What people are saying about our products
Gaia and Genesis
“This is an outstandingly engaging and timely resource that will grab the attention of students and persuade them of the significance of environmental ethics like never before.”
David Potter, Head of Religious Studies, Ashby School
Sex and Ethics
“"Sex and Ethics DVD is a tremendous resource that students will find educational and engaging. Each ethical theory is presented clearly with an appealing visual interpretation and is followed by well informed, wide ranging and thought provoking student discussions. This is an invaluable resource that will help teachers help students write detailed, accurate and evaluative essays. Highly recommended"”
Judy Grill, Head of Religious Studies, Churcher's College, Petersfield
“"Making ‘applied ethics’ relevant, interesting and thought provoking for teenagers is not an easy task, but this DVD manages to do all three. An excellent multi-media teaching resource developed by an enthusiastic practitioner and well worth the price of a few text books" ”
Andrew Pearce: Principal Religious Studies Examiner
“"This DVD will definitely help students develop their knowledge and understanding of issues surrounding sexual ethics and covers all the required topics such as premarital and extramarital sex, contraception and homosexuality. The classroom resources for each film on the DVD are easy to find and are presented in Word format that can be printed off directly without any fuss making this DVD definitely ‘neat’. The result is not surprising when you learn the whole package is lovingly crafted by Joe Jenkins who is a master at producing workaday resources for the hard-pressed RS teacher both at GCSE and A Level".”
RE Online
““The DVD is extremely well presented and addresses sexual ethics in a clear and concise manner. The links between sexual ethics and Natural Law, Utilitarianism, Kant and Situation Ethics are particularly good as they get pupils to make links between the ethical theories which is absolutely crucial at A-level. The DVD is not only visually stimulating but, more importantly, current for those who are watching and, is a must-have resource for any RE Department, especially for those departments providing A-level Philosophy and Ethics courses”. ”
Emma Brambell: Teacher of RE
Skills Classification, Coaching and Practice
“'The best A Level specific resource I have come across to help teach skill acquisition. Ideal to stimulate class discussion as well as a resource for individual revision.'”
Mike Hill, Chief Examiner
Skills Classification, Coaching and Practice
“'The best A Level specific resource I have come across to help teach skill acquisition. Ideal to stimulate class discussion as well as a resource for individual revision.' ”
Mike Hill, Chief Examiner
Carolyn Jackson: Lads & Ladettes in School
“Lads and Ladettes in School caused me to reflect on the unfortunate ways in which recent research on gender and schooling, which relies on the theory of hegemonic masculinities, has been interpreted by politicians and policy-makers concerned with boys' underachievement. This book reminds us of the challenges we face in applying lessons from research. It also highlights a pressing need to focus more broadly on the social goals of education and to rethink the notion of success for all”
Audrey Osler, Professor of education: University of Leeds (TES Book Review: October, 2006)
“A lively and engaging discussion that will be relevant to A level students or useful for enrichment for GCSE. Well pitched in tone and language to suit students and encourage discussion and debate.”
Janis Griffiths
Credibility
“I thoroughly enjoyed all three of the DVDs and I do hope you will consider doing some more. I particularly enjoyed the example of the Thompson / Bywaters murder case. I had read about it previously but this was a much fuller account and the documentary format really helps. I'm looking forward to using it in the classroom.”
David Yates
3 DVD Bumper Pack (Assumptions; Credibility and Evidence in Argument)
“I thoroughly enjoyed all three of the DVDs and I do hope you will consider doing some more. I particularly enjoyed the example of the Thompson / Bywaters murder case. I had read about it previously but this was a much fuller account and the documentary format really helps. I'm looking forward to using it in the classroom.”
David Yates
The BBC Prison Study
“BPS Award for Haslam and Reicher: In September Alex Haslam and Steve Reicher won the 2009 British Psychology Society’s Annual Award for Excellence in Teaching for their work on the BBC Prison Study. The award recognized the influence the study has had on the social psychology curriculum and the researchers' commitment to supporting psychology teachers.”
“"We are delighted by this award. Social Psychology has so many important things to say about things that concern all of us: how we can create harminious communities, how leadership works, when and why there is tension, hostility and even violence between groups. The BBC Prison Experiment addresses all these issues. Through our website and our DVD's on 'The Experiment', Alex and I have tried to present rich ideas in a compelling and accessible way for a broad audience. The British Psychological Society Teaching Award suggests that our efforts have paid off."”
Alex Haslam and Steve Reicher
Perspectives on Psychology
“Perspectives in Psychology is a brilliant video, pitched just right for A level students and I would like more. It kept my students interested from beginning to end. ”
Gill Whaley
“Good links are made with the real world which are interesting and contemporary. There is student input and the video is succinct, fast moving and lively.”
Vikki Ball, Chellaston School
“This is an excellent introduction to approaches in psychology. It will stimulate group work and discussion. An essential video resource.”
Frances Marchant
“I found these videos really helpful – a brilliant change from the stilted tedious presentations of other companies’ video productions. They actually understand the needs of the typical 17 year old and present issues in a way that’s informed psychologically, particularly in terms of how people learn.”
Jim Layton: Campion School and Community College
Doing Sociological Research (Short Cuts)
“"Steve Taylor has produced two excellent DVDs; one on methods and one on 'core themes in sociology' - culture, identity and socialisation - both of which are brilliant for the new (OCR) unit 1 - G671"”
Fionnuala Swann






