Educating … is a British documentary television programme produced by Twofour for Channel 4 that has run since 2011. It uses a fly on the wall format to show the everyday lives of the staff and students of various secondary schools around the UK; interspersed with interviews of those involved and featuring narration from the director and interviewer, David Clews. Filmed on location at schools in Harlow, Dewsbury, Walthamstow, Cardiff and Salford respectively, there have been six series to date: Educating Essex (2011), Educating Yorkshire (2013), Educating the East End (2014), Educating Cardiff (2015) and Educating Greater Manchester 1 & 2 (2017 and 2020).
Showing Season 4 of 7
Educating Cardiff
2015
Educating is back, and this time we are in Wales at Willows High School in Cardiff. Educating Cardiff captures every detail of life at Willows and to kick the series off we are introduced to Head Teacher Joy Ballard, her stellar team of staff and some dynamic kids. From Year 7 to Year 11, newly qualified teachers to old-hands, this series shows what it’s like to learn and teach in the Welsh capital. Educating Cardiff captures every detail of what life is like for the students and staff at Willows High School.
01. Cardiff Episode 1
2015-08-25
This episode meets Head Teacher Joy Ballard, firm but fair Mr Hennessy, and two Year 11 girls facing very different issues.
02. Cardiff Episode 2
2015-09-01
Moving from primary to secondary school isn't easy. This episode meets two Year 7 boys. Nervous Aaron struggles to find his feet, while popular Assad's antics disrupt the school.
03. Cardiff Episode 3
2015-09-08
In this episode, the focus is on two feisty year 10 girls who are proud to wear their emotions on their sleeves, and express exactly how they are feeling at all times.
04. Cardiff Episode 4
2015-09-15
This episode focuses on Year 8. Corey and Gethin have been inseparable friends both on and off the rugby pitch, but now it's time for them to compete for the title of Rugby Captain.
05. Cardiff Episode 5
2015-09-22
Benjy and Kalid are struggling in Maths. Extrovert Benjy has a bit of a love/hate relationship with Head of Maths Mr Hennessy. Kalid's missed quite a lot of school and is falling behind.
06. Cardiff Episode 6
2015-09-29
This episode focuses on young love and two unlikely couples. Georgia has been studying hard since she started dating high achiever Tyler. But the pressure of her Maths GCSE is getting to her.
07. Cardiff Episode 7
2015-10-06
Dan and Shaun have been friends for years, but now Shaun has a crush on Kelsey and tension between the boys has risen so much that they've been moved to separate classes.
08. Cardiff Episode 8
2015-10-13
The documentary exploring day-to-day life at Willows High School in Cardiff concludes as the performing arts department prepares to stage a farewell concert. Auditions for the big show are well under way, and energetic pupil Coral is quick to sign up to sing. However, she is easily distracted in class, and her behaviour is worsening, and these issues hint at a bigger problem that may mean she is not yet ready for a solo performance in front of a 200-strong audience. Meanwhile, the women of the well-being and attendance office worry that Sean, a year 8 pupil with cerebral palsy, is relying a little too much on the safety and comfort of the Lunch Club, which offers pupils an alternative break spot to the rowdy canteen. Seeking to bring Sean out of his shell, the ladies decide the school cabaret might be the perfect opportunity to improve the youngster's confidence.
