Rethinking Classroom Video Use
Free School Leadership Pack
Support your school to set a clear, consistent approach to classroom video use.
With increasing scrutiny on platforms like YouTube in education, recent Teacher Tapp survey insights highlight how video is used in the classroom and what this means in practice.
Are you ready to set a clear position on classroom video use?
How prepared is your school?
Many schools are taking a closer look at how video is used in lessons.
This often comes down to a few key questions: how content is selected and reviewed, how much responsibility sits with teachers and are we confident in what is being shown to students?
What teachers are experiencing right now
When video selection happens in minutes, existing risks are more likely to surface in the classroom
spend under 5 minutes checking YouTube videos before using
experienced inappropriate and distracting content when using YouTube
encountered inappropriate or distracting content the last time they used
Inside this pack
Teacher Tapp Survey Research
Teacher Tapp research (March 2026) highlighting how open platforms like YouTube are used in classrooms and the challenges teachers face.
Classroom Video Decision Framework
A structured framework to help your school define a clear approach to classroom video, including open platforms like YouTube.
Policy Communication Template
A copy-ready template to help schools communicate their approach to classroom video use clearly and consistently with staff, parents and the wider school community.
Additional Resources
Supporting resources including classroom video series and curriculum-aligned materials
Resources for your next leadership meeting
Use this free pack to support leadership discussions, set clear expectations and reduce reliance on individual teacher judgement.
It supports a more consistent, school-wide approach, while recognising the realities teachers face in real time when using YouTube in classrooms.
