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

This month, we’re excited to share the latest additions to ClickView. We have a fresh collection of videos, documentaries, resources, and themed events designed to engage primary and secondary schools across England and Scotland.

What’s new?

October brought 348 new videos for both England and Scotland, offering rich, engaging learning opportunities for all ages and subjects. Take a closer look at some highlights below.

Spotlight on New Content

From spooky celebrations and digital wellbeing in primary to maths problem-solving and global history in secondary, this month’s spotlight features a diverse mix of videos designed to inspire curiosity and support meaningful classroom learning.

Primary Spotlight

Celebrate learning through stories, creativity, and real-world connections.

• Halloween (England, Scotland)
  
  Discover the story of Halloween, why we carve pumpkins and wear costumes, and how people around the world celebrate this night of spooky fun with ancient and modern traditions.
  
• Miniclip: How to Balance Your Screen Time (England, Scotland)
  Learn about active and passive screen time, and find the right balance for healthy digital habits.

Producer Commentary

Alice Donaldson, Content Producer

• Phonics Adventures with Zelda: Season 2 (England, Scotland)
  Join Zelda the Sound Hound and her Super Sound Bot for a fun journey exploring phonemes and graphemes.

Music to Study to (Primary & Secondary)

Set the mood for focused study or relaxation with long-form instrumental music videos. Choose from guitar, piano, or lo-fi tracks, each paired with peaceful or cityscape imagery.

• Instrumental Guitar (England, Scotland)
• Instrumental Piano (England, Scotland)
• Lo-Fi (England, Scotland)

Producer Commentary

Vicky Lee, Commissioning Lead

Secondary Spotlight

Deepen subject knowledge with new videos exploring key mathematical concepts.

• Introduction to Integers and the Cartesian Plane (England, Scotland)
  
  Explore integers and the Cartesian plane, and learn how to use mathematical modelling to solve practical problems.
  
• Intermediate Linear Relationships (England, Scotland)
  Learn to graph linear relations and solve problems using the Cartesian plane.

New Content Partner

Math with Mr. J (England) (Scotland)
Need a little extra help with math? Check out videos from Math with Mr. J, a math content creator who makes learning math accessible and fun for everyone.

Movies + TV Highlights

This month’s Movies + TV additions bring together powerful real-world stories, historical insights, and creative adventures to inspire discussion in the classroom. From economics and world history to art, resilience, and redemption, these films and series encourage students to think critically, empathise with others, and explore the human experience through storytelling.

• Keynes: His Life and Work
  Discover the economist whose ideas helped Britain recover from World War II.
  • England, Scotland

• WWII: Forgotten Ally:
  This two-part series reveals China’s crucial, but often overlooked, role in World War II.
  • England, Scotland
• Handmade Happiness
  A stop-motion film about how arts and crafts help people overcome adversity.
  • England, Scotland
• The Bad Guys
  An animated adventure about a group of criminal animals trying to become model citizens.
  • England, Scotland

Curation & Special Events

Our curation team continues to build themed collections that connect classroom learning with timely topics, curriculum areas, and cultural moments. Our latest curated topics make it easier for teachers to find the right video when they need it, whether exploring life skills in primary or preparing secondary students for upcoming global events.

Primary School Life Skills

Develop emotional intelligence and empathy through beloved films that explore resilience, teamwork, and kindness.

England:

• Inside Out
• Up
• Big Hero 6
• Peppa Pig
• Frozen
• Toy Story

Scotland:

• Inside Out
• Up
• Big Hero 6
• Peppa Pig
• Frozen
• Toy Story

Secondary School – Winter Olympics

Gear up for the Winter 2026 Olympics with films that capture the spirit of perseverance and sportsmanship.

England:

• Eddie the Eagle
• Cool Runnings

Scotland:

• Eddie the Eagle
• Cool Runnings

Upcoming Special Days (November)

Mark your calendars for these upcoming special days and explore related resources for both England and Scotland:

• Bonfire Night: England, Scotland
• Remembrance Sunday: England, Scotland
• Anti-Bullying Week (10th–14th): England, Scotland
• World Kindness Day (13th): England, Scotland
• Homelessness Week (17th–23rd): England, Scotland
• World Toilet Day (19th): England, Scotland
• World Children’s Day (20th): England, Scotland
• World Philosophy Day (20th): England, Scotland
• World Television Day (21st): England, Scotland
• St Andrew’s Day (30th): England, Scotland
• Advent Begins (30th): England, Scotland

Browse the full calendar for more special events here – England, Scotland.

Featured Resource: Glossary

Support vocabulary development with the new Glossary resource, a one-page list of key words and definitions from each video.

• Quick to implement, no prep required
• Supports literacy, EAL/D learners, and curriculum-aligned instruction
• Use before, during, or after watching videos
• Aligned with High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) standards

Try it with the Halloween video: (England) (Scotland) (Series: Miniclips: Global Celebrations and Commemorations)

Ready to explore?

From spooky stories and soothing study music to maths explorations and Olympic inspiration, our October releases are packed with learning opportunities. Dive into the new releases and featured topics, packed with curiosity, creativity, and connection.