Well, you would say that, you are my mum.
Just feels like it's my chance to show him what I'm about.
All right, well, yeah, I'll call you later and let you know how it goes.
OK, bye. Bye.
You have 100% got this.
You've got this, it's going to be fine.
They're not here! Why are they not here?!
I'm not having it - people messing with me stuff!
It's the same thing every morning. She's stolen them. Unbelievable.
As if I'd steal your socks. What's going on in here?
Hey, what you playing at? That's mine! I need the ones that I like,
I can't wear the scratchy ones, you don't get it! No-one gets it!
Touch my stuff again, you are dead! Hey, Preston!
No, I'm not dealing with this, she is off her head!
DOG BARKS
MUFFLED SHOUTING
Preston, wait. I want to talk to you. What?
This. This attitude. What is going on? Nothing.
Pull the other one. You've been like this all week.
Even Samia said you'd been moody. Why are you talking to Sami?
I know what happened last week at school.
What?
The panic attack.
No. No, it's nothing to be embarrassed about,
but there's clearly something going on.
Yeah, living with that demented cow. No, it's more than that, I can tell.
Mum, seriously, it was literally nothing. Besides, I got
more important things going on today, like my basketball game.
Come on, Waterloo Wasps! You'll smash it, kid.
Oh, you've got to be kidding me.
Oh, my God, how've you got egg on your shirt?
Oh, leave it out, will ya? I've got you, your brother and myself to get
out the door and you two are about as much help as a wet newspaper.
Right, remember, if you see me today, you do not know me.
All right, girls?
Oh, tragic. Both of our parents are here now, there's no escape.
So, after university, after I fell in love with TIE,
before I was a teacher, I decided to join a theatre group,
TIE group, so I toured with Playful Spirits...
DOOR OPENS Oh, sorry, sorry.
Erm, and we did workshops and performances just like this one.
Sorry. And so it's Year 11 in the morning and then Year 12
are going to join us in the afternoon
and a couple of BU kids that I really wanted to offer it out to.
I'm sorry, this is all very nice,
but I'm still struggling to comprehend
why this workshop hasn't been booked
during non-curricula time. MURMURS OF ASSENT
Well, it's sort of an all day thing.
And with the exam year group who are already woefully behind.
Coral, if we don't get this kind of stuff right,
some of them won't even make it to their exams.
But all day? So they can, what, roll around on the floor
talking about their feelings? I mean, I'm sure
they'll all love that. CHUCKLING
Well, it's not really what it's about.
You're actually off timetable today, aren't you, Coral?
Yes, but I am up to my eyes with the department budget review
not to mention the... But you could work
from the drama studio, couldn't you?
I just think you'd really benefit from seeing this workshop up close,
it might help you get a better understanding
of why it is so important. Is that everything, Amy?
No, yeah, yeah. There we go. OK, so there is a lot going on
in the building today.
We've also got the inter-school basketball match.
If our lads win today, they go onto play the best team
in Greater Manchester, meaning they could go on
and win the league, so get behind them, yeah?
Yeah. Great. OK, that's everything. Have a good day, everyone.
Oh, Sam.
Hi, Miss Walters. What do you think? Yeah, great.
That might put a smile on their faces.
Well, Preston's face at least. Have you had any luck with him?
No, he's not been himself lately, but I'm sure he'll be fine.
It's probably just everything that's been going on.
I've tried talking to him, but it's like the shutter's come down.
I don't know, there's something wrong.
Let's keep an eye on him, yeah? Yeah. All right, see you, love. Bye.
So does you house smell of far flung towels and wet trainers yet?
Teenage boys. Yeah, yeah.
The smell since we've Dwayne and Zayne with us is shocking.
Danny. Mm. No complaints so far.
He irons his uniform and makes his bed.
I'm even teaching him a bit of guitar.
I can't even get mine to flush the toilet. Oh.
I know, you've struck gold, my friend. Sorry about that.
That sounds really cosy, I'm hoping that it can last.
How do you mean? Well, because Danny is no longer at the hostel
and we've got his mum's permission for him to stay at yours,
it means Social Services have bumped him down the priority list.
Well, maybe my place can be permanent.
N... Oh, Val...
This all happened pretty fast.
You want to be absolutely sure
before you make any long-term promises. OK.
Listen, I may have to eat my words,
but I've seen a real change in the lad since he moved in with Val.
Yeah. Yeah.
And if it doesn't work out, know that you've done everything you can.
Yeah.
Oh, here we go.
Like the good old days, eh?
Fred, what...? Gosh, what are you doing here?
They drafted me in last minute.
Feels good to be doing something that actually means something,
not just chicken adverts or random voice-overs.
It's good to see you.
Sorry, did you did you know I was working here?
I thought it might be fun to bounce off each other again.
Ame, a lot's happened since I last saw you.
I went away, I really had to work on myself
and I know I owe you the biggest apology.
Look, I wasn't going to do this now, but...
Oh, what's this?
Some of the money I owe you for the flat, the bills.
It's not the full amount, but it's a start.
"No-one's a lost cause." You always said that.
Yeah. If this is going to be too weird for you, then...
No, no, we can be professional.
Oh, like I haven't got enough to do
without being stuck here for the day. Is there even a desk? Oh.
Fred, this is Miss Walker.
..just shouting at me for no reason and that's why I'm wearing
his stupid socks. What are you doing? Get off me, idiot!
Miss, she groped me.
No, I'd rather have a UTI, Miss. So why yous talking like that?
Women can resist you, Dean Weever.
I know that's a shocking realisation.
Now don't make Miss Spratt regret getting you out of the BU today.
Do you hear that? Don't cry, babe.
All right, Noel, get lost, then. On your bike.
Preston, I waited for you this morning.
Sorry, babe, I was on a run.
Well, you all right?
Yeah, apart from foghorn over there waking me up at the crack of dawn.
Samia, can we just go? Your mum's fretting about you.
Oh, my God, why is she talking to you? I don't... I don't get it.
She's just worried. Sam, you know what my mum's like.
She can turn a minor incident into a full blown melodrama.
Don't give her any ammo, yeah? Sure, whatever.
Anyway, good luck today and just think -
we've got a whole afternoon in drama together, how good's that?
Oh, my Goooood. BELL RINGS
See you later. Catch you later, yeah?
You know, I thought it was going to be really good
having him stay, but he's a right crank.
He barely says two words and he's always sneaking out all the time.
I don't get it. Sneaking out? Where?
I don't know. It's just a bit suss if you ask me.
RATTLING
Now even the building's turning on us.
RATTLING STOPS
RATTLING RESUMES
So that one's wrong,
but it's only because you need to do the squaring of it first.
How am I going to get this? Re-sits are in less than a week.
It's fine, you'll be OK.
Danny, totally forgot, I'm out tonight,
I wanted to pass on the house key before I forget.
Thanks.
Someone's got a school mum.
No, I'm only stopping.
Not all of us have got a backup like you, Kai.
Wouldn't expect you to understand that.
Anyways so she's out tonight...
# Duff, duff, duff, duff, party, party, party, party, party. #
What we saying?
So you said that was the power first, yeah?
How long you going to be annoyed with me? Please forgive me.
Anyways. Table for two.
One of your nice ones near the window, if you have it.
Perfect, I'll see you at seven.
Hot date, is it? Uh...
Not quite, it's... It's complicated.
So, first day, huh?
How you doing? Yeah, yeah, I'm all good.
And Izzy, is she OK?
Well, you know how it is, 13 going on 30.
Tell me about it.
Look, hope it goes well.
This is the thought tree.
So any thoughts or feelings you have throughout the day,
just jot them down, hang them on the branches here.
It's going to be full of knobs, then.
You'd love that, wouldn't you?
Nah, you'd love that. Shut up!
What's your name?
Dean. Dean, do you think this ball can be passed round the room
without it touching the ground once? Dunno.
Well, I bet you an early lunch break it can't.
All right, then. So, come on.
Now, we're going to throw this about, right? Ready?
And we're off.
I've had assurances they'll be no repeat of last year, OK?
But they're still homophobic scumbags, sir.
You know I went to war for you on that one, Kai.
But let's use that aggression and channel it. We can't take anything
for granted today, boys. So we're going to go out there,
we're going to play hard, but we're going to play smart.
All right, let's get warmed up, give me ten laps.
Come on, lads, let's go.
Hey, hey, how you doing?
Did you speak to the GP in the end?
Oh, yeah.
Not really much to say, though.
As long as you're talking.
To be honest, I just want to move on.
It was a little wobble. I wish everyone would just chill.
Sorry, sir, I'm not trying to be funny,
I just want to focus on today's game, yeah? I get that.
Pick up the pace, guys.
OK, mate, take your last two blocks. Yeah.
And put 'em either side of the moon. You got it? Down or up?
Pointing... Pointing upwards. Yeah, sick.
That's me. That's me, man.
We smashed it! Yes, boy! Nailed it. Actually the same!
Yes! Excellent job, you two. Cheers, sir. Thank you, sir.
Are you even listening to me? Have you done the last four blocks?
Sam, I've done your stupid four blocks,
I've just said that. You haven't.
You haven't listened to anything I've said.
Oi, everyone, look, I'm Kelly-Jo... Shut up, Deano!
What do you do with something like that?
ALL SHOUT
Kelly-Jo, outside.
Oh, my God. I've just spent ages, what've you done that for?
Can I just... Miss Walker, a little word,
it's just really important to keep a positive atmosphere.
If you haven't noticed, she's been nonstop messing about.
Well, I can keep an eye on her and if there's any more bother,
you've got my full permission to turf her out. Fine.
But take it from me, you're not doing your students any favours
by trying to be their best mate.
Wow, jealous much? What?
Her. I mean you're young, fresh,
the kids love you, why wouldn't she be?
Still don't know how good you are.
Wow, look at this!
A work of art!
Nice, nice, nice.
Hi, you all right? What you got there?
Just bought them some cake. Very good, very good. Is that how you...
Look at that. Very good, yeah. Yeah.
Preston! Preston!
BUZZER
Why'd you miss?
I didn't miss, why can't you pass?
It's no-one's fault, mate. I set you up! You were miles off!
Hey, hey, hey! Jeez, man. OOHING
I didn't do anything. All right, it's fine.
What the hell do you think you're doing? It's his weak passing!
This is not how a captain conducts himself. I'm benching you.
What? No. No, sir, you can't, there's no way, I'm captain!
WHISTLE PEEPS
You OK? What's wrong? What are you doing here?
I came to support you. No, you came to spy.
What you doing talking to Mr King? Why you sticking your nose in?
I just came to watch. I got up early made cupcakes for your team.
No, you've ruined this for me.
Just back off, I don't want you here!
OK, find someone to be angry with.
OK, find someone to be awkward with.
What are you doing? Get off!
Find someone to be in love with.
Sam! Sam, oh, Sam, come here. AWWING
OK, everyone, come sit.
If only our emotions were that out there, right?
But, actually, some emotions inside of us aren't understood, are they?
So does that mean like... Sh!
All these feelings, but some are buried deep
and sometimes they bubble up as anxiety or anger
and when we stuff these bad feelings down, they can make us act out
or do things that perhaps hurt other people.
Things we deeply regret.
You've all done some fantastic work today.
I think you've earned that early lunch break I promised you. Go on.
Great work today.
After you.
I'll, er...
Yeah, well, Ralph is a little messy, but get rid of the clutter and...
Any issues, I'm just down the hall, so, yeah.
Oh, yeah, Donte, look, pastoral care,
it's not just for students, it's also for staff,
and I saw this.
"Men together"?
Hey, look... It's a support group for men who've experienced loss.
Right. They're actually meeting tonight.
I just thought, you know, you might want to try it.
Nah, you're all right, thanks. Yeah, I mean, that's...
KNOCK ON DOOR
Oh, hallelujah, he's here.
Listen, I need someone to stop Ralph doing himself an injury.
Yeah. Yeah, get out there.
SPLATTERING
BELL RINGS
What you doing? I was just putting...
What you doing in my locker?
I thought I'd write you a cute little note.
You're trying to get in it or something? What? No.
First my mum goes snooping around and now you.
Preston, I was just trying to be nice to you. What's going on?
I need space! OK, don't even try and speak to me like that.
You know Kelly-Jo was right... Why you listening to that gobby cow?
Well, she said you're always sneaking around.
Now you're having a massive go at me for no reason.
You know what, maybe she's right.
Sam, wait. No.
Poor guy.
You reckon they'll break up?
Well, he's just lost us the match,
he's having a barney with his girlfriend
and overall, he's just a general melt so...
I know. He's obviously going through a lot.
Since when do you care? He was having a pop at you last week.
I just feel bad for him, that's all.
So it's been making weird noises for the past week now, on and off.
Do you want me to have a look?
He's taken his hearing aids out.
Why doesn't he retire and put his feet up?
Ever since his wife passed, the job's his life, really.
Oh, I'm sorry, mate, I didn't mean to mention...
It's all right.
Actually, Neil, would you mind if I explained to Donte your situation?
Neil lost his wife as well, sadly.
I was just telling Donte there's a support group for men
who've experienced loss. Did you go to anything like that, Neil?
What, me?
Yeah, when your wife passed. Oh, I see. Erm...
No, not... Not really.
ELECTRICITY CRACKLES
It was about a year ago, wasn't it?
Yeah. Yeah. Yeah, it was a...
A terrible time.
Yeah, yeah, it's hard to get past the shock of it.
Still, not going to pour my heart out
to a bunch of numpties, am I, eh?
This woman does not stop until I shout,
"Well, you get up on the stage and start singing, then."
You didn't.
How's it going? Erm, yeah, yeah, really well, I think.
Well, I've just been speaking to some of the kids in the canteen
and they seem to be completely captivated by you.
Have you worked together before? Yeah, we used to tour.
I'm just thinking for the BU...
I think it would be really good to get a guy like him
who the kids can really talk to... I think we have one of those.
I just... I just mean someone who's more on their level.
What's his story, is he good, is he reliable?
Right, yeah, so he used to be really obsessed with being famous,
but he's changed. You know, he seems really passionate
about the work he's doing.
Yeah? Good. OK, well, I'm going to go and introduce myself to him,
but really well done for today.
We could do with more stuff like that.
Hiya. Fred? How you doing? You all right? Nice to meet you.
Yeah, Kim Campbell, I'm the Head. Pleasure.
So how do you feel it was going this morning?
Really well, the kids are really receptive...
Oi, you're not allowed in here. How's it going?
Uh, well, yeah, apart from the fact that my boss is the crypt keeper,
he thinks I've come to steal his job, yeah, top.
What's this? It's nothing. It's just that do-gooder deputy.
There's one on tonight.
Izzy, look, it's not my scene.
Dad, who cares if it's not your scene? You don't talk to anyone.
That's not good, is it?
HE SIGHS
Please, just go for me, yeah?
I'll even watch Tommy.
How about consulting with me, too? Uh...sorry?
The actor guy. Look, I need to be informed when it comes to the BU.
It was just a thought in the staffroom. To get some young,
handsome fella to come and be down with the kids, yeah?
Was he handsome, was he? OK, look, the point is,
is that I need to be informed,
I need to be included when it comes to discussions about...
About handsome young men.
You know exactly what I'm talking about, Miss Campbell.
Well, anyway, I'm glad that we're on the same page about this now.
Mm, yeah. Mm-hm. Mm-hm. Yeah. Mm.
So, Miss Chambers is out tonight, Kai said it's going to be low-key,
but he's invited Jake, Preston and the whole basketball team.
What do you think? Maybe we should show our faces.
I mean, I do feel bad for him, he's got no family...
So what's this about a party, then?
Oi, who told you you could invite everyone round to Miss Chambers'?
Oh, what? That were meant to be a surprise.
Do you think I want people piling into a house that I've only
just moved into myself?
Are you trying to get me kicked out?
Arranging a party without me even knowing! It's not a party.
And I'm sick of you being mad at me. And inviting Preston, of all people?
Yeah, I thought yous could sort it out. Give me a break.
This isn't about me. It's about you and that muppet.
You're well into him. Boys. What? That's enough.
Danny, podcast room now.
I can't get anything right, can I?
You're off your head.
You want to tell me what that was?
Something about a party. Look, I swear I didn't know.
I told him that I was staying in to study and that I couldn't go out.
I wouldn't invite them all round to yours.
Danny, you can have a few friends round, you know that, don't you?
Yeah, but I wouldn't, though. You're a teenager!
You're allowed to have fun and mess up sometimes.
I'm not going to kick you out. And with your exams...
I know you need to do well, but don't be so hard on yourself.
But I want to pass, though. You've done so much for me
and I don't want to let you down. You won't.
You've got a home now for as long as you need it, OK?
Come here.
It's one of our old ones, I gave it a retune,
I was going to save it for after you re-sits, but you should have it now.
Go on, give it a whirl. God knows you need the practice.
BELL RINGS
Take it home tonight if you like, entertain your mates. Thanks, Miss.
I'm still not inviting them round, though.
Seems like you two are getting on.
Little jealous, are we? No.
I see you, Amy Spratt. I know that look.
Heard the big news? Miss Campbell?
Well, yeah, I kind of recommended you, so...
How good would that be?
Me and you, working together again.
Are you OK, though? Yeah, just a bit annoyed. Yeah?
Sami. She doesn't want to talk to you.
OK, everyone. Today's activity is all about listening.
So find a partner, person next to you, and take a seat.
So As are going to talk nonstop about themselves
and Bs are going to be as attentive as possible.
Got it? Let's go.
And some people think I'm well into myself, no, I'm am empath.
Oh, my God, Kelly-Jo. What?
Miss? Assistance, please. I can't work with her.
I was wondering if we could find some time to discuss Kelly-Jo.
I just... I just don't think I'm handling her right.
Yeah, sadly not. Kelly-Jo needs proper boundaries and consequences.
I don't know. I wonder if she's struggling with something.
Oh! Oh, you see this is where so many ECTs fall down.
I know I could be firmer.
Mm, but is that in you?
Not every teacher is cut out for a school like this.
If you can't step up then perhaps you should step aside
cos chances are you're doing more harm than good.
Ay up.
Snuck back after Ralph left. Simple fix, really.
Oh, well, my ears thank you.
Everything all right? Yeah. Yeah. Erm... Hey, look,
I was thinking about giving that support group thingy a go tonight.
Oh, well, good for you.
I mean, yeah, it's probably a load of rubbish.
I mean, who wants to sit around with a bunch of sad blokes,
but, you know, our Izzy, she really wants us to go, so...
Hey, look, you don't fancy it, do you?
I mean, it's in the pub function room, we could just go for a laugh.
To a grief group?
Yeah. Look, Neil, I'll be honest with you I just...
Well, I just wouldn't feel like such an idiot, you know,
walking in on my own and that.
And, look, if it's really bad, you know, we could just grab a pint.
Sorry. No, it's fine, it's cool.
No, you're probably right, waste of time.
I don't know why I let her talk me into it.
See you.
You know what?
All right, might be worth a try, mightn't it? What, you can come?
Yeah, just... Just this once.
All right, sound. I'll see you there, then.
Yes, you will.
Kelly-Jo. Kelly-Jo.
Come on, it's your turn.
You're meant to recount what I just said.
Kelly-Jo, it's your turn, you're meant to recount what I just said.
Hello?
It's your turn.
Come on, it's your turn, Kelly-Jo.
You're meant to recount what I just said.
Kelly-Jo, hello, hi, come on.
FADING OUT: Kelly-Jo, it's your turn.
Miss, I'm sorry, you're going to have to put me with someone
a bit more... I can't work with her.
No, and I don't want to work with you anyway. Oi, I'll work with you.
SHE SHOUTS
MUFFLED SHOUTING
I know, but you're the only one acting up.
Oh, but it's not fair, I can't do it.
Is everything OK here? Yeah, it's fine, it's fine.
Everyone's always on at me, I'm sick of it,
I'm not working with anybody else.
Kelly-Jo... I don't want to work with anybody else! Kelly-Jo!
Miss, you don't get it... Enough! Enough!
Enough. Please!
I'm not having you ruin this workshop for everyone else.
Go and sit down and be quiet.
One more word and you're out.
I'll work with you, Kelly-Jo. SOBBING
Don't worry, I can keep her under control.
Shall we try this again? Come on.
"My name's Kelly-Jo and..."
And what, Frederick?
You know, why...
Why don't we just do you, eh?
Yo, Sam. Sam, watch this.
"My name's Fred, yeah?"
You know, "All my drama school mates are rich and they're famous
"and I'm a sad old tosser with a bald head."
You've got a real attitude problem, you know that?
You what?
I wonder what hole you'll end up in.
OK, that's the end of the exercise.
How did everybody find that? Good work, eh, Kel?
Yeah, what did you just say to me?
Kelly-Jo. Miss, just get off me!
Right, you are coming with me. No, Miss, it's him.
He can't say that to me. He can't. What did you do?
It's just a misunderstanding. Kelly-Jo, don't start.
No, it's not me, though. It's always you.
You flew over last week, man, leave her alone.
Oh, she's getting angry! Right, OK, we all just need to calm down.
If you don't leave right now...
No idea what's wrong with her. He's...
SHE YELLS
Everyone's always blaming me!
Kelly-Jo. Kelly-Jo, please.
Get this silly cow away from me!
Somebody do something!
SHE SCREAMS
Hey, hey, it's all right, it's all right, it's over now.
Right, everyone, head to the library.
It's OK.
INDISTINCT CHATTER
Shh, it's all right.
I'm so sorry. It's all right.
It's all right. Take a deep breath.
Shh, you're safe now, all right? You're safe.
Shh. SHE SOBS
Cousin needs tranquillizers.
Yous were all proper snide with her.
Yeah, well, I hope she's going to be OK.
I guess you don't always know what's going on with people these days.
Are all the women in your life this wild?
You want to bitch about it? Why are you being so nice to me?
Maybe because I don't want you bite my head off again.
Plus, you are clouding up my space with your really depressing aura.
I'm sorry that I laid into you.
There's no excuse.
It's all right, you're obviously going through a lot.
My mum's got in her head that there's something up with me.
She's got Sami all wound up, too. I just...
I just need them to back off.
Take it from someone who's got a mother and a sister,
when two women get together, no part of your private life is safe.
They find out everything.
If you just give them something,
then they'll back off.
Yeah. Cheers.
Hey, don't blame yourself.
It's my fault, I didn't handle her right. You knew instinctively.
No, it's only cos of our Tommy, though. He's got ADD.
Has big meltdowns.
Didn't know what it was at first,
but, Chlo, she just kept pushing.
Guess she just knew something wasn't right, eh?
Well, this is a spectacular end to the day.
Don't worry, I'm not pressing charges.
I'm just going to say it.
I felt Kelly-Jo needed to be removed earlier, but it wasn't my workshop.
Miss Spratt? I could've done more.
No, it was that muppet. That is enough from you.
Nothing excuses what you've done there.
Somebody could have been hurt.
There are serious consequences, Kelly-Jo. My office now, please.
No.
I'm not going.
No-one listens, not even you.
You know what? I am done with this place!
Kelly-Jo, wait. No, you're all a joke!
DOOR SLAMS
Oh.
Kelly-Jo!
Wait!
Kelly-Jo, come back.
Kelly-Jo, please, talk to me.
Just leave her.
Can't get through to that one.
What did you say to her?
Me? Yeah, you said something, I know you did.
She was launching wooden blocks at...
Ame, come on. You made everyone think she was the crazy one.
I was the one being attacked.
What's the matter with you? We were getting on today.
I don't need someone else having a go.
I didn't want to say this earlier, but...my sister kicked me out.
Past two nights, I've slept in the work van.
The last thing I need is this getting back to the boss.
I could really use a friend right now.
I'd even hoped we could get a drink.
Oh, my God. Oh, my God.
How did I almost fall for this again?
Fall for what? Nothing is real with you, is it?
You use people, Fred.
All you ever did was keep me small
and make me run around after you. You called me names,
you put me down, you-you made me question everything
and I'd always be the one apologising.
Clearly, you have something in your head about me,
you may as well give me my money and I'll just go.
Right.
SHE LAUGHS
20 quid. Are you joking? Well, give it back, then.
Do you know how much you owe me?
No, wait, of course you do. It wasn't even your sister
who kicked you out, was it? It was just some poor girl. Just stop that.
Don't you look down your nose at me.
You are nothing but a fat, frigid freak.
Wow.
You know what? I was wrong.
There is such a thing as a lost cause.
Well, that teacher was right, you shouldn't even be here.
Hiya. I thought I'd find you in here, beating yourself up.
A broken window and a student threatening to leave.
And to think I had the mad feeling this morning that today
was going to be a good day. Well, you know Kelly-Jo.
When she blows, no human being can stop her.
And if Erica gets wind of it? Don't worry.
The LEA won't find out, OK?
And, hey, maybe a... Maybe a pigeon broke the window.
Pigeons are brutal round here, you know that, right? Oi! Oi, oi, oi!
Everybody waits, thank you.
I need access control. Stop 'em getting in.
You, out. You, in.
Right, thank you, Wendy.
Oh. O...K.
What's this? Kelly-Jo's reports.
She struggles to stay in her seat,
to listen, to follow instructions, she's constantly restless,
emotional, overwhelmed and these outbursts...
You're thinking ADHD?
Well, maybe, yeah. Whatever it is, I knew something was wrong.
She found it really hard today and I should've stepped in sooner,
but Miss Walker... Well...
Go on.
Well, to be honest I haven't felt entirely supported.
I see.
OK, well, we can start by looking at a referral.
Kelly-Jo's mum's on her way in, but Kelly-Jo is adamant
that she's not going to return if it means going to the BU,
but after today, I just don't think we've got any other option.
Don't even try lying cos I know something's wrong, Preston. I know.
Yeah, you're right.
When did you get like this? What are you on about?
Like this.
Getting annoyed at me when I don't reply to your text right away.
Getting paranoid when I'm on a run.
Ignoring me, shouting at me. You flipped out at me, remember,
and you're always so moody lately, everyone keeps saying it.
Right, yeah, I'll admit I've not been a 100%,
but I'm sleeping on a sofa, Sami, what do you expect?!
You're the one that's acting crazy and insecure!
I just want you to be honest with me.
And if there is something going on...
I don't want to get hurt, Preston.
Sam, what do you want me to say?
I already feel rubbish enough as it is.
I can't deal with this, too.
You know, if you don't trust me any more then... Then what's the point?
I do trust you.
And I'm sorry.
Maybe you're right, I just don't know what's wrong with me today.
See, this is what happens when you let my mum get inside your head.
I told you what she's like, didn't I?
Oi!
You little drama queen! What are you playing at?
Do you understand the damage you've done?
What if they ask me to fork out for it?
I just said that I'd get a job.
Oh, yeah, who's going to hire you?
Don't even think about stopping at home tonight.
Yeah, well, I'm not being put with a load of sweats, either.
Miss Rafferty... No! Can you see what I'm dealing with?
Don't even bother, Miss.
Pretending that you care when you just don't. I do care.
You don't, though.
Kelly-Jo, look at me. No.
Just listen to me, just for a second, right?
I just want to be left alone.
Why don't you get that, Miss?!
OK, OK.
My head...
I know. It just keeps going...
Nobody's understanding me or anything. It's OK. It's OK.
It's OK. I don't know what to do. It's OK, it's all right.
I don't know.. Breathe, breathe, breathe.
Listen to me.
My first day at teacher training, I almost didn't turn up.
I got lost round campus, I'd squirted ketchup on my new top.
I showed up, I was crying and I just thought,
"Oh, God I can't... I can't do it, I can't do this."
Cos my self-esteem was on the floor.
Let's just say I had a lot of negative feedback.
You know what I'm talking about.
If you hear enough bad things, you start to believe them, right?
I had to build myself back up
and that takes time and I'm not there yet.
Kelly-Jo, regardless of what happens in there, you need to hear this.
You are fiery
and bright and a kind girl who's just struggling...
SHE SOBS AND MUMBLES I'm horrible, that's what they say.
No, you are not horrible or stupid.
You are capable, Kelly-Jo. No, I'm not. You are.
And if you come in with me... I can't go back in there, no, no.
Just one step at a time.
Everybody's just going to laugh at me, though, Miss. I know. I know.
Just one step at a time. Please.
Come back in with me and we'll see Miss Campbell. That's it.
Kelly-Jo. I can't breathe.
I can't breathe. It's OK, look at me, look at me.
They don't care...
I have let you down. I'm sorry.
I am not going to do that again.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
No-one understands me!
You're not hearing my side of things.
Amy's new, she's naturally sensitive.
But this isn't the first time, Coral.
But the head of department role is an opportunity to prove that
you can inspire and motivate others, not intimidate them.
I know. The ECT's look up to you.
Right? That is a massive responsibility.
And now you've got the role of staff rep on the school council.
I would really hate to think that I've got the wrong person
in all of those positions. Really?
This is a warning, Miss Walker.
Do better. KNOCK ON DOOR
Kelly-Jo's mother's here. Thank you.
SHE MOUTHS
Oi, Miss, listen, I know she's done wrong,
but what do you want me to do? I've had it up here.
Thank you for coming in to see me.
Do you want to take a seat
and I will go through some of Kelly-Jo's reports with you?
Go on, then. Hit me with it.
Miss Walker. We OK to go in?
I don't know if it's hormones, cos she's off the scale. Oh.
Kelly-Jo, thank you for coming back in.
I know that can't have been easy for you.
Well, what've you got to say for yourself?
Are you bothered about the trouble you're in? Or are you even sorry?
I am sorry, so shut up!
Sorry.
Sorry, I just... My head, it just blows.
I just can't stop myself. Ha!
Why do you feel like today happened?
Cos... Because she acts like a toddler. Miss Rafferty.
What is the point in this? Because she's never going to change!
Of course she can change.
She's only 16. But she needs our help. She needs people around her
who care enough about her to listen to her. Ha! Listen?
All I do is listen because she never stops!
Yeah, well, otherwise she'll just end up back in here
time and time again and then she'll get kicked out
and we'll have completely missed our chance.
I'm sure you don't want that, Miss Rafferty.
Kelly-Jo, why do you feel like these outbursts happen?
Cos...
Cos things just get on top of me and I don't know why,
just stuff that doesn't bother anyone else, bothers me.
Yeah, like what?
Like...
Like this morning I flipped out cos I couldn't find my right socks
and I can never get myself together
and everything's always too much or too hard
and it's the same in class, Miss.
It just feels like I'm supposed to be doing something
but...but I don't know what.
Like I've missed what we're supposed to be doing
and it's the noise and the people on at me, I just...
I just blow. Sorry.
Get off me!
That's why I feel, when I said to you I can't breathe...
Yeah. That's why... SHE SOBS
Yeah, yeah, it's OK. It sounds like you spend a lot of time
feeling overwhelmed, is that right?
Kelly-Jo, Miss Rafferty,
we would like to make a referral for an ADHD assessment.
ADHD, what they call naughty kids?
It is an impairment
that could be affecting Kelly-Jo's ability to manage.
Is this not just her personality? Wait, so...
So there could be a reason why I do everyone's head in?
But I can't go to the BU, Miss.
The rules have to apply to everybody.
No. The rules apply to everybody, Kelly-Jo. No, no.
Mum, you need to say something. What's the point if you're going
to be sticking her in with kids that are worse than her?
We need to find the best way to support Kelly-Jo.
Yeah, this is not a diagnosis, it's just the start.
We are not giving up on you, Kelly-Jo,
so don't you dare give up on yourself. Miss...
Hey, hey, hey, hey, listen.
This might be the best place for you, love.
No. Please, Mum.
I can't go in there!
SHE SOBS
Come on.
Look, it's not a punishment,
it's for people like you who need extra support.
OK.
OK, fine.
Fine. What choice do I have anyway?
Let's go and get your desk sorted for tomorrow, eh?
Go on. It'll be all right once you get in there.
Yeah.
Ta, Miss, for, um...
For getting me, like.
Bye. Kai.
I just wanted to say thanks.
You know, for before.
I took your advice.
Hey, babe, look, I was thinking about what I said earlier....
Sam, did you hear the news?
They think I might be ADHD, how mad's that? I'll let you two talk.
I'll call you later. Yeah? Yeah, so doesn't that explain everything?
Like how you never shut up, would it explain that?
Yeah, it's kind of the point.
Yo, Sam, just wait.
APPLAUSE
Who you are and why you're here.
Oh, erm, all right.
I'm Neil. Here to support Donte.
I lost my wife.
After a...
Well, you know, an illness.
So, yeah.
It was about a year ago.
And it was a difficult time.
But expected.
But life goes on.
But it's not the same, obviously.
And, um...
Here I am.
Yeah.
Erm...
So, her name was Chlo.
And, yeah...
..guess you could say we were high school sweethearts.
I used to smell her clothes,
when she was out and that.
I remember she caught me once,
she was like, "Oh, my God, it's like living with a stalker."
GROUP CHUCKLES
I was just mad about her.
I am mad about her.
And I guess I always will be.
I'm off out. I won't be late.
I wanted to say a proper sorry.
I don't care about that.
I care about you.
Pres, I've always been so proud that you'll come to me over anything.
It's, um...
Well, it's Sami.
I'm having a really hard time with her at the moment.
She keeps picking arguments. Doesn't sound like her.
Will you be on my side for once? I am!
It doesn't feel like it when you're talking to her behind my back.
It's like you and her against me. Well, I never meant for that.
You two seem happy.
Well, look, no matter what, I'm here.
Might not have the best relationship track record,
but I am a fab listener.
Don't keep it bottled up.
Here.
Mum, you don't have enough. Come on, take it.
Go and have a nice time with the lads, you deserve it.
Honestly, you should be really proud of today.
Oh, great, thank you, that means so much
because I have got a lot of ideas.
I think we should be doing more extra-curricular stuff
like out in the community, big inter-generational projects.
That sounds really interesting. Yeah.
Should we set up a meeting for next week? Yeah.
Well done, well done again. Oh, great, well, thank you both so much.
Yeah, I'll...
Well, she has come out of her shell and she is not going back in again.
No. Right, I'm going to nip to the loo
and then I'm going to get another round in cos I owe you one.
Same? Yeah.
BOTH: Pint, please.
Sorry. Sorry, no, I was just getting a round in, do you want one?
Yeah, yeah. Yeah? Four pints, please, love.
Oh, it really should be me
buying for you after what you did for Kelly-Jo today.
I was a squirrel in headlights.
Deer. Deer in the headlights.
Oh, it is. It's deer, isn't it?
Squirrel! God, lay off the ale, Amy.
Don't put yourself down.
I've seen you around school. You're a proper natural.
Oh, thanks.
Yeah, do you know what? I am. Bloody made for it.
Cheers. Cheers.
I just think it was absolutely brilliant what you did today, Neil.
You know, cos I know it wasn't strictly your thing.
Yeah, well, just felt like I should.
Was it... Was it good? Was it useful? For you, as well, I mean.
Here you go, boys.
Hey, you got a top bloke here, Joe.
So I guess this is our new Friday night, then, is it?
PHONE BEEPS Spilling our guts to strangers.
Got to go. Oh, the complicated thing.
Yeah, well, make sure you have a good one.
Life's too short not to be happy.
Hey, cheers, boys.
Are you off already?
Sadly, yeah. Got somewhere to be.
I was looking forward to that drink, though.
Well, I am a tight arse so it might not ever happen again.
All right, I better go.
All right, cool, well, I'll just... I'll see you...
I'm supposed to meet Hannah, so...
Yeah, of course. Erm...
I'll just... I'll see you on Monday.