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Educating Yorkshire

262 replies

Hallelujah2020 · 05/08/2025 11:52

Coming soon, so hopefully will be in next few weeks

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CleverPigeon · 22/09/2025 20:02

Tintarella · 22/09/2025 15:34

I totally agree. I felt increasingly uncomfortable as the show went on; it seemed that almost all the children they chose to showcase were those with particularly serious struggles.

This isn't an area I know much about but I'm not sure how they, as minors, would have been able to consent to having their lives and vulnerable moments captured in perpetuity in this way. Presumably their parents consented on their behalf. I predict some kickback in the future.

I agree. If it’s so serious it’s a criminal offence, should it be shown on tv at all?

Daintydino · 22/09/2025 21:12

What did Jacob do?

purpleme12 · 22/09/2025 21:19

Filmed around the school on his phone
Including in the changing rooms
Although he said no one was naked on the video

Daintydino · 22/09/2025 22:09

Thanks!

whatohwhattodo · 23/09/2025 06:07

Tintarella · 22/09/2025 15:34

I totally agree. I felt increasingly uncomfortable as the show went on; it seemed that almost all the children they chose to showcase were those with particularly serious struggles.

This isn't an area I know much about but I'm not sure how they, as minors, would have been able to consent to having their lives and vulnerable moments captured in perpetuity in this way. Presumably their parents consented on their behalf. I predict some kickback in the future.

It seems little different to the first series. Although they also featured ‘interesting’ kids they didn’t always necessarily have challenges.

I remember the one with the two blond girls and their up and down friendship.

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 23/09/2025 06:52

chrith · 22/09/2025 10:05

I’m surprised Mr.Burton’s wife works in the school with him. Doesn’t feel appropriate or ethical.

Agreed. I doubt he just gave her the job? Aren’t the governors involved in recruiting teachers anyway?

There are at least 2 instances of couples on the teaching staff at my DC’s school ( in the same MAT as Thornhill) and also a teacher who has siblings in the school (and teaches at least 1). They all appear very professional in their roles - and why wouldn’t they be?

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 23/09/2025 06:54

I loved Ishmaeel (sp?) and his enthusiasm for school politics and chess club!

PestoHoliday · 23/09/2025 08:13

chrith · 22/09/2025 10:05

I’m surprised Mr.Burton’s wife works in the school with him. Doesn’t feel appropriate or ethical.

Why not? People meet partners through work.

Rummikub · 23/09/2025 13:38

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 23/09/2025 06:54

I loved Ishmaeel (sp?) and his enthusiasm for school politics and chess club!

Me too!

His invitation to play, watch or he can explain the rules of chess sounded welcoming.

purpleme12 · 23/09/2025 14:24

Yes agree

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 23/09/2025 16:57

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 23/09/2025 06:52

Agreed. I doubt he just gave her the job? Aren’t the governors involved in recruiting teachers anyway?

There are at least 2 instances of couples on the teaching staff at my DC’s school ( in the same MAT as Thornhill) and also a teacher who has siblings in the school (and teaches at least 1). They all appear very professional in their roles - and why wouldn’t they be?

I’m confusing myself here.
i am trying to say that i have no issues with teaching staff being in a relationship with each other.

Piggywaspushed · 23/09/2025 17:46

PestoHoliday · 23/09/2025 08:13

Why not? People meet partners through work.

It's really common! How and where do you think most teachers meet their partners?

GellerYeller · 23/09/2025 20:21

I think they said they met in a bar (and he drove to Hebden Bridge to get her a pink guitar for one of their initial dates!).
So it would be interesting to know how they ended up working together. I thought it was lovely how highly he spoke of his wife though.
Ishmaeel was adorable.

purpleme12 · 23/09/2025 20:23

My child tried to go to chess club today but went again as there were too many year 10 and 11s

I think what she means is she felt intimidated 😕☹️

MulberryMoon · 24/09/2025 10:15

I loved Ismaeel. What a sweetie. I hope he goes far in life.

TeacherPrimaryabc · 24/09/2025 21:30

I am a teacher. Luckily, I do supply teaching now, as full time teaching is incredibly tough. The behaviour seen here is quite mild and it seems like quite a well run school. In some schools, there is fighting, children jumping on tables, children hurting others, children roaming the corridors, swearing, carrying knives, drugs, AI used to film teachers and lots more. There is a teacher shortage for a reason. It's very, very tough.

And it's not just about dealing with behaviour. What is not coming across in the tv series, is the crazy pressure put on teachers for the children to achieve. If the anxious child who doesn't like tests get a poor grade, similarly the child who has a very difficult home life, and if there a few like that in the class, ofsted will be in demanding answers for the low percentage of high grades- No excuses they say. Schools are then graded as outstanding, good, requires improvement etc accordingly, but it's so difficult with difficult classes.

Then the workload. It's not just marking. Teachers can spend hours trying to find ways to help so many of the divers characters and finding the resources. Phone calls to parents, forms to complete etc.

Leeds2 · 24/09/2025 22:01

purpleme12 · 22/09/2025 21:19

Filmed around the school on his phone
Including in the changing rooms
Although he said no one was naked on the video

Is this the behaviour referred to in the introduction to the show where one of the staff says something like, "This is illegal.". I haven't been able to watch the latest episode yet.

purpleme12 · 24/09/2025 22:53

Leeds2 · 24/09/2025 22:01

Is this the behaviour referred to in the introduction to the show where one of the staff says something like, "This is illegal.". I haven't been able to watch the latest episode yet.

No that's not what that's referring to

I think that bit must come later in the series

13goingon31 · 28/09/2025 20:30

Anyone watching tonight?

Meredusoleil · 28/09/2025 20:32

I am. Can't believe that girl would rather get suspended than hand her phone in for the day!

Toddlerteaplease · 28/09/2025 20:39

Do head teachers really drop everything because a student is having a panic attack in an exam?

Toddlerteaplease · 28/09/2025 20:41

Meredusoleil · 28/09/2025 20:32

I am. Can't believe that girl would rather get suspended than hand her phone in for the day!

Edited

She also fell asleep in an exam. And doesn't seem to care.

Meredusoleil · 28/09/2025 20:42

No wonder Mrs Delaney is cheesed off with her!

Toddlerteaplease · 28/09/2025 20:58

I disagree that she’ll do well with attitudes like that!

Rummikub · 28/09/2025 20:59

Ahh mushraf was amazing