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- Leading provider of FREE educational resources for all subjects 🏆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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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
New Updates to the ERA Video Streaming Platform - Educational Recording Agency
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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
🎓 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
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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...
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
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
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 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
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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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
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
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
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
🎭 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Licensing = fair reward for creators + richer learning for students. 🌟

More about the ERA Licence: https://bit.ly/4cWdln5
3 quick tips for making the most of Student Share on the ERA video streaming platform:

1️⃣ Assign clips for flipped learning
2️⃣ Use playlists to support homework
3️⃣ Share securely – no logins needed!

📽️ Get started: https://bit.ly/3yM38W2
Most UK schools are already covered by an ERA Licence...so yes, you can use TV & radio in class!

Need ideas? Our Licence in Action page is full of creative examples from teachers nationwide:
👉 https://bit.ly/4lQEQCf