Read about the latest Teaching Theme… which has hundreds of ideas and resources linked to the use of film and TV in the classroom.

Primary School TV
Find out about a new service offering video content for primary teachers to use in their classrooms… Primary School TV!
This week's Education News (8/5/10)
In a week dominated by election news, here are links to some education-related news articles: Ed Balls urged headteachers not to boycott SATs – At last Sunday’s National Association of Head Teachers conference, Ed Balls asked head teachers not to go ahead with their plans to boycott this year’s SATs. Despite this, children in more [...]
BBC search for an inspirational teacher
Do you know a teacher who’s gone the extra mile and really changed lives? The BBC is looking for an inspirational teacher, an unsung hero who has somehow made a real difference, someone whose story deserves to be told. Perhaps they have brought new and innovative methods to the classroom, with outstanding results. Maybe they [...]
Makutano Junction
Makutano Junction is a Kenyan produced TV soap opera which currently attracts over seven million viewers in Kenya alone. You can watch the show online (including the previous series) at the Makutano Junction site. www.makutanojunction.org.uk A range of teaching materials, based upon the show, have been created to help teachers who face the challenge of [...]
Royal Institution Christmas Lectures
A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to be able to attend the recording of one of this year’s Royal Institution Christmas Lectures. These lectures have been inspiring children and adults alike since 1825. They were initiated by Michael Faraday at a time when organised education for young people was scarce. As the Royal Institution [...]






