Educating Essex

Documentary following life at a secondary school in West Yorkshire. English teacher Mr Burton is now in charge, taking up the first headteacher position of his career. A new pupil recently diagnosed with Tourette's must learn to navigate secondary school life, while assistant head Mrs Delaney-Hudson investigates a case of disruptive behaviour.

The pressure of secondary school starts to get real for Year 10 Casey, who is dyslexic; a condition that has left her feeling insecure, self-conscious and different. Staff discuss how AI is affecting the school more widely and how they must adapt to this ever-changing, very modern challenge, and a primary teacher is hired to help students with low literacy.

Year 10 Scott's behaviour puts his international rugby dreams at risk. And as model student Alexa piles on the pressure to ace Year 10, her anxiety becomes overwhelming.

Lewis in Year 9 does well academically but struggles socially after being diagnosed autistic. Can the school support Lewis? Can they also help Jacob from Year 8 to stay on track?

Year 11 students Skyler, Olivia and Falak feel the pressure as GCSEs edge closer. Headteacher Mr Burton leads a crackdown on mobile phones. And a special guest returns to school.

Self-confessed 'nerd' Ismaeel bids to become Year 7's representative at the student parliament. New maths teacher Mr Geary has his work cut out with the more challenging students.

Year 7 student Lottie is coming to terms with the loss of sight in one eye. She leans on Miss Nurse for support. Another Year 7 student, Preston, needs a way to channel his energy.

Year 11 feel the pressure building as the school year draws to a close. Mrs Ali works on attendance numbers. Year 10s Darcie and Alexa compete to become Head Girl.