The Educational Recording Agency

24/09/2026

Calling secondary English teachers! We’ve partnered with the English Association to design a special free webinar just for you. From Shakespeare film adaptations to radio plays of classic works, we’ll explore how broadcast media can enhance and consolidate classroom learning. 🎥

What to expect:
• Overview of ERA streaming and our relevant video resources
• Teacher-led case studies with examples and best practices
• Support with registering for your free account

This webinar takes place on 15 October. Book your spot today: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/using-broadcast-media-to-enhance-secondary-english-tickets-2000178584991?aff=oddtdtcreator

We look forward to hearing from Emma Doherty, KS4 English Lead at Tomlinscote School in Surrey, and Natalie Cohenan, KS3 English Lead and Most Able Co-ordinator at Rooks Heath School in South Harrow, on their best practices.

18/09/2026

Do you teach AQA GCSE Religious Studies? As part of our new partnership, we’ll be exploring the use of curriculum-aligned video resources to support learning and keep your students engaged in a free webinar. 🙌

What to expect:
• Walkthrough of video collection created with AQA
• Teacher-led case studies with examples
• Support with registering for your free account

This webinar takes place on 30 September. Book your spot today: https://bit.ly/4AeZvaE

A special thanks to AQA subject leads Esther Zarafi and Jenni King for bringing this together, plus Jennifer Quartly-Watson, RS Lead at Lawrence Sheriff School, for kindly sharing her expertise.

09/09/2026

The latest PISA results offer encouraging news, with science performance showing improvement and England continuing to compare strongly internationally.
At a time when schools are balancing many competing pressures, these findings reflect the dedication, resilience and professionalism of educators across the country, helping young people engage with learning, ask questions, think critically and achieve their potential.

While there is more to be done to strengthen outcomes in maths and reading, we believe this is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the impact you make on learners every day. Thank you.

DfE hails ‘strong’ results for England in international tests, but makes the case for change

09/07/2026

We're delighted that ERA has been recognised in the latest EdTech Impact Summer Awards, across four different categories 🎉
In these cash-strapped times for schools, we're especially proud to be in the top spot for 'Saving schools money' ❤️Thank you Edtech Impact!

If your school isn't yet making use of their entitlement - please claim your free account at www.era.org.uk

03/07/2026

We recently had the pleasure of interviewing Tazmin, winner of the English Association’s Betty Haigh Shakespeare Prize 2025, sponsored by ERA. In the blog we hear about Tazmin’s inspiration and creative process, the importance of student access to performance and adaptations, and why your students should get involved in this year’s competition!

The 2026 competition runs until 30 September and is a valuable way to inspire independent thinking and creativity over the summer break. There's also a £200 prize for the winning entry! We hope the film and stage adaptations available in our Shakespeare Archive will be useful here!

https://bit.ly/3QzTL9H

17/06/2026

To every teacher reading this - thank you!

Thank you for the time, the care, the belief in children who need it most.

Thank you for turning ordinary lessons into moments that spark something.

We're proud to support classrooms with free video and audio resources, but are well aware the real magic happens because of you.

Thank you.

11/06/2026

ERA is delighted to sponsor this year's Betty Haigh Shakespeare Prize from The English Association. This competition offers an excellent enrichment opportunity for students aged 11–19 to explore Shakespeare through both creative and critical lenses. Running until 30 September 2026. https://bit.ly/44bE8Yx

It’s a valuable way to inspire independent thinking and creativity over the summer break, and there's a £200 prize for the winning entry! Educators are warmly encouraged to share this opportunity with their students and communities. We hope the film and stage adaptations available in our Shakespeare Archive will be useful here too! https://bit.ly/3hTm0fN

19/05/2026

The perfect resource for National Numeracy Day AND World Bee Day tomorrow (20th May)!

Created in collaboration with Royal Institution of Great Britain and the Natural Curriculum from ERA, this free, off-the-shelf masterclass resource, aimed at key stage 2 students, explores the fascinating mathematics behind honeybee honeycombs.

Using a pre-made slide show, notes and script, along with inspirational BBC video clips from the ERA archive, educators can help students uncover the fascinating mathematics behind honeycomb structures and discover how bees build efficient homes using geometry.

This engaging cross-curricular resource combines mathematics, science, and nature in a meaningful and memorable way.

99% of all UK state schools are covered by the ERA Licence, which means all staff can access the Natural Curriculum, including this masterclass, free of charge.

Katherine Mathieson, Director of the Royal Institution said:
“We’re delighted to be collaborating with the Natural Curriculum and ERA to create exciting, hands-on activities for young people to explore the fascinating links between mathematics, science, and the natural world.”

https://bit.ly/4udM5Z4

Ever wondered why beehives all over the world feature the same hexagonal pattern?

11/05/2026

We're really excited about this free masterclass - a collaboration between our sister site The Natural Curriculum and Royal Institution of Great Britain, which helps KS2 students uncover the fascinating mathematics behind honeycomb structures. The perfect fit for both National Numeracy Day AND World Bee Day on 20th May!

Katherine Mathieson, Director of the Royal Institution said:
“We’re delighted to be collaborating with the Natural Curriculum and ERA to create exciting, hands-on activities for young people to explore the fascinating links between mathematics, science, and the natural world.”

https://www.rigb.org/shelf-masterclass-mathematics-bees

Ever wondered why beehives all over the world feature the same hexagonal pattern?

08/05/2026

Wishing Sir David Attenborough a very happy 100th birthday today! Few individuals have had such a lasting impact on how children learn about the world around them.

Explore the Attenborough collection on ERA Streaming with students today and celebrate his incredible work and legacy. Thank you Sir David!

https://bit.ly/4wc7bIJ