Educating Yorkshire Season 2 Plot
Twelve years since the nation fell for Educating Yorkshire, Dewsbury's Thornhill Community Academy re-opens its doors, telling stories of modern Britain through the eyes of one brilliant school
Season 2 Episodes
8 episodes
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Episode 1
It's the first term back at Thornhill, and Mr Burton's the new Head. Amy must navigate secondary school life - having recently being diagnosed with Tourette's. And Mrs Delaney-Hudson investigates what's causing Year 8 Riley's disruptive behaviour.
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Episode 2
The pressure of secondary school starts to get real for Year Ten Casey, as dyslexia has left her feeling self-conscious and different. When teachers suspect that she's used AI to complete her Shakespeare assessment, Casey vehemently denies cheating.
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Episode 3
Year 10 student 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.
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Episode 4
Year Seven's Ismaeel is an enthusiastic ball of energy with his sights set on becoming a student representative for his year. Determined to make Thornhill a place where everyone can fit in, Ismaeel canvasses classmates in the school playground.
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Episode 5
Year 11 students Skyler, Olivia and Falak feel the pressure as GCSEs edge closer. Headteacher Mr Burton leads his staff on a crackdown against mobile phones, and a special guest returns to school.
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Episode 6
This time at Thornhill it is all about the newbies. With a national shortage of teachers and staff leaving the profession, can Mr Burton and his team encourage Josh to find the joy in the job and stick it out at Thornhill?
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Episode 7
Year 7 student Lottie is coming to terms with the loss of sight in one eye, as she leans on Miss Nurse for support. Another Year 7 student, Preston, needs a way to channel his energy.
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Episode 8
Year 11 feel the pressure building as the school year draws to a close. Mrs Ali works on attendance numbers, Darcie and Alexa from Year 10 go toe-to-toe bidding to become Head Girl, and Mr Burton looks at the challenges that shaped the academic year.