The Educational Recording Agency

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

05/05/2026

This , we highly recommend sharing this incredibly uplifting programme with students. It features the inspiring Rose Ayling-Ellis and explores her journey teaching British Sign Language to a group of retirees, transforming communication and connection in later life.
Available to stream for teaching and learning with an ERA Licence (95+% of all UK educational institutions are already covered and can create a free account).

BBC One, 2025 - Rose invites children from the local deaf school to test her old-timers, everyone is invited to sign for their supper, and a deaf rave rattles the rafters.

05/05/2026

This week, David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday. From Life on Earth (1979) to more recent productions, his work with BBC has shaped how generations learn about our planet.

This remarkable archive is available to use for teaching and learning on the ERA Streaming platform for Licence holders, bringing decades of knowledge straight into today’s classrooms. Extraordinary wildlife, stunning landscapes, and nature’s most inspiring stories.

https://bit.ly/4wc7bIJ

23/04/2026

It's Shakespeare Day! Bring the Bard to life for students today with the incredible BBC Shakespeare Archive on ERA's streaming platform, offering online access to 1000+ programmes and performances exploring Shakespeare’s plays, sonnets and historical context.

Free to access for any institutions with a ERA Licence (95%+ of all UK education institutions and 99%+ of UK state schools are already covered).

- High-quality content for impactful learning
- No unreliable or disappearing links
- No adverts or annoying pop ups
- No copyright concerns

🎭 Explore the archive: https://bit.ly/3hTm0fN

Play over 1000 programmes from the BBC’s archive of Shakespeare’s plays, poems and sonnets. Access for free with the ERA Licence.

20/04/2026

It's Earth Day on 22nd April. Will you be marking the date with students and engaging in important classroom discussions? We have some fantastic resources for educators on climate change and much more on the ERA Streaming Platform.
95%+ of all schools in the UK are already covered by an ERA Licence and can sign up to access the resource at no cost to the school. High-quality content from UK broadcasters, all in one place. No ads, no pop-ups, no disappearing links.

https://bit.ly/4sKQeDb

20/04/2026

Educators continue to highlight the value of high‑quality, licensed video and audio content in supporting engagement, understanding and curriculum delivery. Our yearly ERA Streaming Platform user survey showed that:

- 85% report high or very high impact on learning and engagement
- 94% rate quality and functionality as 4 or 5 out of 5
- 88% rate curriculum alignment as strong

99% of all UK state schools are already covered by an ERA Licence which enables educators to use our members’ broadcast content within a licensed framework, ensuring access to high-quality content for students as well as support to creators and rights holders.

https://bit.ly/4sKQeDb

01/04/2026

Revisiting set texts through performance can offer valuable new insights (and a break from written content) during English literature revision.

Seeing how actors and directors interpret character, language and staging can help students develop a deeper understanding of content, characters and themes.

ERA’s student share feature enables educators to share direct links to relevant broadcast clips with students, offering additional perspectives to support revision.

99% of UK schools are already covered by the ERA Licence and can access thousands of broadcast clips for FREE. If you don't yet have an account, create one here:

https://bit.ly/473CyuM

31/03/2026

Maintaining engagement can be a real challenge during the GCSE revision period.

Incorporating a variety of content types, including high‑quality video and audio, can help sustain interest and support understanding of key topics.

ERA’s video‑streaming platform allows educators to share time‑limited, direct links to selected content through the student share feature, enabling students to access resources independently as part of their revision.

99% of UK schools are already covered by the ERA Licence, and the quick and easy registration gives free access to thousands of broadcast clips for teaching and learning.

If you don't yet have access, create your free account now:

www.era.org.uk