They Behave For Me Are we Educating Yorkshire?
Nov 28, 2025
In a lively discussion, Adam and Amy dive into Channel 4's Educating Yorkshire, sharing their mixed emotional responses. They applaud the dedication of teachers and the leadership at the school, while also critiquing classroom dynamics where engagement is uneven. The duo contemplates the ethics of filming children and whether the show balances realism with entertainment. They emphasize the need for stronger behaviour systems and compassionate boundaries to enhance student outcomes, ultimately reflecting on the show's impact on public perceptions.
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Normal School, Not A Miracle
- Adam describes Toteridge Academy as a normal school where strong techniques are used across lessons.
- He explains videos show polished practice because they avoid broadcasting colleagues' mistakes without consent.
Film Mistakes For Learning, Not For Shaming
- Avoid sharing colleagues' poor lessons publicly without consent to prevent harmful copying and unfair judgment.
- Film your own mistakes first and use them to trace causes and show practical fixes to trainees.
Model Imperfection To Grow Staff
- Modelling admitting mistakes publicly builds a culture where teachers repair and improve practice.
- Adam retaught a poor A-level explanation and showed his trainee the fix as a professional example.
