July 19th 2024.
Great news for fans of the heartwarming and emotional documentary series, Educating Yorkshire – it's back! After a 10-year hiatus, the fly-on-the-wall show will be hitting our screens once again on Channel 4 next year. Taking us back to Thornhill Community Academy in Dewsbury, we'll get to see just how much the school has transformed since it first appeared on our TVs in 2014.
The first series of Educating Yorkshire was a huge success, with millions of viewers tuning in to watch the inspiring moments captured on camera. From English teacher Mr Burton helping year 11 student Musharaf overcome his stammer, to the school's motto of "work hard and be nice" being put into action, it was a show that touched the hearts of many. And now, in the new series, we'll see Mr Burton take over as headteacher from Mr Mitchell, along with a fresh team of staff.
For those unfamiliar with the series, Educating Yorkshire is part of a collection that began with Educating Essex in 2011, and most recently featured Harrop Fold School for Educating Greater Manchester in 2020. Needless to say, we can't wait to see what the new series has in store for us.
In an interview, Mr Burton expressed his excitement at welcoming the cameras back into the school for a few months. He also shared his pride in how the staff and students at Thornhill Community Academy have come together to overcome the challenges faced by the education system. With the national school attendance crisis, issues such as teenage anxiety and exam pressure, and the constant battle against mobile phones in the classroom, the new series will give viewers a glimpse into the daily struggles of teachers.
Meanwhile, the show will also shed light on the pressures faced by school leaders, especially in the midst of a teacher recruitment crisis that sees nearly a third of educators leaving the job within five years. Rita Daniels, the commissioning editor at Channel 4, believes that showcasing the complex stories of young people in Britain in 2025 is crucial for the channel, and what better way to do so than through this iconic and beloved school.
Creator David Clews added that the new series will be a "reimagination" of the original, with a fresh approach and a bigger and better feel. He also mentioned that while the fixed rig will still be used in the same unobtrusive way, there is a creative ambition to make this series stand out from its predecessors.
So, what can we expect from the new series? Well, a lot has changed in the world since we last visited Thornhill Academy – the impact of social media, the ongoing Covid pandemic, and the constant pressure to deliver good results have all shaped the lives of British teenagers. It will be interesting to see how the school has adapted and evolved in the face of these challenges.
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