Films, Videos and DVDs
Films, videos and DVDs, whether bought or rented, can be screened in class for educational purposes without the permission of copyright owners. Performances of video material must not be in public - the audience is limited to those participating in the instruction, not friends or family members.
You can copy a video recorded from broadcasts under the Copyright Act 1968. However, copying of commercially bought or rented videos is not allowed unless permission from the copyright owners has been granted.
Using online streaming - Netflix and Youtube
The use of Netflix is generally subject to terms and conditions that only allow personal, private, non-commercial use of that platform. A teacher's use of Netflix account to stream content in class will likely be in breach of contract with Netflix.
Material uploaded to Youtube and made available for viewing by an uploader without restriction may be used in class under Section 28 in the Copyright Act 1968, given: