Educating Essex

[Georgimama]

on again. Anyone watching?

God that woman that the bullied girl went to in tears was lacking in empathy.

[WitchesBrewIsMyFriend]

I have been following this and recording it for DS (nearly 12) he watches part of it at his school for a subject they are doing. DS said that his teachers were like the ones in Ed Essex.
That fills me with confidence as I was worried that when DS started a few weeks ago he would hate it.
Having spoken to his form tutor, the deputy head and a couple of others I am so pleased that we chose the school DS goes to. The pastoral care is amazing.

[bruffin]

I think what came across was that Vinnie obviously found school a safe place to be. Even though he had been kicked out of his home, he still showed up the next morning.

[MaureenMLove]

Oh thanks for that Kitty. That's great to hear.

[OhMyGolly]

I love this programme, the Head and deputy (plus the rest of the staff) seem to give so much more of a shit than any of the teachers I encountered in my schooling. Good for them, no random shouting/intimidation, no insults or demeaning and undermining (and I was a good kid). Gives me hope for my kids really, glad to see it has changed.

I think I actually went to an asylum for the personality disordered, to take out their frustrations on random innocent(or not so innocent) adolescents, rather than a secondary school tbh .

[wellwisher]

Oh, I am so sad for this boy (watching on +1 now) :(

[KittyWalker]

I found this on the channel 4 website

"Despite spending part of the final school year away from home, Vinni is now back to spending lots of time with his mum and brother and they're all getting on much better. He still hopes that in time he'll have a better relationship with his dad.

Directing his energy into manual labour over the summer, Vinni has been working as a builder and aims to study plumbing at college this year.

Vinni maintains his good relationship with Miss Conway and Mr Goddard and is particularly grateful to them 'for being a great support' to him despite his 'sometimes difficult' behaviour."

[MaureenMLove]

Oh god, that poor boy. It reminded me of my first week working at a greater London secondary school. I spent a few days working in the special area for students with reduced or part timetables, for social reasons. It was heart breaking to hear some of their stories.

I was so judgemental of childrens behaviour, as I'm sure we are all guilty of at times, but not anymore. There are so many youngsters out there with the world on their shoulders. If nothing else, I hope it's made some people think about it.

I'd like to see an update of Vinnie really. Just to see how he's getting on.

[KittyWalker]

I'm sorry to hear that voddie. He's been so let down but the adults in his life, no wonder he's acts like he does. He's so alone, I could cry

[voddiekeepsmesane]

Same here Kitty. I wish sometimes that parents when they do break up would have a bit less bitterness and a little more understanding what effects it has on their children (talking from experience twice over here :( )

[KittyWalker]

I'm really saddened by tonights episode. Poor Vinny

[kernowqueen]

My hubby is related to Mr Drew, and we are just loving the show and can't get enough of it. I do think that the school day (and evening) has certainly changed since our day of attending. I think that the relationship between Mr Drew and the head is just great, a caring united front for the kids.

We must have rules, as when the kids get into the working world, driving cars, etc there are rules to follow. Well done Mr Drew just loving it.

[teafanatic003]

love mr drew , he seems to get it! not alot of teachers do

when he said 'there not adults there children..and children just ...do things' really hit the nail on the head.

And also nI think the sister was more in the wrong than sam, i mean she must be well into her 20's

[KurriKurri]

Love Mr Drew, he's brilliant.

[NedSchneebly]

Mr drew is mine. . .

[NedSchneebly]

I just want them to be made to do their ties up properly, or don't make them wear them!

[bruffin]

He was permanently excluded in the end but was allowed back for exams

[CleanHankie]

Why, if they are so strict on Uniform, was the text sending girl wearing fluorescent pink leg warmers?

Can understand the crush thing whoever said that. He's lurverly

[ApocalypseCheeseToastie]

Oh I liked Sam, in his defence tho that other kid was an annoying little twerp, as for his mum and sister

Bears arse springs to mind.

[bruffin]

My Ds had that haircut he is also a Sam, but he is never in trouble. The girls loved his hair.

[NedSchneebly]

I'd gave had more a go at gobby big sister for mouthing off at a pupil at the school. Kind of goes against pupils being safe in school, even the little shits. .

Mind you, she might gave swung for lovely mr drew if he told her off!

[wellwisher]

What a DREADFUL family. Kudos to Mr Drew for handling them so well.

Why do all these young boys have ridiculous pudding-bowl hair? They look like the Monkees.

[RitaMorgan]

They're a nightmare!

[NormanTebbit]

Blimey it's all unravelling a bit now