’s iconic Pride and Prejudice (1995) first aired!
Colin Firth’s unforgettable Mr Darcy + Andrew Davies’ brilliant adaptation = TV history.
English Teachers: all 6 episodes are available to stream on ERA: https://bit.ly/3Kz591R
Colin Firth’s unforgettable Mr Darcy + Andrew Davies’ brilliant adaptation = TV history.
English Teachers: all 6 episodes are available to stream on ERA: https://bit.ly/3Kz591R
September 24, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Did you know? It’s been 20 years since the BBC’s iconic Pride and Prejudice (1995) first aired!
Colin Firth’s unforgettable Mr Darcy + Andrew Davies’ brilliant adaptation = TV history.
English Teachers: all 6 episodes are available to stream on ERA: https://bit.ly/3Kz591R
Colin Firth’s unforgettable Mr Darcy + Andrew Davies’ brilliant adaptation = TV history.
English Teachers: all 6 episodes are available to stream on ERA: https://bit.ly/3Kz591R
Have you seen our Awareness Events page yet?
As #BlackHistoryMonth approaches, explore our playlist of clips & programmes to bring into your lessons and spark discussion: https://bit.ly/40ufvDd
As #BlackHistoryMonth approaches, explore our playlist of clips & programmes to bring into your lessons and spark discussion: https://bit.ly/40ufvDd
September 19, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Have you seen our Awareness Events page yet?
As #BlackHistoryMonth approaches, explore our playlist of clips & programmes to bring into your lessons and spark discussion: https://bit.ly/40ufvDd
As #BlackHistoryMonth approaches, explore our playlist of clips & programmes to bring into your lessons and spark discussion: https://bit.ly/40ufvDd
How can TV & film bring Sociology to life in the classroom?
In our latest guest blog, teacher Marina Dickings shares tips on using clips to support critical theory & classroom learning. Read more>> https://bit.ly/3KrYjLv
In our latest guest blog, teacher Marina Dickings shares tips on using clips to support critical theory & classroom learning. Read more>> https://bit.ly/3KrYjLv
September 18, 2025 at 2:25 PM
How can TV & film bring Sociology to life in the classroom?
In our latest guest blog, teacher Marina Dickings shares tips on using clips to support critical theory & classroom learning. Read more>> https://bit.ly/3KrYjLv
In our latest guest blog, teacher Marina Dickings shares tips on using clips to support critical theory & classroom learning. Read more>> https://bit.ly/3KrYjLv
Ever spotted the perfect programme but lost it later? 👀
With our Bookmark feature you can save all your favourite clips in one place, ready for when term-time topics roll around. https://bit.ly/3K19qeg
With our Bookmark feature you can save all your favourite clips in one place, ready for when term-time topics roll around. https://bit.ly/3K19qeg
September 18, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Ever spotted the perfect programme but lost it later? 👀
With our Bookmark feature you can save all your favourite clips in one place, ready for when term-time topics roll around. https://bit.ly/3K19qeg
With our Bookmark feature you can save all your favourite clips in one place, ready for when term-time topics roll around. https://bit.ly/3K19qeg
Why does broadcast content still matter in the age of YouTube?
✅ Appropriate
✅ Ad-free
✅ Legal for education (via Licencing)
But…many teachers aren’t using it to its full potential.
Join our FREE webinar for tips and insights: https://bit.ly/4mgYHtv
✅ Appropriate
✅ Ad-free
✅ Legal for education (via Licencing)
But…many teachers aren’t using it to its full potential.
Join our FREE webinar for tips and insights: https://bit.ly/4mgYHtv
September 16, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Why does broadcast content still matter in the age of YouTube?
✅ Appropriate
✅ Ad-free
✅ Legal for education (via Licencing)
But…many teachers aren’t using it to its full potential.
Join our FREE webinar for tips and insights: https://bit.ly/4mgYHtv
✅ Appropriate
✅ Ad-free
✅ Legal for education (via Licencing)
But…many teachers aren’t using it to its full potential.
Join our FREE webinar for tips and insights: https://bit.ly/4mgYHtv
Julia Donaldson’s birthday is tomorrow! We’re celebrating with a true childhood classic — The Gruffalo. Revisit the magical 2009 BBC adaptation here 👉 https://bit.ly/4nwpi7a
September 15, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Julia Donaldson’s birthday is tomorrow! We’re celebrating with a true childhood classic — The Gruffalo. Revisit the magical 2009 BBC adaptation here 👉 https://bit.ly/4nwpi7a
🌍 How can TV enhance geography lessons?
From plate tectonics to population change, teachers tell us it helps make big ideas real.
Here’s what one user said👇https://bit.ly/4bj9Fep
From plate tectonics to population change, teachers tell us it helps make big ideas real.
Here’s what one user said👇https://bit.ly/4bj9Fep
September 4, 2025 at 7:45 AM
🌍 How can TV enhance geography lessons?
From plate tectonics to population change, teachers tell us it helps make big ideas real.
Here’s what one user said👇https://bit.ly/4bj9Fep
From plate tectonics to population change, teachers tell us it helps make big ideas real.
Here’s what one user said👇https://bit.ly/4bj9Fep
Did you know students aged 16+ can create their own ERA account? 🎓
Get them set up from the start of term to boost revision & independent learning.
➡️ https://bit.ly/473CyuM
Get them set up from the start of term to boost revision & independent learning.
➡️ https://bit.ly/473CyuM
September 2, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Did you know students aged 16+ can create their own ERA account? 🎓
Get them set up from the start of term to boost revision & independent learning.
➡️ https://bit.ly/473CyuM
Get them set up from the start of term to boost revision & independent learning.
➡️ https://bit.ly/473CyuM
Welcome back to everyone heading back into classrooms this week!
✨ We’ve pulled together the latest teacher requests to support your lessons. Explore what’s trending 👉 https://bit.ly/2Uww6tE
✨ We’ve pulled together the latest teacher requests to support your lessons. Explore what’s trending 👉 https://bit.ly/2Uww6tE
September 1, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Welcome back to everyone heading back into classrooms this week!
✨ We’ve pulled together the latest teacher requests to support your lessons. Explore what’s trending 👉 https://bit.ly/2Uww6tE
✨ We’ve pulled together the latest teacher requests to support your lessons. Explore what’s trending 👉 https://bit.ly/2Uww6tE
Licensing = fair reward for creators + richer learning for students. 🌟
More about the ERA Licence: https://bit.ly/4cWdln5
More about the ERA Licence: https://bit.ly/4cWdln5
August 26, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Licensing = fair reward for creators + richer learning for students. 🌟
More about the ERA Licence: https://bit.ly/4cWdln5
More about the ERA Licence: https://bit.ly/4cWdln5