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00:09Do you know what? I don't know what to expect.
00:12Well, I guess I'd describe Christopher as how I expect any John Foster teacher to be, really.
00:18He's, uh, I think he's kind of, um, kind of humorless.
00:22He's a bit scary and, um, he's ultra-conservative.
00:26Well, why have you appointed him?
00:28Because he's going to help with a new intake.
00:30Rachel, I can't believe that I...
00:31Rachel. Hiya.
00:33Chris.
00:33Hello.
00:35Kim, this is Christopher Meade, our new deputy head.
00:37Kim Campbell, head of pastoral care.
00:39It's nice to meet you, Kim.
00:40Rachel's told me a lot about you.
00:42Yeah, yeah, likewise.
00:43Uh, same again?
00:45Ooh, yes, please.
00:46Same again, thanks. And, uh, a pint as well.
00:50So, are we here to celebrate or to steal ourselves for battle?
00:53I know there's been a lot of resistance to this merger.
00:55Yeah, which is why it's so good to have you on board.
00:57You know, a friendly John Foster's face might quell a few fears.
01:00If there are pains in the backside, please don't send them all over to me.
01:03I heard that some of your staff are up in arms about all this.
01:07Which is why we've got to prove that we're as good as any independent school.
01:12This is going to be the best year yet for Waterloo Road.
01:14And I want to be part of that.
01:16Great.
01:17So, we've got three weeks to get the school into shape for New Year.
01:41Look at them.
01:53Look at the state of them.
01:54Bunch of snobs, innit?
01:56They're looking at rather nervous, don't you think?
01:58I know how they feel.
02:05Hello.
02:07You all right?
02:08I'm Luke.
02:09This is Josh.
02:11Hello, welcome.
02:12Morning.
02:14That's what we like to see, a nice, friendly face.
02:17It's Amy Porter.
02:18Let's just say she sees Waterloo Road as a bit of a demotion.
02:22I'm sure we'll win a round.
02:26Dad, she doesn't want to go.
02:28Shut it.
02:28I don't need you sticking up for her.
02:30Just calm down, Tony, please.
02:32This doesn't concern you.
02:33Get out.
02:35Oh, my God.
02:36Would you look at him.
02:38He's gorgeous.
02:39So, we've got a hundred new pupils, six new teachers, brand new deputy head.
02:47Never mind, two school cultures coming together.
02:50Two very different school cultures.
02:51No, I wouldn't overdo the differences.
02:53Wouldn't you?
02:54Anyway, once they've all got the same uniform, one, no-one will be able to tell the difference.
02:57We'll see.
02:58Hey, Chris.
02:59You know, there are a lot of people who think we can't make a go with this merger.
03:03I don't know if we can't provide these pupils with the education they deserve, and we're
03:06going to prove them on.
03:10Okay, you lot.
03:11Come on, let's have you inside.
03:19Come on.
03:20Come on.
03:21Come on.
03:21Come on.
03:21Come on.
03:21Come on.
03:24Come on.
03:26Come on.
03:27Come on.
03:27Come on.
03:28Come on.
03:43Come on.
03:46Come on.
04:00Come on.
04:06Come on.
04:09Come on.
04:10Come on.
04:12Come on.
04:45Come on.
04:55Come on.
04:58I've got a head teacher here.
04:59What's caused all this?
04:59Nothing.
05:00Do you have to cry about it?
05:00You're all right?
05:01Wait a minute.
05:01Wait.
05:03Why don't you go inside?
05:04Join the others for assembly.
05:05No.
05:05My sister's come with me.
05:06No.
05:06Your sister's staying with me.
05:07Go in.
05:12Lindsay.
05:13Lindsay.
05:15Right.
05:16First thing first.
05:17What's your name?
05:18Emily.
05:19Emily.
05:20That's a lovely name.
05:21Now, are you going to tell me what you're so upset about?
05:25No?
05:25You don't want to tell me?
05:51We've been given an amazing opportunity to create a bigger and a better school.
05:56There's lots of new faces here, I know, teachers and pupils, but in no time it's going to feel like
06:01we've been together forever.
06:02And there's no time like the present to start getting to know each other, so I'd like you all to
06:06get up.
06:07And I'd like you to mix up and stand next to somebody that you don't know.
06:11Come on, let's do it.
06:19Bingo.
06:28That's teachers too, please.
06:30God almighty will be doing the okie-kokie-ness.
06:40Good stuff, come on.
06:49I just wanted to say I'm really looking forward to starting here.
06:53It's really good news.
06:54Come on, everybody.
06:56Let's give the John Foster pupils the hand of friendship.
07:06I'm Josh Stevenson.
07:07Mr Clarkson.
07:08Tom Clarkson.
07:09No, mister.
07:14Just go with the bowling.
07:16I can't be bothered.
07:17Oh, come on, at least give it a try.
07:19Look, I said I can't be bothered, alright?
07:34So all day today, Miss Campbell's going to be putting together a sort of sculpture that's going to represent the
07:39two schools coming together.
07:41We really hope that you're going to join in.
07:58Everyone, this is Mr Tyler.
08:01I know you John Foster pupils know him, but not in his new role as executive head, because he is
08:05going to be overseeing four schools in the area.
08:08Yeah, because she's not up to the job.
08:10You don't even know her.
08:12If you don't mind, I'd like to reassure the new intake.
08:15Absolutely.
08:15Yeah, that's fine.
08:16He's big on discipline, so that'll be her nose out of the joint.
08:20Well, he can discipline me any day.
08:22So, boys and girls, the new school starts here.
08:26We want peace and harmony to rule.
08:29Any hint of rivalry or bad blood will be stamped on hard.
08:35Good hoe.
08:37How is the training at Mr Tyler's school?
08:40Pick me as his best student.
08:42We're going to make sure that John Foster's standards and values will be maintained in the new Waterloo Road.
08:47Blah, blah, blah.
08:52You, girl.
08:54Me?
08:54You're either stupid or you're pretending to be.
08:56Which is it?
08:57I'm not stupid.
08:59Well, make sure you prove that to me.
09:01Next time you speak, be when I tell you to, OK?
09:09I'll say one more time, welcome to all.
09:12Now, any problems, myself, my management team, Miss Campbell and Mr Mead, we're here to help.
09:17Just come to us.
09:18OK, assembly's over.
09:20Go and have a good day.
09:26If you want peace and harmony to rule, it's usually best not to make one set of pupils feel inferior
09:31to another.
09:32Sorry.
09:33This is sounding a bit crass.
09:35Miss Mason and I felt like I should try to calm fears.
09:38Oh.
09:39Right.
09:46Max, Max, I must say, I think I might have handled that differently.
09:52I want the kids to go home and tell their parents what I've said.
09:55If they feel special, you should keep them off your back for a bit.
10:01Oh, of course.
10:03You wait for one bus?
10:06Tom, looking forward to shaping your new department?
10:09I am, yeah.
10:10There's a good buzz about you.
10:11Thanks.
10:13Grantley budging, hoping that you are the much-needed saviour this school so requires.
10:19I reckon that's Miss Mason's role.
10:24Right, shall we go to my office and start this meeting?
10:27I'd like to check out the new facilities.
10:29OK, I'll show you around.
10:30Oh, no, it's fine.
10:31I'll find my own way.
10:36We'll start you off gently, eh?
10:38The problem's not in place.
10:39But we're strictly mixed ability here.
10:42Really?
10:42I wasn't expecting that.
10:43Well, you'll get a hell of a kick out of making it work.
10:47Year 12's what they like.
10:49They're the only other class they've got.
10:51There's a few gobby ones in there.
10:53Michaela White, Bolton Smiley.
10:56Come to think of it, these two and all.
10:58Is there anyone not coffee?
11:00Well, just going hard from the off.
11:02Any problems, send them to me.
11:09I've seen it all.
11:11Graffiti on the other side of the school.
11:13And I had a seat to do that.
11:14Oh, that's so scuzzy.
11:16Yeah, it's art, actually.
11:20I'm going to be a seat.
11:21Okay, find a seat, please.
11:22Come on, find a seat.
11:23That's why I'm going to be an old man.
11:25Do it.
11:26Oi!
11:26Oi!
11:27Sambuca.
11:29Quickly, find a seat.
11:32Well, not that it's any of your business, but he's a dad. More or less. Shows how much
11:40you know, doesn't it? God, tell him, Sam. Tell him what? What am I supposed to say?
11:44That he wears striped your pyjamas and eats cold curry for breakfast.
11:48Er, yuck, that's disgusting. Well, you're disgusting.
11:51Er, what's all the fuss about? Say they're insulting us.
11:53Yeah. We haven't done anything.
11:54We haven't done anything.
11:55What did I tell you? Clean, yes?
11:58OK, I'm Mr Clarkson. I'm going to be your form teacher this year, you lucky people.
12:04So, if you shout out here when I call your names.
12:09Hey, what's your name?
12:12Michaela White.
12:14You've got spirit, Michaela. Not afraid to voice your opinions, are you?
12:18Just pick the right time and the place next time, yeah?
12:20It feels like John Foster's are taking over.
12:22Well, it's hard for them coming somewhere new.
12:25And I also know it's hard for you when you feel like you're being invaded.
12:29Yep.
12:30There are some great new teachers.
12:32A whole bunch of new friends.
12:35It's not so bad, is it?
12:38I suppose.
12:39Just give it a chance, yeah?
12:47In fact, 250 grams in there.
12:49I'll do that.
12:49I'll do the estimate.
12:51Oh!
12:52Well said up there, Max.
12:54You know, it's so reassuring, then, that you're going to oversee things.
12:59Don't get too used to me.
13:01It's just a flying visit to see how everyone's settling in.
13:04I know.
13:04The room looks great.
13:06Well, I'm doing my best.
13:07It's not exactly John Foster's, is it?
13:10I'm sure you have everything well and truly under control.
13:13Hmm.
13:13Can't but try in the face of adversity.
13:15Can I just say that I think this merger is a joke.
13:17Rachel Mason, she shouldn't be in a job, let alone running a school.
13:20You!
13:21Have those nails ever seen a scrubbing brush?
13:23Thank you, Max.
13:24Get them under the tap.
13:25Now!
13:27Excuse me!
13:30Excuse me!
13:34Right, back to work everyone, thank you.
13:56Love, justice, knowledge, blindness, and madness.
14:07What's up with you today, Linz?
14:10Do you not feel well?
14:12Yeah, I just don't like this place, alright?
14:14Can anyone tell me another one?
14:17I'm worried about you.
14:20Look, I just had a fight, my mum and dad are alright now, Biggie.
14:24Again?
14:25So, who can tell me the last one?
14:30Anyone?
14:31Miss, I need to go to the toilet.
14:33Er, not now, Linz.
14:37You're, like, so in charge, miss.
14:45Sorry if we started off a bit at loggerheads.
14:48Yeah, well, our kids have got a lot to offer and all, you know.
14:50I've got a difficult brief.
14:52I just need all the help I can get.
14:55So, if I step out of line, just, er, kick me back in.
15:01It looks fabulous.
15:03How's it all going to work?
15:07We are going to transform all of this into a really meaningful work of art, yeah?
15:15You know, I admire teachers who stick their neck out to help.
15:19Especially when someone comes along and nearly spills at all.
15:23Yeah, well, maybe I over-reacted.
15:27Better get to my meeting with Rachel.
15:50No way!
15:52No way!
15:53No way!
15:54No way!
15:55No way!
16:00Hey.
16:02I wasn't expecting to see you today.
16:05I want to keep an eye on things.
16:07There's a whole new school ethos about to be written.
16:09Huh?
16:10What's Rachel saying about that?
16:15Chris, you know how highly I rate your opinion.
16:18How do you think things are going?
16:21Any areas of concern?
16:22It's like you say, big changes for everyone.
16:25A lot to get used to, but we'll get there.
16:27Staff-wise, Kim, Rachel.
16:30I'm looking forward to working with them both.
16:32Good.
16:33Good.
16:42Thank you, Joyce.
16:44No, the last.
16:45People can talk.
16:47Yeah.
16:48Let's hope it's about our new future.
16:51Those plans that I sent you from over the summer?
16:55These?
16:56Yeah.
16:58Yeah.
16:59See, basically, we want to keep our community school identity.
17:04Uh-huh.
17:05Yeah.
17:06It's been such a resource for everyone around here.
17:09I'm not sure how big John Foster's is on community.
17:14No, I do realise how important those exam results are to you.
17:18Top of the league tables for the last three years.
17:20Yeah.
17:20Can't get away from that one.
17:21But, you see, I...
17:23I just don't want my children to feel inadequate in any way.
17:27Let's give them the kind of intensive support they deserve.
17:31Hmm.
17:32Fingers crossed on LEA support for that one.
17:34John Foster's staff are more than capable of bringing up standards.
17:37I'm sure.
17:43What's all that about?
17:44Miss Hopeless.
17:45The number of laughs she's getting, she should be in panto.
17:50Well, looks like a job for the new head of department.
17:53You're enjoying this, aren't you?
17:59Oi!
18:00Denzel!
18:01What are you doing out at your class?
18:02I don't like my new food tech teachers.
18:04She's making people laugh at me.
18:05Look, I'm sure she was, isn't it?
18:06Yes, she was.
18:07See, Miss Mason shouldn't be running the school.
18:10Look, er...
18:11It's gonna take a while to adjust to this new set-up, then.
18:14Now, come on.
18:15What's your next lesson?
18:16Math.
18:16I'm not going.
18:17Oh, don't start.
18:18Go.
18:19I'm going home.
18:20Oi!
18:20This way!
18:22Hey!
18:22You are giving me a lot of grief, son.
18:24Come on.
18:2624 cases of poor behaviour and verbal aggression a day.
18:30Guns.
18:31Drugs.
18:32We need to create a new set of school standards covering everything from personal hygiene,
18:37management, timekeeping.
18:39And we do already have a policy on all of these things, Max.
18:42We've made huge improvements at this school.
18:47Better isn't always good enough, Rachel.
18:53Er...
18:53OK.
18:55Er...
18:55OK.
18:56Er...
18:57Er...
18:57Er...
18:57Let's write an exchange...
18:59Er...
19:00Between...
19:01King Lea and Cordelia.
19:03In your own words.
19:04You know, so you can really understand where they're coming from.
19:07Miss, why can't we use Shakespeare's words?
19:09Do you really need to ask?
19:10Oi!
19:11Are you slagging us off?
19:13Er...
19:14Look, I...
19:15I...
19:15I...
19:15Attention.
19:16Now.
19:17You're just gonna let her get away with disobeying you?
19:19What?
19:20Just because she's posh?
19:21We should all just walk out.
19:22Yeah, yeah, yeah.
19:23You're an excellent killer.
19:24Do you like...
19:24Do you want me to call her Miss Mason?
19:28Miss Mason!
19:30It all starts with a strict set of rules.
19:33You see, military-style discipline will not work at Waterloo Road.
19:36But it just won't.
19:37Don't sell the children short, Rachel.
19:44Helen!
19:46Is that your name?
19:49But never mind what my name is.
19:52I know what yours is.
19:53Michaela White.
19:54Loudmouth.
19:55Oh!
19:56Are you calling a loudmouth?
20:00You!
20:00And an empty-headed one at that.
20:09You what?
20:10Why don't you just sit down and shut up?
20:14Some of us are trying to learn here!
20:16Shut up!
20:17She's a nasty piece of work!
20:19Are you talking to, you posh slag?
20:36I said break it up!
20:39Miss Mason's office, now!
20:40The pair of ya!
20:41You lobs, sit down!
20:43Miss Holcoff!
20:48You do not lash out with your fist, Lindsay.
20:50whatever the provocation. Quite. What the hell do you think you're doing? Huh?
20:56You realise I'm going to have to contact your parents on this? There's no other way.
21:01Miss, don't. What? Don't call my mum. Or my dad.
21:06Lindsay, what is your problem? Come on, tell me.
21:10Miss, I go mad. Please, miss, please don't call my mum.
21:16Get the police! I'm not safe with her in the school.
21:28What kind of act is that?
21:29Thick. More ways than one. Why don't you just shut up?
21:32T'es trois, Sambuca. Miss, it won't even me, but then.
21:35And you two shut up. I've got your number, the pair of you.
21:39Why are you picking on up? She shouted at us, ma'am.
21:41Miss Lipset, how can I help you?
21:43Can I have your schemes of work, please, Steph?
21:46What, do you take all that seriously?
21:48Yeah, yeah, I do.
21:50Right, well, I'll have them with you by the end of the day.
21:53Great.
21:56OK, where were we?
21:58Do you want to tell us how you got this job?
22:00And you've got way too much to save for yourself as usual, Josh Stevenson.
22:04Can we all turn to page 14 of your French revision books?
22:08Yeah, I have one. Miss, which book is it?
22:11That's not easy.
22:13No.
22:13Is that what you're looking for?
22:17Hey, hey, hey, come on, let's not push and shove. It's only a small doorway.
22:21You're a crap teacher, miss.
22:22Sorry, but you are.
22:24You should have stopped them fighting, miss. Just standing in a corner doing that.
22:27Come on.
22:28Isn't a good thing to do.
22:31Oh!
22:32Sorry, miss.
22:35You all right?
22:36They're feral. Every last one of them.
22:39Steady on.
22:39Steady on?
22:40I have just witnessed a serious assault.
22:43God, don't their parents teach them anything.
22:45Helen, are you all right?
22:49It's awful.
22:51I know. I know it is, love.
22:52Come on.
22:53Let's get you to the staff room.
22:55Wife and this lot.
22:58Oh, mate, there's nothing better than a girlfriend.
23:01What, me?
23:01Yeah, she's well scaring.
23:04Well, she can take the key on.
23:06None of us are safe.
23:15There's something really weird going on there.
23:17It's a year 12 girl just lashing out like that.
23:20Lindsay used to be an exemplary pupil.
23:23If she does it again, the new rules will be in place and she'll be out on her ear.
23:27You two, inside.
23:36Right, you.
23:38You say to Michaela, I'm sorry for assaulting you.
23:41Do it now.
23:42I'm sorry for assaulting you, Michaela.
23:45You should be.
23:46And so should you be, miss.
23:47Me?
23:48Why?
23:49I was sat there and she smacked me in the face.
23:52And that was out of order.
23:53You're mad.
23:54You retaliated.
23:55So you say I'm sorry for assaulting you.
24:01Sorry.
24:03Good.
24:04You can thank Miss Mason you're being allowed to stay at school today.
24:08Now get.
24:09And don't give me any more grief.
24:16Sometimes it's useful to assert your authority.
24:20Authority or intimidation.
24:23It's exaggerated comments like that that made teachers scared to discipline children.
24:29You've just reinforced their belief that bullying gets results.
24:34I care, Rachel.
24:36I hope we both do.
24:54Do you want a bit?
24:55Oh, no, thanks.
24:56I'll be here popping down to the tuck shop later meself.
25:00Do you want a bit grantly?
25:07Well, I don't want to write her off, but it's not looking good.
25:10I'm going to have to stick her teacher in with it until she finds her feet.
25:12Yeah, yeah.
25:12Good idea.
25:14Look, isn't that just typical?
25:17Oh, typical, mum.
25:20Do you read a French newspaper staff?
25:22Give me a magazine any day.
25:25Politique internationale?
25:27No.
25:27I like bonjour.
25:29I love all the select stuff, me.
25:32So how was your first stab at teaching, Helen?
25:35It would have been fine if you hadn't had a bunch of thugs to deal with.
25:37That kind of language isn't going to help, is it?
25:40I'm not being helpful.
25:41I'm being truthful.
25:43The truth hurts, Kim.
25:45I mean, school, it's outrageous.
25:50Everybody knows it's a breeding ground for the next generation of criminals.
25:54An excellent analysis, if I may say, Bangle.
25:57There you are.
25:58Great, that's all we need.
25:59Another bigot like Grantley.
26:01Here we go.
26:02Could everyone just calm down a bit?
26:04Oh, so you're on their side, are you?
26:06Do you know what, you sound completely bonkers.
26:07Because she is.
26:09And we all know where the girls in this school get their tarty look from with you as a role
26:11model.
26:12Do you know, why don't you just get a life, you frigid cow?
26:17And I can see why they're all so rude, given the teachers in this room.
26:21You're a disgrace to their profession.
26:23I think everyone needs to just chill out.
26:24Look at you.
26:25You're nothing but a bunch of thugs yourselves.
26:27But why did you apply for the job if you didn't want to come here?
26:29Because until now, I thought teaching was a worthwhile profession.
26:34I'm making a complaint to Mr Tyler.
26:36Yeah?
26:37We'll get him to come up and cane us all.
26:38Me first.
26:47Mum, it's me.
26:50Will you please call us?
26:53What's happening?
26:53Are you OK?
26:56Where is she?
26:57Why isn't she answering?
26:58Well, how the hell should I know?
27:00Don't shout at me.
27:03Sorry.
27:06Sorry, come here.
27:10Look.
27:12Everything is going to be fine.
27:13Right?
27:15I just know it.
27:18Please, miss.
27:19Please don't call my mum.
27:21She's a flag at all.
27:24No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no,
27:34no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
27:35Oh, we'll just look at you.
27:38Why?
27:42Max, aren't there any other schools you need to attend to on your patch?
27:46None of this record.
27:49Max.
27:51Helen.
27:53I can't believe what's happening here.
27:56The pupils are out of control, the staff are shouting abuses in the staff room.
28:02That can't be right.
28:03You weren't there.
28:04Calm down.
28:05There's mixed ability all through the school, in every subject.
28:09Yeah, and pupils like Carla Bentham.
28:11I mean, it's impossible, Max.
28:14You've got to do something about it.
28:20Your complaint has been noted, Helen. Thank you.
28:35It seems I'm not the only one here with concerns.
28:38Well, then I'll attend to them, because it's obviously my staff that have been accused.
28:43Miss Mason?
28:44Yeah?
28:45I'm D.I. Roper.
28:47This is D.C. Blackmore.
28:49Could we speak privately for a moment?
28:57John Buston! John Buston! John Buston! John Buston!
29:03John Buston!
29:04Come on, man!
29:06John Buston!
29:08John Buston!
29:09John Buston!
29:13John Buston!
29:13All right, great people!
29:16But, keep away from the Volvo!
29:23What's going on there, man?
29:26Hey!
29:34John Buston!
29:35This is looking great, guys.
29:37Really good.
29:38Where were you?
29:39Just stuck to the plan, miss.
29:40And, Ros has the strength of two men, so...
29:42Well, it just looks like good teamwork to me.
29:45Well, it looks like something I've had with Scissorhands.
29:48Really?
29:49Well, that just shows how much you know about art, doesn't it?
29:52Yeah, art's always been a bit of a mystery to me.
29:54And artists.
29:56Give me a column of figures.
29:57I'm as happy as a pig in mud.
30:00Lunch.
30:01Before it all goes.
30:03Er, are you all all right without me?
30:05Yeah.
30:06Yeah?
30:15So, how come you left your big job in the city then to come and be a teacher?
30:19Yeah, when I say leave, what I really mean is kicked out of.
30:24Is the teaching just a stopgat then?
30:27Might have been the reason I got into the profession.
30:30But I love it now.
30:32Yeah, me too.
30:35I don't know if I don't need to.
30:37Oh, my God.
30:46I don't need to come and go.
30:49I love you.
30:50Come on!
30:51Come on!
30:53Come on!
30:54Come on!
30:56Come on!
31:16I'm so happy to do this.
31:45Oh, a little help, please.
31:53Fraser, we don't have to come to this meeting.
31:54This place is an absolute shambles from top to bottom.
32:03I'm going to go.
32:07Right now with other shambles.
32:08I'm pushing harder.
32:11All right.
32:15I'm pushing harder.
32:22Come on.
32:24I'm pushing harder.
32:36It's time to find your sister.
32:37There's people to see you.
32:39Listen, get them all to the cooler.
32:42Max, that's what's up later.
32:44Get them all to the cooler.
32:45She actually hit me.
32:47Anyone still standing up to the cooler?
32:49No.
32:52Inside.
32:53Inside.
32:55I've never experienced anything like that before.
32:58It can't get any worse than this, surely.
33:00It really, really hurt.
33:05Okay, let's take a seat on the sofa there.
33:12Lindsay.
33:14And Emily.
33:18What is it?
33:30Girls, I'm really sorry to tell you, but I've got some terrible news.
33:39I'm afraid your father.
33:46This morning, I'm afraid your father was...
34:01I'm afraid your dad passed away this morning.
34:05What's he talking about?
34:07Lindsay?
34:08Lindsay, what's she talking about?
34:10Passed away.
34:11I'm sorry.
34:14Do you mean he's dead?
34:16My dad's dead.
34:18Yes, love.
34:36No!
34:37I'm sorry.
34:39I'm sorry.
34:43No!
34:47We don't know where Ms. Mason is, so you're going to have to answer to me.
34:53That isn't going to be a pleasant experience
34:57We're making arrangements with a relative for the girls to get picked up
35:00But they are going to need to make a statement later today
35:03No
35:05No way, why?
35:07We didn't see anything
35:09Miss, I need to talk to my mum
35:11Lindsay, I'm sorry, but that's not going to be possible
35:14Is my mum okay?
35:16He was hitting her, you know
35:18That's a lie
35:19He was always hitting mum
35:20Why are you saying that? He wasn't
35:21He wasn't
35:22Shut up, Em, what the hell do you know?
35:23Lindsay, please
35:24Emily, don't worry
35:27Why do they need to speak to me?
35:28I can't tell them anything, it has nothing to do with me or Emily
35:31I know, the police just need to find out what happened this morning, that's all
35:36No one's accusing you, I promise you, Lindsay
35:40But you do need to tell them the truth
35:43Whatever that is, you need to tell them everything
35:45Everything you know, everything you heard, everything you saw
35:49You need to tell them
35:50You will be detained every lunchtime for the next week
35:57Letters will go out to your parents and guardians
36:00You will each write an essay explaining why schools have rules which must be obeyed
36:05Anyone who fails to deliver will be excluded
36:11Does this mean that the sculpture project's on hold?
36:15We need to make more of an effort than ever to establish some peace
36:20I'm relying on you
36:32Thanks, yes, I will tell them
36:44Lindsay, can I just have a quick word, please?
36:56I'm sorry
36:59Your mum won't be coming home today
37:01The police are saying that your dad's been murdered
37:07They're charging her
37:19Can't believe it
37:21My God, poor girls
37:22I just knew that there was something wrong with those two
37:25They were so jittery this morning
37:27They must have picked up on the atmosphere at home, mustn't they?
37:30You didn't do anything about it, did you?
37:33Sorry?
37:33If you knew something, you should have acted
37:37Erm, I have actually spoken to both those guys
37:41Too little, too late
37:42These kids need clear leadership
37:43Someone in charge looking out for them
37:45Not someone dropping balls left, right and centre
37:47Hang on a minute
37:51Things kicked off if I had a chance to do that
37:53Due in part your...
37:57Your protégé, Helen Hopewell
38:00Clearly ran until she's made a complaint about you
38:03What?
38:03Oh, for goodness sake, Max
38:04She is out of her depth
38:06And she is getting her defence in person
38:08If you can't see that
38:09I...
38:13Believe I have a sculpture to unveil
38:30Is she getting too much?
38:31Oh, er, not twice
38:33You've got to be harder on him, Rose
38:35Well, you've no idea the day I've had
38:37I hope so we have a deep apartment we'll work
38:38And listen to the teacher
38:39It's fine, but we'll get through
38:41Not that I can tell one end of an equation from another
38:43Okay, I'm coming over tonight
38:45And you and me is getting the old maths books out
38:47Thanks, love
38:48There'll be a spell golliner for you
38:49Tom, can I just have a quick...
38:51A quick word
38:52Erm...
38:52Are you aware that there's been accusations of staffroom bullying?
38:57What?
38:58Yeah, from Helen Hopewell
39:01Bullying?
39:03There was a bit of a barney, yeah, but we, er...
39:06Look, I don't think some of them like being here
39:09Especially Helen
39:10Okay, thanks
39:13If I knew then what I know now
39:15I'd have cheered that bulldozer on
39:17And I'd have joined you
39:18It's going to be hell on earth, you know, Grantly
39:20I can feel it in me water
39:21Hmm
39:23Oh, pub this way, I think
39:26Sculpture's this way, isn't it?
39:28Very good, my infielder
39:31Max?
39:32Can I have a word?
39:34Not now, I mean
39:34Yeah, but it's really important
39:36It always is, isn't it?
39:38Nervous?
39:39You'll know me when you see him
40:00Helen, I'm glad I caught you
40:03Listen, you're new
40:05So I'm not going to make too much of a fuss
40:06But in future, please moderate your language when you're talking about your colleagues
40:10Thank you
40:23Are you nervous?
40:24Me?
40:25No, no
40:26I'm just terrified
40:28Our entry for the Turner Prize
40:30Okay, that's a good idea
40:31Would you like this at your night galleries?
40:33Now I've sculpted my own masterpiece, of course
40:36Thank you
40:40Right, I think everyone is just about here
40:44Shall we get on with it?
40:45Actually, everyone isn't here yet, Max
40:46We need to wait
40:47Well, I can't wait all day
41:02Slow down
41:23Three, two, one
41:29Ta-da-da!
41:42See if you think I'll keep on with it
41:44From God's sake
41:56The power of laughter is a wonderful thing
41:59So I want you to go home and tell your parents
42:02What fun you all had at your new school today
42:05I'd also like you to put your hands together
42:08To show a big vote of thanks to Miss Campbell and her team
42:12For making such a wonderful symbol of unity
42:14For our two schools
42:18They have to work a crowd, don't they?
42:20Yeah, quite well with politicians
42:25Miss Meaton, Miss Meaton, it's Miss Hallwell
42:27There's been an accident
42:38Right, stand back, start to grind up your pupils
42:41Okay, come on girls, back down please
42:43It's okay
42:45Can you tell us what happened?
42:47Chris, we're going to need an ambulance, yeah?
42:49Back down the stairs
42:50Back down
42:51Down the stairs
42:53Are you okay?
42:56Did you trip on something?
43:00Max, I didn't fall, I was pushed
43:03One of the Waterloo Ride girls
43:07Did you see who it was?
43:10You didn't, did you?
43:12I think it was Michaela White
43:17Drawing attention to yourself, Alan
43:19And to me
43:21It's this damn school
43:23There's no control, no rules
43:27You are going to sort that, Max, aren't you?
43:29Of course
43:32I've known dozens of teachers walk on the first day
43:35There's no harm in admitting the job isn't for you
43:41It's so long ago I was your special girl
43:44Yes
43:45Yeah, I can prove it too
43:48Not that I'm saying it's going to come to that Max
44:09I just can't imagine what they're going through
44:12Oh, poor Emily, she's so upset
44:15Lindsay, she's just closing down
44:18It is a pretty common response to something this big
44:21I will keep an eye on
44:22Yeah
44:23She just seems so tortured, you know
44:26I don't know what the hell went on in that house this morning
44:28But she knows more than she's saying
44:31Anyway, how are you?
44:32Hey
44:34What's going on between you and Max?
44:37He just wants to run everything his way
44:40I think you need to talk to him
44:41Yeah, he doesn't rape me, Kim
44:42Full stop
44:45After the day I've had today
44:46I'm not sure he's wrong
44:47Of course he's wrong
44:49I mean, if what you say is true
44:51You ready?
44:54Um, we were going to go and have a drink
44:56Unless you need me
44:57No, have one on me
45:02Well, shall we?
45:03Yeah
45:08Nice start to a new term, eh?
45:10The murder
45:11And here's me thinking a gang fight involving the whole school
45:13Is as bad as it gets
45:14Welcome to Waterloo Road
45:16They all knew never to be the same again
45:18Waterloo Road
45:21Oh, my life won't be worth living
45:23If that Helen Hopewell decides to return
45:27I mean, I hate to say it
45:28But let's just hope her injuries are serious
45:31You can't say that
45:33Just enough to keep her off her term or two, eh?
45:35Oh, thank God for Mother's Ruin
45:36That's all I can say
45:38I tell you what
45:39I'll be tempted to have a few of those
45:40Before I go into school tomorrow
45:42That Joe Lipset is right up herself
45:44With a double first
45:45And a fluency in four languages
45:46She needs to find herself a fella
45:49Suggest it
45:49See how it goes down
45:50Why don't you put yourself forward, Tom?
45:52You've had everybody else in the staff room
45:55You'd better run that past Rose first
45:57To be honest, mate
45:58I think Rose's probably more her cup of tea than you are
46:00Oh
46:01No offence
46:02Save for the clerks and clutches
46:04How are you?
46:04No
46:04Joe!
46:06I didn't know you drank in here
46:07No, I didn't
46:08Until I started at Waterloo Road
46:09Right, well, you're just in time
46:12Mine's a pint, thanks
46:13And Kim, I'll have a red wine
46:14Yes, please
46:19You're a fast mover
46:21Fingers crossed
46:21So you can keep your hands off
46:23Relax
46:24It's not my time
46:30Is Helen okay?
46:32Of course
46:34If you don't mind me saying so
46:35You seem rather defensive of her
46:38She's an excellent graduate
46:39She'll be an excellent teacher
46:41Given half the chance
46:42Rachel, I'm not here to talk about Helen
46:44I'd like to know how you think today went
46:48Not well, of course, but it is
46:50It was a shambles
46:51And what do you think that was down to?
46:55In part, it was down to
46:56No, Rachel
46:57There is no part blame in this equation
47:00Are you partly in charge?
47:01There's part of the buck stopped with you
47:03No, bad management
47:06Today was a tram smash
47:07And as head teacher
47:09You are responsible
47:11Part of the reason for that disruption
47:13Was you wading in
47:14And not allowing me to do my job
47:17I have informed the LEA that based on what I've seen today
47:20You are not capable of running this school alone
47:24I'll be basing myself here full time
47:26And have their support
47:27To do whatever I see necessary
47:30To clean up this mess
47:31Are you joking?
47:33I don't care what you think, Rachel
47:34I care about what's best for this school
47:36And if you can't see that
47:38Then maybe we need to reassess your role here
47:42I'm not leaving you in charge, no way
47:46Understand
47:47I am in charge
47:52And I'll be sharing this office with you from now on
47:56So if you don't mind
47:57You are not I am in charge
48:09I am not doing something
48:13I am in charge
48:14Get out of the way
48:16I am in charge
48:16If you have to pull
48:16You are not in charge
48:16I am my Hand
48:16You are not in charge
48:17You are not in charge
48:19How do you hear
48:20I am in charge
48:20How do you see you
48:21Get out of charge