What’s New in August 2025: Classroom Videos and Resources

As the new academic year approaches, educators across the UK are preparing to engage students with fresh, relevant, and curriculum-aligned content. The August 2025 ClickView round-up delivers just that—510 new titles, exciting partnerships, and timely updates to support teaching across primary, secondary, and tertiary levels.

Here’s what’s new and noteworthy this month.

New Productions: Spotlight on Primary and Secondary

This month’s original content includes a wide range of topics designed to support key curriculum areas and spark student interest.

Primary Spotlight: Careers with Maths

This engaging series introduces pupils to real-world careers where maths is essential. With 24 short videos, students explore professions such as civil engineering, paralegal work, and international trade. It’s a brilliant way to connect classroom learning to future aspirations and show how maths is used beyond the textbook.

Secondary Spotlight: Statistics and Probability

Oxford University Press x ClickView Collaboration

This collaboration brings high-quality educational content to secondary classrooms, supporting literacy, critical thinking, and subject-specific learning.

ClickView has released two new series to support the maths curriculum:

• Year 7: Introduction to Statistics and Probability. Explores how to display, describe, and compare numerical data.
• Year 8: Intermediate Statistics and Probability. Covers techniques for data collection and guides students through planning and conducting statistical investigations.

These series are perfect for building foundational skills in data literacy and analytical thinking.

New Content Partners

ClickView continues to expand its library through exciting partnerships:

• Fastbreak Films. Known for nature-based educational content, Fastbreak Films brings playful, music-led series like Fossil Rock and Porci’s Ocean Patrol, designed to spark curiosity and environmental awareness in young learners.
• Encyclopaedia Britannica. Through a partnership with Boclips, educators now have access to trusted Britannica series such as Demystified, This Week in History, and This Month in History, enriching history and humanities lessons.
• The School of Life. Offers videos on self-esteem, wellness, philosophy, and pop culture—ideal for supporting mental health and social-emotional learning.
• Big hART. Their documentary It Starts with Us explores the impact of a music-based prevention programme on teenagers affected by family violence. A powerful resource for PSHE and wellbeing education.
• Canamedia. Their documentary When Hope Breaks Through follows a disabled paddleboarder’s journey across the Great Lakes, raising awareness for mental health and resilience.
• Capture the Action. Offers interactive film and media arts courses for primary and middle school students, including beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.
• Amoeba Sisters. Two sisters bring science to life with humour and clarity. Their animated videos are perfect for secondary science classrooms and cover a wide range of topics in an engaging format.

Broadcast Highlight

Pompeii: Life in the City with Dan Snow (Channel 5)

This documentary explores the daily threats of crime and violence in ancient Pompeii. Dan Snow and Kate Lister uncover the extreme measures taken to protect homes, including elaborate locks, guard dogs, and even bouncers. It’s a gripping resource for history and classical studies.

Curation Updates & Special Events

Grandparents’ Day (Primary)

October’s Grandparents’ Day is a chance to celebrate the wisdom, love, and traditions passed down through generations. The curated topic includes videos and classroom activities to honour grandparents and their role in our lives.

Film Topics (Secondary)

New curated topics explore popular films like:

• Harry Potter
• The Hobbit
• Mean Girls
• Hidden Figures

Each topic includes the full film, key clips, and supporting content to explore themes such as identity, resilience, gender, and social justice. These are perfect for English, media studies, and wellbeing programs.

Coming Soon (Primary and Secondary)

Get ready for the Winter Olympics with upcoming content on Cool Runnings, Eddie the Eagle, as well as Olympic-themed resources for both primary and secondary students and a Winter Olympics topic.

September Special Events

• 5th: International Day of Charity
• 8th: International Literacy Day
• 13th: Roald Dahl Day
• 15th – 20th: National Coding Week
• 21st: U.N. International Day of Peace
• 29th: International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste

Browse the full calendar for more special events here.

Featured Resource

It Starts With Us Study Guide

A companion to the Big hART documentary, this guide helps educators facilitate meaningful discussions around family violence, music therapy, and youth empowerment.

Education News & Curriculum Updates

A-Level Results in England

Top A-level grades rose to a record 28.3% in 2025, with more 18-year-olds securing places at their first-choice universities. However, regional inequalities worsened, with London outperforming the North East. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson called the divide a “national outrage,” highlighting ongoing challenges for white working-class students. Vocational qualifications also gained traction, with over 11,000 students receiving T-level results. UCAS expects universities to be more flexible this year due to falling international enrolment and the lasting impact of pandemic disruptions. Tuition fees in England and Wales have risen to £9,535, though maintenance loans have increased to offset costs

Scottish Exam Results

Scotland’s 2025 exam results showed slight improvements, with pass rates rising to 78.4% for National 5s, 75.9% for Highers, and 76.7% for Advanced Highers—nearing pre-pandemic levels. Over 147,000 pupils received results, and vocational qualification entries exceeded 100,000 for the first time. The attainment gap between the most and least deprived students narrowed slightly. Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth said the results showed “real improvement,” though critics argue progress remains slow

GCSE Results Across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland

GCSE results show students recovering well from Covid disruption, with a rise in top grades. In England, 23% of entries earned grades 7 or above. Boys improved significantly, narrowing the gender gap, while girls saw slight declines in English and maths. This suggests girls may have been more affected by the pandemic’s long-term impact. Jill Duffy of the Joint Council for Qualifications praised students’ resilience. However, a surge in compulsory resits saw fewer than 1 in 5 older students pass, prompting calls to review the policy

Final Thoughts

This month’s round-up offers a rich mix of academic, creative, and wellbeing-focused content for UK classrooms. Whether you’re introducing Year 7s to statistics, exploring careers with primary pupils, or discussing mental health through documentary resources, there’s something here to support every teacher’s goals.

Explore the new titles, dive into curated topics, and take advantage of study guides and documentaries that bring learning to life. And as always, keep an eye on the evolving education landscape—because the future of teaching is being shaped right now.