1 00:01:14,863 --> 00:01:16,363 I don't know. 2 00:01:17,013 --> 00:01:19,693 We tried pushing her your way. 3 00:01:19,693 --> 00:01:21,293 And what happened. 4 00:01:21,293 --> 00:01:23,073 This place is an experiment. 5 00:01:23,073 --> 00:01:25,363 This school opened in 1921. 6 00:01:25,363 --> 00:01:28,173 Alright then, it's a big experiment... 7 00:01:28,173 --> 00:01:29,693 ... with my daughter. 8 00:01:29,693 --> 00:01:31,043 Our daughter. 9 00:01:31,043 --> 00:01:33,413 Our daughter had a bit of a breakdown. 10 00:01:33,413 --> 00:01:35,108 Shhh... She'll hear you. 11 00:01:35,108 --> 00:01:37,308 She knows she was ill. 12 00:01:37,308 --> 00:01:40,593 It seems she knows she failed to get into the school of your dreams. 13 00:01:40,593 --> 00:01:42,503 Oh that's right, blame me. 14 00:01:42,503 --> 00:01:46,433 It's not about blame, it's about doing what's best for Maddy. 15 00:01:51,163 --> 00:01:53,753 One term and we'll review. 16 00:01:53,753 --> 00:01:56,883 Looks like this is rehab. 17 00:01:58,643 --> 00:02:00,293 Try 'childhood'. 18 00:02:06,073 --> 00:02:09,752 You don't get me a boarding school two minutes from my house. 19 00:02:09,752 --> 00:02:11,552 I'm not dumping you. 20 00:02:11,552 --> 00:02:13,093 I'm paying. 21 00:02:13,093 --> 00:02:14,813 What with? Spanners? 22 00:02:14,813 --> 00:02:16,333 That's why I'm not getting out. 23 00:02:16,333 --> 00:02:17,873 You haven't got no money, have you? 24 00:02:17,873 --> 00:02:18,923 I'm getting. 25 00:02:19,373 --> 00:02:21,113 I'm working on a plan. 26 00:02:21,783 --> 00:02:24,503 It'll all be sorted when I pick you up for the end of term. 27 00:02:24,503 --> 00:02:25,733 End of term? 28 00:02:25,733 --> 00:02:27,393 Aren't you gonna come and see me? 29 00:02:27,393 --> 00:02:30,473 School don't like parents bugging kids during term time. 30 00:02:31,153 --> 00:02:33,773 Honestly. That's what they said. 31 00:02:34,813 --> 00:02:37,273 The kids are long-haired weirdos. 32 00:02:37,273 --> 00:02:39,993 Hello! I'm not gonna fit in here, dad. 33 00:02:39,993 --> 00:02:42,103 Why have I come to this school? 34 00:02:42,103 --> 00:02:45,243 Because I don't know what else to do with you, son. 35 00:02:52,533 --> 00:02:54,713 We need to find the head teacher. 36 00:03:00,813 --> 00:03:03,263 You want Maddy to turn out like her? 37 00:03:04,963 --> 00:03:07,673 I want Maddy to turn out like Maddy. 38 00:03:12,143 --> 00:03:14,433 I am doing my best for you, Ryan. 39 00:03:15,963 --> 00:03:18,103 Don't go getting chucked out again. 40 00:03:18,673 --> 00:03:20,463 Third time lucky, eh? 41 00:03:33,993 --> 00:03:35,783 Peter! Peter! 42 00:04:08,713 --> 00:04:11,013 That's your new head teacher, Maddy. 43 00:04:11,653 --> 00:04:12,983 Not him. 44 00:04:13,693 --> 00:04:14,903 Her. 45 00:04:35,313 --> 00:04:36,613 Watch out! 46 00:04:38,063 --> 00:04:41,693 Uh, excuse me. Who exactly is in charge around here? 47 00:04:41,693 --> 00:04:43,043 Erm... 48 00:04:43,043 --> 00:04:44,483 We all are. 49 00:04:45,313 --> 00:04:46,703 I'm Stella. 50 00:04:46,703 --> 00:04:48,203 Maddy's buddy. 51 00:04:48,203 --> 00:04:50,663 You can say your goodbyes now if you want. 52 00:04:50,663 --> 00:04:51,943 I'll look after her. 53 00:04:51,943 --> 00:04:53,363 - No. - Yes. 54 00:04:53,363 --> 00:04:54,433 Mum... 55 00:05:03,493 --> 00:05:05,213 This is for you, darling. 56 00:05:05,213 --> 00:05:07,203 A mobile! Thanks, mum! 57 00:05:07,203 --> 00:05:09,853 Alright. Keep it switched ON. I've put the charger in your case. 58 00:05:09,853 --> 00:05:11,823 Here's some money. Hm? 59 00:05:11,823 --> 00:05:13,513 It's for emergencies only. 60 00:05:13,513 --> 00:05:15,503 Here's a list of things to do. 61 00:05:16,803 --> 00:05:18,423 Hug for mum? 62 00:05:23,183 --> 00:05:26,453 Now work hard, yeah? Keep on top of your lessons. 63 00:05:26,453 --> 00:05:29,133 And if you don't like in here, then you can come home. 64 00:05:30,843 --> 00:05:31,993 Bye! 65 00:05:32,563 --> 00:05:35,233 It'll be fine Mads. Okay? 66 00:05:35,233 --> 00:05:39,983 Don't worry about anything. Just have fun. Okay? 67 00:05:39,983 --> 00:05:41,213 But, dad... 68 00:05:41,213 --> 00:05:42,813 Love you. Hm? 69 00:05:43,583 --> 00:05:45,043 Love you too, dad. 70 00:05:45,043 --> 00:05:46,833 Okay, come here. 71 00:05:50,873 --> 00:05:53,813 This is Matt. We call him 'yoga mat'. [chuckles] 72 00:05:53,813 --> 00:05:56,803 He's your house parent and responsible adult. 73 00:06:07,653 --> 00:06:09,703 The locker is for your valuables. 74 00:06:09,703 --> 00:06:12,913 And Matt can look after your key if you want. He's your house parent. 75 00:06:12,913 --> 00:06:17,513 Giving no parents. And I don't need nobody, thanks, all the same. 76 00:06:17,513 --> 00:06:18,533 Nerd. 77 00:06:23,333 --> 00:06:25,983 Everyone can climb that tree. 78 00:06:25,983 --> 00:06:29,383 Just not the big because basically it's. 79 00:06:29,383 --> 00:06:32,063 There is also regulation that does not allow a rule about not climbing it when it's raining. 80 00:06:32,363 --> 00:06:34,343 What you mean is prohibited? 81 00:06:34,343 --> 00:06:35,733 The school rules. 82 00:06:35,733 --> 00:06:37,063 We we make them. 83 00:06:37,063 --> 00:06:39,113 And sometimes we break them. 84 00:06:39,113 --> 00:06:41,323 Kids make all the rules? 85 00:06:42,163 --> 00:06:44,533 We meet here twice a week. 86 00:06:44,533 --> 00:06:46,203 to discuss stuff, 87 00:06:46,203 --> 00:06:47,673 propose new rules. 88 00:06:47,673 --> 00:06:48,833 Everybody votes... 89 00:06:48,833 --> 00:06:51,773 ... and if enough people agree, the rule is made law. 90 00:06:51,773 --> 00:06:55,163 So what? We had a school council at my last school. 91 00:06:55,163 --> 00:06:58,743 yaps away but still the teachers their way 92 00:06:58,743 --> 00:07:00,343 It's not like that here. 93 00:07:00,343 --> 00:07:03,863 The teachers are just part of the community. Same as us. 94 00:07:03,863 --> 00:07:06,293 It's 'one person, one vote'. 95 00:07:06,293 --> 00:07:07,463 Hey, hey! 96 00:07:07,463 --> 00:07:10,573 No skateboards allowed indoors. It wrecks-up floors for everyone else. 97 00:07:10,573 --> 00:07:11,763 Sorry. 98 00:07:14,043 --> 00:07:15,583 A kid made up that rule? 99 00:07:15,583 --> 00:07:18,853 Yeah, Carmen. She got splinters. 100 00:07:19,643 --> 00:07:21,393 Okay then... 101 00:07:22,023 --> 00:07:24,413 I'm gonna say I don't have to go to lessons. 102 00:07:24,803 --> 00:07:26,413 Someone already did. 103 00:07:27,713 --> 00:07:29,683 The man who started Summerhill. 104 00:07:30,753 --> 00:07:35,433 He thought that kids should only go to lessons if they wanted to. 105 00:07:35,433 --> 00:07:38,013 So, I don't have to go to lessons? 106 00:07:38,013 --> 00:07:40,443 You don't have to do anything you don't want to. 107 00:07:40,443 --> 00:07:42,673 That's the whole point of Summerhill. 108 00:07:55,883 --> 00:07:58,613 And there's the drama studio. 109 00:07:59,943 --> 00:08:01,703 Hi! I am Heather. 110 00:08:01,703 --> 00:08:04,633 Come up, we're playing Pirates. I'm being Tiger Lily! 111 00:08:07,363 --> 00:08:09,363 Climbing trees is dangerous. 112 00:08:10,113 --> 00:08:11,573 Who says? 113 00:08:15,063 --> 00:08:16,233 Hi mum! 114 00:08:16,613 --> 00:08:18,163 Yes, I'm fine. 115 00:08:18,163 --> 00:08:20,133 Yes, the phone's working great! 116 00:08:20,133 --> 00:08:21,303 Ahoy, there! 117 00:08:21,303 --> 00:08:23,293 Enemy sighted at 3 o' clock! 118 00:08:23,293 --> 00:08:26,653 Heather, we've played it already. Let's do Mermaids on the Rock. 119 00:08:26,653 --> 00:08:29,363 No, it's the real enemy... 120 00:08:30,693 --> 00:08:33,073 ... who is coming on board, Peter! 121 00:08:34,133 --> 00:08:36,942 - Aarrgh! - Yeah, take that Hook! 122 00:08:36,942 --> 00:08:38,492 Not him... 123 00:08:38,492 --> 00:08:39,323 Them! 124 00:08:39,323 --> 00:08:40,873 It's invasion! 125 00:08:40,873 --> 00:08:42,643 There's hundreds of them! 126 00:08:56,513 --> 00:08:58,033 Who are they? 127 00:08:58,033 --> 00:09:00,463 Office of Standards in Education. 128 00:09:01,923 --> 00:09:03,008 OFSTED 129 00:09:03,208 --> 00:09:08,868 OFSTED! 130 00:09:14,743 --> 00:09:16,243 OFSTED 131 00:09:24,563 --> 00:09:30,843 Please remember: You're not educational philosophers, but school inspectors. 132 00:09:30,843 --> 00:09:35,793 Even if Summerhill might not feel like a school, it is registered as a one... 133 00:09:35,793 --> 00:09:40,543 and, as such, has to meet certain minimum standards. 134 00:09:45,563 --> 00:09:47,788 The key to a successful inspection... 135 00:09:47,788 --> 00:09:51,728 will be to remain absolutely focused on the big question. 136 00:09:55,603 --> 00:09:56,913 And that is... 137 00:09:56,913 --> 00:10:00,073 Are the children getting an adequate education? 138 00:10:00,073 --> 00:10:03,083 And if not... why not? 139 00:10:03,083 --> 00:10:05,653 Precisely, Myrtle... Precisely. 140 00:10:07,413 --> 00:10:09,503 So, you know the drill: 141 00:10:09,503 --> 00:10:11,333 Quantifiable attainments. 142 00:10:11,333 --> 00:10:13,583 Value added improvements. 143 00:10:13,583 --> 00:10:15,693 Precise targets! 144 00:10:15,693 --> 00:10:17,763 [LAUGHTER] Bullseye! 145 00:10:18,733 --> 00:10:22,763 That's a matter of order! I'm gonna bring you up for that, Peter. 146 00:10:25,903 --> 00:10:27,513 This isn't right, Len. 147 00:10:28,043 --> 00:10:29,833 I'm afraid it is. 148 00:10:30,113 --> 00:10:33,223 OFSTED wrote to say they were coming for a three-day inspection. 149 00:10:33,223 --> 00:10:34,543 No, I didn't mean that. 150 00:10:34,543 --> 00:10:36,843 They've been in virtually every year for the past nine years... 151 00:10:36,843 --> 00:10:39,313 ... but they've never sent in eight inspectors before. 152 00:10:40,413 --> 00:10:43,423 Len, I think this is a hit squad. 153 00:10:44,063 --> 00:10:48,183 Somebody somewhere has got waiting for us to do things the government's way. 154 00:10:48,183 --> 00:10:49,873 What are you doing, Zoey? 155 00:10:50,203 --> 00:10:51,643 Not going quietly. 156 00:10:58,513 --> 00:11:01,333 Move it, all out in rows. 157 00:11:12,063 --> 00:11:14,463 Good job, Fire Committee! 158 00:11:16,983 --> 00:11:18,513 Roger Warton. 159 00:11:18,513 --> 00:11:21,263 Zoey Redhead but call me Zoey, everyone else does. 160 00:11:21,513 --> 00:11:26,013 Mrs. Redhead, we will need the attendance role for lessons. 161 00:11:26,263 --> 00:11:27,763 We haven't got one. 162 00:11:31,713 --> 00:11:35,813 So the pupils are still allowed to choose whether or not they go to lessons? 163 00:11:36,063 --> 00:11:39,463 Absolutely. Children don't have to go to a single lesson the whole time they are at Summerhill. 164 00:11:40,613 --> 00:11:41,913 Does she mean that?? 165 00:11:42,163 --> 00:11:43,663 You bet! 166 00:11:44,613 --> 00:11:47,613 All lessons remain optional. 167 00:11:49,063 --> 00:11:51,063 All lessons remain optional. 168 00:11:51,313 --> 00:11:54,313 We would like to follow the coursesobserve lessons as soon as possible. 169 00:11:54,563 --> 00:11:56,463 Sorry we haven't got any today ... 170 00:11:56,713 --> 00:11:58,713 ... but you are welcome to observe sign-up. 171 00:12:20,963 --> 00:12:22,963 If you do sign up for lessons, it's still up to you 172 00:12:23,263 --> 00:12:26,263 whether you actually come along or not. 173 00:12:26,463 --> 00:12:28,463 But if and when you come do come along 174 00:12:28,713 --> 00:12:31,913 ... You come along to learn and participate fully. 175 00:12:34,763 --> 00:12:37,163 It is not fair on the other guys if you come in here and mess about. 176 00:12:37,413 --> 00:12:38,913 If you want to do that ... 177 00:12:39,163 --> 00:12:40,663 ... There is plenty of room out there. 178 00:12:42,113 --> 00:12:45,113 Now, Leonard's top tip for the new guys: 179 00:12:45,363 --> 00:12:49,583 Playing is the most important thing you will do here at Summerhill . 180 00:12:49,623 --> 00:12:51,123 Make time for it. 181 00:12:53,663 --> 00:12:55,863 Guys,l need your sheets back by this afternoon please. 182 00:12:56,113 --> 00:13:00,513 And when I've drunk a couple of buckets of coffee and wrapped a warm towel around my head 183 00:13:00,763 --> 00:13:02,763 ... I will write your personal time tables 184 00:13:03,013 --> 00:13:04,513 I'm going to do English 185 00:13:04,763 --> 00:13:05,963 ... And woodwork of course 186 00:13:06,113 --> 00:13:08,013 Of course, you build a new boat? 187 00:13:10,763 --> 00:13:12,263 Thank you, Peter. 188 00:13:15,913 --> 00:13:17,713 What about you,Ryan? 189 00:13:17,963 --> 00:13:19,463 Earth to Ryan? 190 00:13:19,713 --> 00:13:21,713 What about a bit of astronomy, Ryan? 191 00:13:22,463 --> 00:13:24,463 You know, the stars at night ... 192 00:13:24,713 --> 00:13:26,713 Get to join up the dots. 193 00:13:26,963 --> 00:13:28,463 No. 194 00:13:29,013 --> 00:13:30,613 What about a language? 195 00:13:30,863 --> 00:13:32,363 Good opportunity for conversation. 196 00:13:32,513 --> 00:13:33,513 No. 197 00:13:33,663 --> 00:13:35,263 We do a nice array on a magic tricks. 198 00:13:35,513 --> 00:13:36,413 Bike Mechanics ... 199 00:13:36,463 --> 00:13:37,263 Cricket; 200 00:13:37,313 --> 00:13:38,313 No no no. 201 00:13:38,563 --> 00:13:40,063 I do not want to sign up to any lesson. 202 00:13:44,213 --> 00:13:45,713 Do I smell? 203 00:13:49,263 --> 00:13:50,863 Ryan. 204 00:13:51,113 --> 00:13:52,613 Didn't you just say you weren't interested? 205 00:13:52,863 --> 00:13:54,363 No. 206 00:13:54,613 --> 00:13:56,613 Okay, bye for now then. See you later. 207 00:13:57,763 --> 00:13:59,763 Sorry that took so long. 208 00:14:00,013 --> 00:14:02,013 I do hope I sound better in translation. 209 00:14:03,363 --> 00:14:05,663 Now, has anybody got any questions? 210 00:14:07,813 --> 00:14:09,413 Maddy. 211 00:14:09,663 --> 00:14:12,363 How much are we allowed to sign up for? 212 00:14:12,613 --> 00:14:15,413 Well, as much as you like really. 213 00:14:15,663 --> 00:14:17,163 As many as you think you'll be happy with. 214 00:14:18,613 --> 00:14:20,013 Yeah, as many as you like. 215 00:14:24,563 --> 00:14:27,363 Yes, no lessons! 216 00:14:27,613 --> 00:14:30,713 Come on! Yes Yes! No lessons! 217 00:14:37,663 --> 00:14:38,863 Hello Maddy. 218 00:14:39,113 --> 00:14:40,613 How is sign-up? 219 00:14:40,863 --> 00:14:43,363 I didn't get any lessons for the first year I was here! 220 00:14:43,613 --> 00:14:45,113 I could not do that. 221 00:14:45,363 --> 00:14:46,863 I've got to keep on top of things. 222 00:14:51,313 --> 00:14:52,713 Hi Mom. 223 00:14:52,963 --> 00:14:54,463 Yes, I'm just signing up the lessons. 224 00:14:54,713 --> 00:14:56,213 All my subjects are here. 225 00:14:56,463 --> 00:14:57,963 They even do Japanese. 226 00:14:59,213 --> 00:15:01,013 Yes, okay, I will . 227 00:15:01,763 --> 00:15:06,863 English, Math, Science, Geography ... 228 00:15:08,213 --> 00:15:10,213 Will he come back to lessons? 229 00:15:10,463 --> 00:15:11,763 Probably 230 00:15:12,013 --> 00:15:13,513 Probably? 231 00:15:13,763 --> 00:15:15,263 I see... 232 00:15:15,813 --> 00:15:18,413 Do you have an approximate time scale for "probably"? 233 00:15:18,663 --> 00:15:20,663 Couple of weeks in most cases. 234 00:15:20,999 --> 00:15:24,999 Sometimes it's months before the boredom and curiosity factor sets in. 235 00:15:25,163 --> 00:15:26,663 It could be years. 236 00:15:26,913 --> 00:15:28,413 Years? 237 00:15:28,663 --> 00:15:30,163 Children do not have years. 238 00:15:30,413 --> 00:15:34,013 Exactly why A.S. Neil thought that childhood was so precious. 239 00:15:34,263 --> 00:15:37,263 The late Mr. Niel's philosophy is all very interesting I'm sure 240 00:15:37,513 --> 00:15:40,113 ... But what about the day-to-day practicalities? 241 00:15:40,363 --> 00:15:42,963 What strategies have you put in place to support children like him? 242 00:15:43,213 --> 00:15:45,713 We don't use strategies as such. 243 00:15:46,663 --> 00:15:50,863 I do hope you will experience some of the Summerhill magic while you're here. 244 00:15:52,113 --> 00:15:55,613 I'm sorry,but I can't see "magic" here on my tick-list. 245 00:16:00,663 --> 00:16:02,063 No. 246 00:16:35,413 --> 00:16:37,913 I cried a lot when I first came here. 247 00:16:38,163 --> 00:16:40,463 You'll get into it. It's brilliant and fun! 248 00:16:40,713 --> 00:16:42,213 I don't think so. 249 00:16:48,563 --> 00:16:49,763 Does she ever let you alone? 250 00:16:56,863 --> 00:16:58,363 This will cheer you up. 251 00:16:58,613 --> 00:17:00,113 What will? 252 00:17:02,463 --> 00:17:03,763 The lights out in half an hour! 253 00:17:04,012 --> 00:17:05,512 Yes, Stella! 254 00:17:06,163 --> 00:17:07,663 Come. 255 00:17:16,913 --> 00:17:19,512 Do you want to go down town for fish and chips tomorrow? 256 00:17:20,163 --> 00:17:21,463 I'm broke. 257 00:17:23,512 --> 00:17:24,813 Anyone for kisses and cuddles? 258 00:17:24,863 --> 00:17:26,262 Me! 259 00:17:34,913 --> 00:17:36,413 Look, I have got sweets. 260 00:17:36,663 --> 00:17:38,463 Yeah , and I have got some crisps. 261 00:17:39,113 --> 00:17:40,613 What is that all for? 262 00:17:40,863 --> 00:17:42,363 Me and Peter ... 263 00:17:42,613 --> 00:17:44,113 ... are planning to sneak out. A midnight feast. 264 00:17:44,563 --> 00:17:46,063 Ssch, don't let them hear. 265 00:17:46,313 --> 00:17:47,313 Why? 266 00:17:47,563 --> 00:17:49,063 They're bed officers. 267 00:17:49,213 --> 00:17:51,013 They'll make sure we go to bed. 268 00:17:51,263 --> 00:17:54,063 I know, we could hide all under my invisibility cloak. 269 00:17:54,213 --> 00:17:55,413 I do not want to get into trouble. 270 00:17:55,663 --> 00:17:57,163 We won't. 271 00:17:57,313 --> 00:17:58,813 Only if we get caught. 272 00:18:00,563 --> 00:18:02,063 I am not coming. 273 00:18:02,813 --> 00:18:04,313 Suit yourself. 274 00:18:09,663 --> 00:18:11,463 Where did you get this phone? 275 00:18:11,713 --> 00:18:13,213 My mom. 276 00:18:13,463 --> 00:18:14,963 She is a lawyer. 277 00:18:15,213 --> 00:18:16,713 Mine works abroad. 278 00:18:18,063 --> 00:18:19,563 What do you think this place is? 279 00:18:20,813 --> 00:18:22,813 Some of the kids are a bit weird. 280 00:18:23,063 --> 00:18:24,463 Like Peter, right?. 281 00:18:24,713 --> 00:18:25,713 "Invisibility cloak" 282 00:18:25,963 --> 00:18:27,463 How old is he? Six? 283 00:18:28,413 --> 00:18:30,413 Lend me a fiver? 284 00:18:31,163 --> 00:18:32,963 I barely got a twenty pound note 285 00:18:33,113 --> 00:18:34,713 and it is for an emergencies only. 286 00:18:34,863 --> 00:18:36,463 Like what? 287 00:18:38,213 --> 00:18:39,713 Don't worry. 288 00:19:00,763 --> 00:19:02,263 Maddy. 289 00:19:04,213 --> 00:19:05,713 Maddy. 290 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:00,963 Maddy. 291 00:21:03,313 --> 00:21:05,313 How was your first night? 292 00:21:07,363 --> 00:21:08,863 Come on. 293 00:21:10,713 --> 00:21:12,213 Still offer town? 294 00:21:12,463 --> 00:21:13,763 I thought you were skinned. 295 00:21:14,413 --> 00:21:16,613 Well, I forgot I had this. 296 00:21:22,763 --> 00:21:25,263 Welcome to our school meeting. 297 00:21:26,213 --> 00:21:27,713 Meeting come to order! 298 00:21:27,963 --> 00:21:29,963 Everyone, sit down and shut up!! 299 00:21:32,513 --> 00:21:34,513 We are here to inspect the school. 300 00:21:34,763 --> 00:21:36,263 Quiet, please. 301 00:21:36,513 --> 00:21:39,513 I want to bring up Peter for throwing a waterballon ... 302 00:21:39,763 --> 00:21:41,763 Hang on,there is an agenda, you have to wait. 303 00:21:42,013 --> 00:21:43,513 I want to bring up Heather and Peter ... 304 00:21:43,763 --> 00:21:45,563 ... for sneaking out last night and waking me up. 305 00:21:45,813 --> 00:21:47,313 Sorry, Stella speaks next. 306 00:21:47,563 --> 00:21:50,063 I'm gonna speak for Maddy as ombudsman. 307 00:21:50,313 --> 00:21:53,313 She saw Ryan taking twenty pounds from her cupboard. 308 00:21:53,563 --> 00:21:55,063 You liar! 309 00:21:55,113 --> 00:21:56,813 Shhh! Don't crosstalk. 310 00:21:57,063 --> 00:21:58,663 Ryan, just tell us your side of the story.. 311 00:21:58,913 --> 00:22:00,413 - I didn't steal nothing!. - You did! 312 00:22:01,663 --> 00:22:02,663 Peter. 313 00:22:02,913 --> 00:22:06,613 Ryan was skinned last night, today he was freshing a twenty. 314 00:22:07,963 --> 00:22:10,463 Just check his pockets. He has stuffed it in there. 315 00:22:11,313 --> 00:22:13,313 Look, I will not do if you want to. 316 00:22:13,563 --> 00:22:15,063 I haven't got the money. 317 00:22:15,313 --> 00:22:18,213 Maddy says Ryan asked for her money last night ... 318 00:22:18,463 --> 00:22:20,963 ... And she told him her mom had given her twenty pounds. 319 00:22:22,513 --> 00:22:23,713 Order! 320 00:22:23,963 --> 00:22:26,263 How do we know that Ryan took Maddy's money? 321 00:22:26,513 --> 00:22:28,513 I saw him coming out of our room last night. 322 00:22:30,463 --> 00:22:32,963 Ryan that's pretty obvious you did it. 323 00:22:33,513 --> 00:22:34,713 I found it... 324 00:22:35,763 --> 00:22:37,563 I found it outside. 325 00:22:38,063 --> 00:22:41,563 I find it a bit unprobable to find twenty pounds lying randomly.. 326 00:22:41,563 --> 00:22:43,063 I believe the new girl. 327 00:22:43,313 --> 00:22:45,813 Sam stop crosstalking. If you want to say something put your hand up. 328 00:22:47,163 --> 00:22:49,663 He shouldn't go into other rooms and take things ... 329 00:22:49,913 --> 00:22:51,413 New kids always gonna get wild. 330 00:22:51,663 --> 00:22:52,663 I did ... 331 00:22:52,913 --> 00:22:54,913 Ok, that'll be fine, shut up! 332 00:22:55,163 --> 00:22:57,563 I propose Ryan get a strong warning.. 333 00:22:57,813 --> 00:22:59,613 What about Maddy? She's lost twenty pounds! 334 00:23:00,163 --> 00:23:01,263 That's a lot! 335 00:23:01,513 --> 00:23:03,313 I propose that Ryan is fined twenty pounds. 336 00:23:03,963 --> 00:23:06,363 It could be taken out of his pocke. - Pocket money? 337 00:23:07,513 --> 00:23:10,013 How about we say two pounds a week? 338 00:23:10,263 --> 00:23:11,763 Ok. 339 00:23:12,013 --> 00:23:13,613 Anymore hands? No 340 00:23:14,063 --> 00:23:15,363 Okay let's take the proposals. 341 00:23:15,159 --> 00:23:17,113 So there are two proposals . 342 00:23:17,363 --> 00:23:20,363 All those in favor of a strong warning for Ryan? 343 00:23:21,513 --> 00:23:25,113 All those in favor of Ryan being fined twenty pounds and the money goes to Maddy? 344 00:23:30,563 --> 00:23:35,063 Ryan it's been carried that you're fined two pounds a week for the next ten weeks. 345 00:23:36,713 --> 00:23:39,513 Hold on, you can not leave without the permission of the chair! 346 00:23:40,663 --> 00:23:42,663 Twenty fine for Ryan. 347 00:23:43,313 --> 00:23:45,013 I'm worried about that boy. 348 00:23:56,063 --> 00:23:59,463 We really must see some lessons, Myrtle. 349 00:24:03,413 --> 00:24:06,913 You must get permission before leaving the meeting. 350 00:24:08,263 --> 00:24:10,663 Really? The impertinence ... 351 00:24:17,813 --> 00:24:20,213 Okay, meeting closed. 352 00:24:35,163 --> 00:24:36,663 Hey, Maddy. 353 00:24:36,913 --> 00:24:38,713 Did your sign up sheet? 354 00:24:41,663 --> 00:24:42,663 Thank you. 355 00:24:48,513 --> 00:24:49,713 Are you sure about these, Maddy? 356 00:24:50,213 --> 00:24:53,563 You don't want to do any of the fun activities? 357 00:24:58,613 --> 00:25:00,113 That's old man Neil. 358 00:25:01,063 --> 00:25:03,763 He believed passionately that children have rights. 359 00:25:04,613 --> 00:25:06,913 That they are not owned by the teachers ... 360 00:25:07,663 --> 00:25:09,663 ... Or your parents. 361 00:25:09,913 --> 00:25:12,413 This is what I want to do. 362 00:25:14,663 --> 00:25:17,163 Freedom is a big thing to deal with, Maddy. 363 00:25:17,213 --> 00:25:19,213 You are not used to having it. 364 00:25:30,163 --> 00:25:31,663 I thought you wanted to be mates. 365 00:25:31,863 --> 00:25:32,763 I do! 366 00:25:32,763 --> 00:25:34,263 You trashed me off! 367 00:25:36,013 --> 00:25:37,813 But you stole the money! 368 00:26:05,363 --> 00:26:07,263 Are you alright, Peter? 369 00:26:46,313 --> 00:26:48,113 Hello, Mom. 370 00:27:14,363 --> 00:27:16,063 Dad! Let me in! 371 00:27:16,313 --> 00:27:17,813 Dad, where are you? 372 00:27:38,163 --> 00:27:41,363 SOLD 373 00:28:39,164 --> 00:28:42,514 Maddy! I can help you to make a wooden one. 374 00:28:42,703 --> 00:28:44,653 Later... if you like. 375 00:28:44,883 --> 00:28:46,683 Thanks, but I 've got lessons. 376 00:28:50,883 --> 00:28:51,783 Come on, dad! 377 00:28:52,573 --> 00:28:53,663 Pick up the phone! 378 00:29:37,162 --> 00:29:40,292 He promised that it would be different this time. 379 00:29:40,882 --> 00:29:43,882 Instead, he sold the house and he disappeared. 380 00:29:44,252 --> 00:29:46,752 I'm sure there is a simple explanation. 381 00:29:49,882 --> 00:29:51,182 Ryan, it is okay. 382 00:29:53,152 --> 00:29:55,152 It's alright to cry. 383 00:30:00,592 --> 00:30:02,592 Who is going to look after me now? 384 00:30:02,622 --> 00:30:03,542 We are. 385 00:30:03,992 --> 00:30:04,992 Oh yeah! 386 00:30:05,282 --> 00:30:06,982 That's a lie too! 387 00:30:07,212 --> 00:30:10,592 Cause the kids are going to chuck me out the next meeting and you know it. 388 00:30:16,952 --> 00:30:18,432 Ah, there you are! 389 00:30:18,502 --> 00:30:20,002 The classrooms are deserted! 390 00:30:20,042 --> 00:30:22,542 That is because they are all in there. 391 00:30:23,172 --> 00:30:24,672 Again... 392 00:30:25,352 --> 00:30:29,352 I can't observe if there is nothing to... observe! 393 00:30:30,212 --> 00:30:31,212 Come on in! 394 00:30:32,242 --> 00:30:34,242 It is decided that you can come in. 395 00:30:34,902 --> 00:30:38,902 This is a special meeting to sort out what happened with Ryan. 396 00:30:40,102 --> 00:30:42,102 You were quite right about that boy, Myrtle. 397 00:30:42,682 --> 00:30:45,182 He needs supervision and structure. 398 00:30:55,012 --> 00:30:56,512 It wasn't a fight! 399 00:30:56,832 --> 00:30:58,332 Peter never lifted a finger. 400 00:30:58,852 --> 00:31:01,852 Ryan just kept kicking him. 401 00:31:02,512 --> 00:31:03,112 Len. 402 00:31:03,252 --> 00:31:05,252 I can't remember anything like this. 403 00:31:05,272 --> 00:31:06,772 Well, perhaps once. 404 00:31:06,772 --> 00:31:08,692 I propose Ryan is sent home for a week 405 00:31:08,862 --> 00:31:11,162 I don't think it is long enough. He is a pain! 406 00:31:12,722 --> 00:31:15,352 Send him home for the rest of the term! 407 00:31:15,692 --> 00:31:19,192 It's getting serious, but I say three days is enough. 408 00:31:20,452 --> 00:31:22,452 If you he has to stay here ... 409 00:31:22,702 --> 00:31:24,702 and live with people who are fed up with him ... 410 00:31:24,952 --> 00:31:26,452 he will get the point quicker. 411 00:31:26,902 --> 00:31:28,202 Yes... 412 00:31:28,712 --> 00:31:31,752 He went downtown to his home and is not allowed to do that. 413 00:31:32,002 --> 00:31:33,502 Yes, you should be gated for that. 414 00:31:33,572 --> 00:31:35,252 But he does not know all the rules. 415 00:31:35,302 --> 00:31:36,802 He can read the rule book. 416 00:31:37,752 --> 00:31:39,752 Anybody else got anything to say? 417 00:31:43,552 --> 00:31:45,902 I know I got up to people's noses when I started here. 418 00:31:46,112 --> 00:31:48,752 yes, you were right a little toe rag. 419 00:31:49,392 --> 00:31:51,902 But you didn't try to break anyone's nose. 420 00:31:52,152 --> 00:31:53,752 Alright, I didn't hit anyone. 421 00:31:53,902 --> 00:31:56,502 but I knicked stuff that I could get my hand on. 422 00:31:56,752 --> 00:31:58,752 And that was just the first week. 423 00:32:00,312 --> 00:32:02,312 Kids have issues and get angry. 424 00:32:02,962 --> 00:32:05,462 I was angry back then, and Ryan is now. 425 00:32:06,252 --> 00:32:10,202 He got stuff going on in his life and maybe he will talk to somenone about it 426 00:32:10,212 --> 00:32:12,212 But he won't if we just chuck him out. 427 00:32:12,472 --> 00:32:16,472 I propose that Ryan get a strong warning for hitting me ... 428 00:32:16,572 --> 00:32:19,542 and is gated for a week for going out from school on his own. 429 00:32:20,182 --> 00:32:22,482 Okay we have three proposals against each other. 430 00:32:22,682 --> 00:32:25,682 All of those in favor of Ryan being sent home for a week? 431 00:32:27,211 --> 00:32:30,211 All of those in favor of Ryan being suspended for the term? 432 00:32:31,041 --> 00:32:33,942 All of those in favor of a strong warning for hitting Peter.. 433 00:32:34,192 --> 00:32:37,102 and gate him for a week for going downtown on his own.? 434 00:32:37,152 --> 00:32:38,351 All against all! 435 00:32:38,579 --> 00:32:43,700 It is carried! Ryan, you got a strong warning and is gated for a week. Okay? 436 00:32:47,032 --> 00:32:48,222 Thanks everybody! 437 00:32:48,232 --> 00:32:51,192 It is morning tea now and then lessons start for the term. 438 00:32:54,802 --> 00:32:58,001 They are only cheering because they know they know they don't have to go. 439 00:33:10,002 --> 00:33:13,002 Today we are going to write obituaries. 440 00:33:13,252 --> 00:33:14,752 What's that? 441 00:33:15,002 --> 00:33:18,502 Obituary means is a tribute to somebody who has recently died. 442 00:33:18,752 --> 00:33:22,252 Like a hero, or someone brave or famous. 443 00:33:22,502 --> 00:33:24,002 Correct 444 00:33:24,252 --> 00:33:26,052 I do not know anyone famous dead people. 445 00:33:26,302 --> 00:33:28,802 We don't have to worry about the real dead people. 446 00:33:30,152 --> 00:33:35,652 The goal is try to imagine the kind life the person sitting next to us might live. 447 00:33:36,602 --> 00:33:38,102 Heather, can you start? 448 00:33:38,352 --> 00:33:39,852 What about Peter ... 449 00:33:40,102 --> 00:33:42,802 the first boy to navigate the Globe ... 450 00:33:43,052 --> 00:33:46,352 ... In a bucket boat he made in a Summerhill workshop? 451 00:33:46,602 --> 00:33:47,902 Great start! 452 00:33:47,952 --> 00:33:49,452 Maddy? 453 00:33:49,702 --> 00:33:52,702 I'm sorry, I know you do not know these guys very well. 454 00:33:53,352 --> 00:33:58,352 How would you describe your life in, let's say, 70 years from now? 455 00:34:06,702 --> 00:34:08,702 Mom: "Good luck on your first lesson" 456 00:34:08,952 --> 00:34:10,452 Maddy? Just talk about that. 457 00:34:13,452 --> 00:34:15,452 Don't worry about it too much Maddy. 458 00:34:15,702 --> 00:34:17,402 Just let your imagination play. 459 00:34:17,652 --> 00:34:21,852 Let her play with shining, fullfilled, happy lives. 460 00:34:23,792 --> 00:34:28,092 Visit the wildest places of your imagination and just say "Hello"! 461 00:34:39,552 --> 00:34:42,552 And that is how Maddy Chartpout, the famous navigator died ... 462 00:34:42,802 --> 00:34:44,302 Slow down Peter. 463 00:34:45,052 --> 00:34:49,552 ... Died the moment after he discovered a bright island at the edge of the world. 464 00:35:25,102 --> 00:35:26,102 Maddy? 465 00:35:37,122 --> 00:35:38,822 You're not my mom. 466 00:35:38,882 --> 00:35:43,892 We don't contact parents unless it is a life and death emergency. And even then not always. 467 00:35:46,712 --> 00:35:48,212 I turned it off while you were asleep. 468 00:35:49,902 --> 00:35:51,902 4 posts 469 00:35:52,152 --> 00:35:54,152 I've got to get up 470 00:36:42,022 --> 00:36:43,322 Hurry, they're in the woods! 471 00:36:43,382 --> 00:36:44,422 Who are? 472 00:36:44,472 --> 00:36:46,272 They are. They are coming to get us. 473 00:36:52,162 --> 00:36:54,162 Here is a good place to trap the enemy. 474 00:36:54,952 --> 00:36:56,452 Here,have the catapult. 475 00:36:57,582 --> 00:36:59,342 Really? I can I use this?? 476 00:36:59,542 --> 00:37:01,642 You can't shoot at people, just pretend. 477 00:37:12,012 --> 00:37:13,202 Hello,children. 478 00:37:13,782 --> 00:37:15,282 We are not children. 479 00:37:17,532 --> 00:37:19,532 Hook has been after Blackbeard for years. 480 00:37:20,252 --> 00:37:21,632 You're surrounded. 481 00:37:21,722 --> 00:37:23,222 Secure her! 482 00:37:27,302 --> 00:37:29,302 I surrender. 483 00:37:29,552 --> 00:37:31,052 Why should we spare you? 484 00:37:31,302 --> 00:37:32,802 Give us one good reason. 485 00:37:37,582 --> 00:37:39,362 If you let me go free ... 486 00:37:39,402 --> 00:37:42,402 ... I promise never to set foot in Neverlend again. 487 00:37:47,092 --> 00:37:48,592 Treasure! 488 00:37:49,612 --> 00:37:50,612 Yes! 489 00:37:52,592 --> 00:37:54,592 It's my chance to catch Hook 490 00:37:54,752 --> 00:37:56,752 Distract him with a shot. 491 00:37:58,852 --> 00:37:59,752 Stop. 492 00:37:59,782 --> 00:38:01,282 I found something. 493 00:38:02,592 --> 00:38:04,092 Now what ? 494 00:38:04,412 --> 00:38:07,412 I do not know, is improvisation, so we'll make it up as we go along. 495 00:38:07,462 --> 00:38:09,962 Rather sums up the place, I fear. 496 00:38:10,842 --> 00:38:13,842 Maddy, you want to help write the next bit? 497 00:38:14,962 --> 00:38:19,822 How about: "Oh,mommy, oh,Daddy, you think I'm so sweet and so good ... 498 00:38:20,412 --> 00:38:22,912 ... But inside I'm evil! " 499 00:38:24,062 --> 00:38:25,362 Can we say that? 500 00:38:25,652 --> 00:38:27,152 Of course we can. It's drama.To make believe. 501 00:38:28,352 --> 00:38:30,682 So what happens next? 502 00:38:31,012 --> 00:38:32,512 Maddy? 503 00:38:37,762 --> 00:38:41,062 Perhaps you can ask your mom what she thinks? 504 00:38:45,102 --> 00:38:47,602 Maddy? You got an idea? 505 00:38:48,352 --> 00:38:52,052 Hi Maddy, this is the seventh message that I've left you. 506 00:38:52,302 --> 00:38:54,802 Please, when you get this, ring me straight away.. 507 00:38:58,482 --> 00:39:01,982 Once upon a time there was a little girl called Cinderella. 508 00:39:03,702 --> 00:39:06,902 Who had a lot of issues with her parents. 509 00:39:07,452 --> 00:39:11,252 Mother, I don't have a problem with daddy anymore. 510 00:39:11,902 --> 00:39:13,902 I killed him last summer. 511 00:39:15,098 --> 00:39:16,698 She was, in the old days... 512 00:39:17,702 --> 00:39:21,202 ... before child councelling and happy time medication ... 513 00:39:21,452 --> 00:39:24,652 ... seething with inner rage! 514 00:39:24,902 --> 00:39:27,902 Basically, I am really disturbed. 515 00:39:32,152 --> 00:39:34,152 Die! die! die! die! 516 00:39:43,762 --> 00:39:45,832 Rose.... Rose! No! 517 00:39:46,172 --> 00:39:49,672 Look, if Maddy has turned off her mobile phone that's her business. 518 00:39:50,092 --> 00:39:51,392 No. 519 00:39:51,742 --> 00:39:53,942 No, I can't ask her to turn it back on. 520 00:39:56,142 --> 00:39:59,142 But that's not how we do things. 521 00:40:03,822 --> 00:40:05,522 Poor little thing 522 00:40:05,632 --> 00:40:08,132 I am not sure there is much we can do to help it, I'm afraid.. 523 00:40:08,562 --> 00:40:11,062 Why? What's wrong with him? 524 00:40:11,412 --> 00:40:13,312 I think it's the runt of the litter 525 00:40:13,482 --> 00:40:15,482 The weakest and most helpless. 526 00:40:16,072 --> 00:40:19,372 The mother often abandons and leaves them to die I'm afraid. 527 00:40:19,952 --> 00:40:21,752 We should probably just leave it, you know..... 528 00:40:22,002 --> 00:40:24,002 ... let nature take it's course. 529 00:40:24,252 --> 00:40:26,552 I'm not leaving him here to die! 530 00:40:55,092 --> 00:40:56,892 It's starving! 531 00:40:56,992 --> 00:40:58,492 He's shaking. 532 00:40:58,822 --> 00:41:00,822 It's probably cold as well as starving. 533 00:41:01,552 --> 00:41:03,252 He. It's a boy. 534 00:41:03,502 --> 00:41:06,002 We have got to find him something to eat, Peter. 535 00:41:07,852 --> 00:41:10,852 Appearently you can use droppers to feed wild baby rabbits 536 00:41:11,102 --> 00:41:16,432 Normal milk is alright for now but it might be better to get something called " kitten replacement milk". 537 00:41:17,132 --> 00:41:18,632 Here ...... 538 00:41:18,762 --> 00:41:20,262 Thanks 539 00:41:21,202 --> 00:41:23,402 Cheers, Missis lnspector! 540 00:42:02,172 --> 00:42:05,038 It's perfect for the essential practice! Thanks Ryan. 541 00:42:07,102 --> 00:42:09,002 Try these droppers 542 00:42:09,252 --> 00:42:12,252 Thanks. You hold him you and I'll feed him. 543 00:42:12,782 --> 00:42:16,282 Well, how do you know that the boiled sweet contains sucrose? 544 00:42:17,152 --> 00:42:20,452 Em.....because it didn't react with Benedict solution. 545 00:42:20,702 --> 00:42:24,232 It would have if i boiled it with hydrocronic acid 546 00:42:24,732 --> 00:42:26,732 ... And then neutralized with sodium solution. 547 00:42:27,242 --> 00:42:29,552 Do you know why it doesn't give a reaction? 548 00:42:29,952 --> 00:42:35,242 Because the reactive bits on to glucose molecules have been joined together to make sucrose 549 00:42:35,592 --> 00:42:37,392 ... And sucrose is not reduced sugar. 550 00:42:39,192 --> 00:42:43,252 The plant makes it like that so that it doesn't damage the protein... 551 00:42:43,502 --> 00:42:45,002 ... As glucose itself would. 552 00:42:45,952 --> 00:42:48,952 I used to be a science teacher myself. 553 00:42:57,422 --> 00:42:58,682 He is super! 554 00:42:58,932 --> 00:43:00,432 Are you open for university? 555 00:43:00,722 --> 00:43:02,722 No, just some GCNCs for now. 556 00:43:03,452 --> 00:43:04,722 GCNCs? 557 00:43:04,982 --> 00:43:06,982 But he is working at A-level standard! 558 00:43:07,742 --> 00:43:11,242 Ned only started coming to lessons last year. 559 00:43:11,562 --> 00:43:13,562 But that is impossible! 560 00:43:14,632 --> 00:43:19,632 When children decide they want to learn, they go like rockets. 561 00:43:53,942 --> 00:43:55,742 Odd socks are like rabbits. 562 00:43:55,902 --> 00:43:58,072 You got hundred more of them by morning. 563 00:43:59,202 --> 00:44:01,202 What do you think we should call him? 564 00:44:02,592 --> 00:44:04,092 Dinner? 565 00:44:05,092 --> 00:44:07,092 Dinner. I like it. 566 00:44:07,772 --> 00:44:10,172 What will happen to him at the end of term? 567 00:44:10,252 --> 00:44:12,752 He's yours, you can take him home. 568 00:44:14,100 --> 00:44:16,600 I'm sure your dad will come for you. 569 00:44:17,712 --> 00:44:21,712 Ryan, you're not the only person here with a less than perfect life. 570 00:44:22,502 --> 00:44:24,002 That's why we love Summerhill School. 571 00:44:24,022 --> 00:44:26,022 It is like a real home. 572 00:44:29,212 --> 00:44:31,212 That thing dead yet? 573 00:45:09,852 --> 00:45:11,352 How is that? 574 00:45:11,352 --> 00:45:13,052 Yes, that's right. 575 00:45:21,402 --> 00:45:23,702 They are too close together. 576 00:45:23,842 --> 00:45:26,342 You should spread them out a bit more. 577 00:45:42,102 --> 00:45:44,102 If the inspectors do not like school ... 578 00:45:44,132 --> 00:45:46,632 ... they can shut it down, can't they? 579 00:45:46,932 --> 00:45:50,932 If the government wanted to close Summerhill they would have done it years ago. 580 00:45:57,582 --> 00:45:59,222 Have I missed the meeting? 581 00:45:59,232 --> 00:46:00,562 You're for the high jump. 582 00:46:00,562 --> 00:46:02,562 Oh, no ... 583 00:46:12,002 --> 00:46:15,002 Sorry, I lost track of the time. 584 00:46:15,002 --> 00:46:17,002 I have heard from all the others. 585 00:46:17,052 --> 00:46:19,052 Of course Roger, sorry ... 586 00:46:19,952 --> 00:46:23,452 Baby Rabbits only need feeding once a day ... 587 00:46:24,352 --> 00:46:25,852 Sorry. 588 00:46:26,602 --> 00:46:28,652 Right, here we are. 589 00:46:28,652 --> 00:46:30,002 Observations. 590 00:46:30,002 --> 00:46:32,102 Are the children getting a proper education? 591 00:46:32,332 --> 00:46:34,532 It depends on what you mean by "proper education". 592 00:46:34,692 --> 00:46:37,692 One that generally includes going to lessons. 593 00:46:38,562 --> 00:46:43,062 There is one 14-year-old who has attained A-level standard in the sciences. 594 00:46:43,062 --> 00:46:46,662 And judging by those photographs, he is not the only academic high-flyer. . 595 00:46:46,722 --> 00:46:49,062 Children who are inclined to learn are one thing... 596 00:46:49,062 --> 00:46:50,962 But what about the rest of them? 597 00:46:50,962 --> 00:46:52,562 They are allowed to fall behind. 598 00:46:52,562 --> 00:46:54,562 This is a failing school, Myrtle. 599 00:46:54,742 --> 00:46:56,542 But what about the good things? 600 00:46:56,929 --> 00:46:58,309 I've written lots on citizenship, 601 00:46:58,572 --> 00:47:00,932 anti-bullying, inclusiveness... 602 00:47:01,022 --> 00:47:04,022 Our job is not to inspect children's democracies. 603 00:47:05,412 --> 00:47:08,112 But what about the way the community has dealt with Ryan? 604 00:47:08,612 --> 00:47:10,112 You know, that boy... 605 00:47:10,642 --> 00:47:12,642 ... they've embraced him. 606 00:47:13,292 --> 00:47:16,292 I don't pretend to understand Summerhill and it is certainly not perfect but... 607 00:47:17,652 --> 00:47:20,152 ... there is something about this place. 608 00:47:20,862 --> 00:47:22,862 Magic? 609 00:47:24,302 --> 00:47:26,302 Ah, sorry, not disturbing anything, am I? 610 00:47:26,672 --> 00:47:28,172 Not at all. 611 00:47:29,702 --> 00:47:31,702 Shall we step out for a moment? 612 00:47:41,992 --> 00:47:43,992 We are going into the woods, who wants to come? 613 00:47:44,082 --> 00:47:45,282 Peter? 614 00:47:45,344 --> 00:47:46,844 I'm starting on the ship's mast. 615 00:47:46,982 --> 00:47:48,482 How about you, Maddy? 616 00:47:49,882 --> 00:47:50,782 Alright! 617 00:47:50,822 --> 00:47:51,462 Yes! 618 00:47:51,502 --> 00:47:52,652 Come on! 619 00:48:03,282 --> 00:48:04,182 Look ... 620 00:48:04,182 --> 00:48:07,982 Summerhill is on the TBW-list and has been for years 621 00:48:09,052 --> 00:48:10,552 TBW? 622 00:48:12,512 --> 00:48:15,012 Well, that explains all the inspections. 623 00:48:17,122 --> 00:48:19,122 We are pecking them to death! 624 00:48:22,052 --> 00:48:25,052 I need to present our findings to Mrs. Redhead. 625 00:48:29,152 --> 00:48:31,312 TBW! 626 00:49:08,132 --> 00:49:09,132 Maddy! 627 00:49:09,452 --> 00:49:10,452 Mama! 628 00:49:10,552 --> 00:49:11,852 What is going on? 629 00:49:11,932 --> 00:49:13,132 Playing. 630 00:49:13,392 --> 00:49:14,092 What? 631 00:49:14,092 --> 00:49:15,192 I am playing! 632 00:49:15,262 --> 00:49:19,632 Yes I can see that and you are climbing trees which I banned you from doing, it is dangerous! 633 00:49:19,952 --> 00:49:22,752 Why aren't you answering your phone, huh? 634 00:49:23,462 --> 00:49:25,962 And why aren't you in class? 635 00:49:28,992 --> 00:49:30,792 I told you to go to lessons! 636 00:49:31,452 --> 00:49:32,952 It is like the exams. 637 00:49:33,182 --> 00:49:35,382 When I wrtite my head seizes up. 638 00:49:35,382 --> 00:49:37,882 Like I am being blown up from the inside 639 00:49:37,899 --> 00:49:39,899 - I just can't! - Or won't! 640 00:49:39,899 --> 00:49:42,399 That is not true, Mom! Please, listen... 641 00:49:42,399 --> 00:49:44,199 Alright, go and pack your things, Maddy, we are going home. 642 00:49:45,072 --> 00:49:47,072 No! I love it here. 643 00:49:47,622 --> 00:49:49,122 I'm happy. 644 00:49:53,112 --> 00:49:54,612 Now! 645 00:49:56,792 --> 00:49:58,792 - Do what I tell you! - Get off me! 646 00:50:09,679 --> 00:50:14,679 You must ensure that pupils are fully engaged in studies across a broad and balanced curriculum. 647 00:50:15,072 --> 00:50:18,072 But, we listen to what each of our children wants to learn about 648 00:50:18,072 --> 00:50:20,572 ... And then we make our curriculum to suit them. 649 00:50:20,622 --> 00:50:23,122 And we make the school fits the child, that's Summerhill! 650 00:50:23,982 --> 00:50:25,482 With respect, Mrs. Redhead 651 00:50:25,512 --> 00:50:30,102 ... you don't really believe that the child can be trusted to know what's best for him, I'm sure 652 00:50:30,102 --> 00:50:32,102 That's exactly what we believe! 653 00:50:39,392 --> 00:50:41,892 Children can not fulfil their true potential ... 654 00:50:41,972 --> 00:50:44,472 ... If they are not free to be themselves. 655 00:50:53,802 --> 00:50:58,302 How can children fulfil their potential if they don't attend lessons on a regular basis. 656 00:50:58,552 --> 00:51:00,052 Ah........ 657 00:51:00,912 --> 00:51:02,912 This is what this is about, isn't it? 658 00:51:02,912 --> 00:51:05,412 Forcing children into classrooms. 659 00:51:08,402 --> 00:51:10,902 Don't even bother sending your children here! 660 00:51:11,102 --> 00:51:13,102 These are her majesty's inspectors.. 661 00:51:13,162 --> 00:51:17,902 Do you know that the teachers tell the children that they needn't bother going to lessons? 662 00:51:17,912 --> 00:51:19,712 Maddy made the decision herself. 663 00:51:19,802 --> 00:51:22,802 She is eleven! How does he know what is best for her? 664 00:51:23,032 --> 00:51:25,532 Because she's got a mind of her own. 665 00:51:27,032 --> 00:51:30,032 I'm withdrawing my daughter with immediate effect. 666 00:51:35,872 --> 00:51:40,172 You must ensure adequate provision is made for pupils with dyslexia. 667 00:51:40,212 --> 00:51:41,712 So, to sum up 668 00:51:41,772 --> 00:51:44,272 Summerhill has many shortcomings... 669 00:51:44,402 --> 00:51:47,902 But the root cause of these defects is the non-attendance of lessons. 670 00:51:49,952 --> 00:51:54,952 And this is likely to adversely affect the children's future prospects. 671 00:51:55,582 --> 00:51:56,982 That's just not true! 672 00:51:56,982 --> 00:51:58,482 It is our opinion. 673 00:51:59,372 --> 00:52:01,242 So? What happens next? 674 00:52:01,572 --> 00:52:05,572 I submit the report then OFSTEAD decide what to do next. 675 00:52:08,202 --> 00:52:13,202 I think you can expect to see me again in a matter of days Mrs. Redhead. 676 00:52:31,552 --> 00:52:32,552 There you go. 677 00:52:32,722 --> 00:52:34,222 Be safe now. 678 00:52:42,172 --> 00:52:44,352 Len, Len! 679 00:52:46,232 --> 00:52:47,472 Fire! over there! 680 00:52:47,472 --> 00:52:48,982 It's the workshop, Ryan 681 00:52:48,982 --> 00:52:51,282 Run to the office as quick as you can! 682 00:52:56,332 --> 00:52:58,332 Fire! at the workshop. 683 00:53:10,732 --> 00:53:12,732 Maddy! 684 00:53:26,652 --> 00:53:27,652 Maddy! 685 00:53:27,702 --> 00:53:28,702 Where have you been!? 686 00:53:29,012 --> 00:53:30,012 Peter is missing! 687 00:53:30,442 --> 00:53:31,942 He is in the workshop! 688 00:53:31,992 --> 00:53:34,392 Will! Will! 689 00:53:45,822 --> 00:53:47,822 I can see him. He is over there! 690 00:53:49,252 --> 00:53:50,752 Everyone back! 691 00:53:51,712 --> 00:53:56,722 Everyone, get all buckets you can get your hands on and fill them from the pool. 692 00:53:57,032 --> 00:53:59,532 Peter! Peter! 693 00:54:06,982 --> 00:54:08,482 It's gonna be OK. 694 00:54:08,482 --> 00:54:09,652 How did it start? 695 00:54:09,652 --> 00:54:11,852 We do not know, Ryan raised the alarm. 696 00:54:12,452 --> 00:54:15,452 I bet some little hooligans started this deliberetly! 697 00:54:15,942 --> 00:54:18,442 Somebody must have seen something. 698 00:54:19,402 --> 00:54:21,902 I saw Ryan. He did it! 699 00:54:24,082 --> 00:54:26,082 Maddy? 700 00:54:26,192 --> 00:54:27,692 Are you certain? 701 00:54:45,222 --> 00:54:45,882 Zoe, 702 00:54:46,202 --> 00:54:48,202 we think Peter is inside..... 703 00:54:48,272 --> 00:54:49,072 What?! 704 00:54:49,132 --> 00:54:51,242 Will is going after him. 705 00:54:53,452 --> 00:54:55,252 Did you hear me?!!!! 706 00:54:55,502 --> 00:54:57,502 Did you hear me?! Will!!! 707 00:55:10,792 --> 00:55:12,032 Who is in there? 708 00:55:12,032 --> 00:55:15,032 It's Will and Peter, who is eleven. - Two inside! 709 00:55:39,672 --> 00:55:41,362 Any idea who had started? 710 00:55:41,382 --> 00:55:42,382 We think it was Ryan. 711 00:55:42,552 --> 00:55:43,552 I didn't do it! 712 00:55:44,052 --> 00:55:45,552 Maddy is a witness. 713 00:55:46,162 --> 00:55:47,662 Awesome! Suspect identified! 714 00:55:47,662 --> 00:55:47,952 . 715 00:55:47,952 --> 00:55:48,252 . 716 00:55:57,002 --> 00:55:58,802 We can't leave until the morning 717 00:55:58,802 --> 00:55:59,062 . 718 00:56:00,272 --> 00:56:01,992 We have to give the police a witness statement, Maddy. 719 00:56:02,212 --> 00:56:03,492 I don't want to...... 720 00:56:03,542 --> 00:56:04,342 I know darling....... 721 00:56:04,432 --> 00:56:09,602 I'll take you home as soon as I can. It's just you are the only one who saw Ryan started the fire. 722 00:56:09,612 --> 00:56:11,612 I think the police is trying to contact his parents now. 723 00:56:11,612 --> 00:56:13,182 His mom works abroad. 724 00:56:13,182 --> 00:56:14,682 Well, she would better hurry and get back, because that boy is in big trouble. 725 00:56:40,882 --> 00:56:44,682 Don't,Jed! I don't want you to come. 726 00:56:44,972 --> 00:56:47,932 I'm taking over now, you've done enough damage. 727 00:57:10,312 --> 00:57:14,472 I understand you have no contact details where either Ryan go to his parents? 728 00:57:14,802 --> 00:57:16,262 Ryan's father will be in touch. 729 00:57:16,722 --> 00:57:20,732 Well.......until he does, childprotecting services has a duty to look after him. 730 00:57:20,892 --> 00:57:23,407 But he is school's responsability during term time. 731 00:57:23,562 --> 00:57:26,570 So you are happy to take the responsability for Ryan if he did start the fire. 732 00:57:26,722 --> 00:57:29,872 Oh.....I don't know......I mean we've never had this sort of things before 733 00:57:29,872 --> 00:57:31,342 Oh, come on...... 734 00:57:31,342 --> 00:57:34,302 This is the do-as-you-like-school for difficult children, isn't it? 735 00:57:35,472 --> 00:57:38,922 This is a democratic school for all kids. 736 00:57:40,422 --> 00:57:46,602 The community will listen to what Ryan's got to say in the meeting and then we'll make a descision on what to do for the best. 737 00:57:46,862 --> 00:57:48,062 I don't think you understand........ 738 00:57:48,852 --> 00:57:53,478 If Ryan is charged with deliberetaly starting a fire I will be removing him from school today. 739 00:57:55,092 --> 00:57:58,726 a bunch of kids chatting about, it won't save the day. 740 00:57:58,726 --> 00:58:00,416 Tell you what, it often does. 741 00:58:00,424 --> 00:58:01,924 Sorry? 742 00:58:01,972 --> 00:58:04,972 You'd be amazed by what happenes when you are trusting kids and their instincts. 743 00:58:05,942 --> 00:58:07,442 Sally....yeah? 744 00:58:07,762 --> 00:58:11,262 If you believe everything you've read about us, why don't you come to the meeting? 745 00:58:18,812 --> 00:58:21,812 I'll discuss your request with sergant Bill. 746 00:58:33,502 --> 00:58:36,342 Zoe, I didn't do it. 747 00:58:37,162 --> 00:58:38,662 Hey.....trust them. 748 00:58:43,272 --> 00:58:46,822 Quiet!This is another special meeting. We've got to talk about the fire. 749 00:58:47,022 --> 00:58:49,522 First,we need to vote on a few people. 750 00:58:50,492 --> 00:58:53,392 Hang on....where is Maddy?? 751 00:58:53,922 --> 00:58:55,122 I'll go find her. 752 00:58:57,332 --> 00:58:58,832 I'd like to propose some other comes in as well. 753 00:59:00,012 --> 00:59:01,412 All those in favour of Maddy's mother attending! 754 00:59:02,662 --> 00:59:03,432 Against! 755 00:59:03,882 --> 00:59:04,642 That's carried! 756 00:59:07,282 --> 00:59:10,582 Mrs Robins and sergant Bill would like to come in. On the favour that they can come in? 757 00:59:10,952 --> 00:59:12,212 Against! 758 00:59:12,212 --> 00:59:13,102 That's also carried. 759 00:59:19,622 --> 00:59:22,302 You've been invited into the school meeting. 760 00:59:22,812 --> 00:59:26,312 We'd very much apreciate if Maddy could tell us what happened. 761 00:59:26,522 --> 00:59:29,592 No, there is no time, We are just waiting when the police will interview and then we are leaving 762 00:59:30,452 --> 00:59:34,762 Ryan says he didn't do it and Maddy isn't telling the truth. 763 00:59:34,852 --> 00:59:36,612 What??! 764 00:59:37,122 --> 00:59:40,232 Maddy! Would you got those things out of your ears! 765 00:59:55,332 --> 00:59:58,832 Alright! We've got to get on, because this is really serious. 766 00:59:59,242 --> 01:00:04,892 Like... hugely serious! Ryan could have killed Will and Peter. - Mary, let me chair this! 767 01:00:05,422 --> 01:00:12,545 Ryan is in big trouble and he says he didn't start the fire. Maddy says she saw him. Can you tell the meeting what you saw, Maddy? 768 01:00:18,205 --> 01:00:27,305 I finished making my op for the sign-up board and I was just hanging around and I saw Ryan pouring the tin of varnish on the camp fire. 769 01:00:29,612 --> 01:00:33,162 She's lying, Peter! It wasn't me! I never do anything like that! 770 01:00:33,502 --> 01:00:35,362 Is this because of the money? 771 01:00:35,362 --> 01:00:37,602 What money? What is he talking about? 772 01:00:39,542 --> 01:00:40,402 Really! 773 01:00:40,532 --> 01:00:43,302 The meeting fined Ryan for stealing 20 pounds from Maddy. 774 01:00:43,462 --> 01:00:45,962 It's another thing you didn't tell me about 775 01:00:46,742 --> 01:00:49,212 I don't know if the community can cope with Ryan. 776 01:00:49,332 --> 01:00:51,552 I agree, it's not just Peter's boat that got burned. 777 01:00:51,552 --> 01:00:53,402 What about the workshop? 778 01:00:53,462 --> 01:00:55,922 I propose we send Ryan home for good. 779 01:00:56,202 --> 01:00:59,772 Hold up! Before we string him up, let's get Ryan a chance to say something. 780 01:01:03,882 --> 01:01:05,152 I never did it! 781 01:01:05,532 --> 01:01:07,032 I wasn't even there! 782 01:01:07,272 --> 01:01:10,172 I was sorting out my rabbit hutch, near Len's caravan 783 01:01:10,244 --> 01:01:13,402 I was listening to those inspectors going on about the school or something. 784 01:01:17,162 --> 01:01:18,612 And I'd seen flames. 785 01:01:18,612 --> 01:01:20,092 So I ran and knocked on Len's door 786 01:01:22,562 --> 01:01:23,662 That's it! 787 01:01:24,002 --> 01:01:25,502 Honest! 788 01:01:26,082 --> 01:01:29,102 OK! I admit it! I stole the money 789 01:01:29,352 --> 01:01:30,852 Alright! 790 01:01:31,102 --> 01:01:32,602 I'm sorry! 791 01:01:32,852 --> 01:01:35,102 I nick stuff, but I don't start fires! 792 01:01:35,282 --> 01:01:37,582 You got to believe I didn't do it! 793 01:01:40,152 --> 01:01:43,192 OK! Ryan is saying one thing and Maddy is saying another 794 01:01:43,292 --> 01:01:45,352 I don't know who to believe now. 795 01:01:45,402 --> 01:01:48,052 I believe Maddy. Ryan is always in trouble. 796 01:01:48,052 --> 01:01:51,032 I think he should go home for the rest of the term. 797 01:01:51,322 --> 01:01:53,322 But we don't definitely know he did it, Minh. 798 01:01:53,322 --> 01:01:54,892 There is no evidence! 799 01:01:55,082 --> 01:01:57,442 We don't know if Ryan started the fire or not 800 01:01:57,552 --> 01:02:00,322 But if he did he is in serious trouble anyway. 801 01:02:00,362 --> 01:02:02,012 If the fire is deliberate... yes! 802 01:02:02,022 --> 01:02:05,282 I mean that Summerhill is subject to the law of the land like everywhere else 803 01:02:05,282 --> 01:02:07,122 and after this meeting the police take over 804 01:02:07,122 --> 01:02:09,622 If the police decide that Ryan did it, what will happen to him? 805 01:02:09,622 --> 01:02:11,712 He will become a looked after child. 806 01:02:11,712 --> 01:02:13,212 But Matt is already looking after him? 807 01:02:13,212 --> 01:02:16,252 No, it means that he will be taken away from here. 808 01:02:16,252 --> 01:02:18,002 You see that lady over there? 809 01:02:18,002 --> 01:02:19,502 She is a social worker 810 01:02:19,502 --> 01:02:21,302 She will take him into care. 811 01:02:21,352 --> 01:02:22,842 But why can't he just go home? 812 01:02:22,842 --> 01:02:24,562 What about his mum and dad? 813 01:02:24,562 --> 01:02:28,962 Ryan's mum is not around at the moment and we are not sure where his dad is. 814 01:02:29,162 --> 01:02:30,222 Maddy? 815 01:02:31,666 --> 01:02:33,666 I lied. 816 01:02:33,666 --> 01:02:35,166 It was me. 817 01:02:35,166 --> 01:02:37,666 What are you talking about? Sit down! -No mum, let me talk! 818 01:02:40,642 --> 01:02:46,052 I wanted to burn my form on the campfire but it wasn't catching 819 01:02:46,082 --> 01:02:48,732 so I threw the tin of varnish on 820 01:02:50,372 --> 01:02:52,922 I never meant to burn the workshop down. 821 01:02:52,922 --> 01:02:55,042 She is not herself, she had a shock. 822 01:02:55,042 --> 01:02:58,002 No, mum... I have to say something. 823 01:03:00,212 --> 01:03:03,092 Before I came here I was really badly stressed and 824 01:03:03,942 --> 01:03:07,612 I still can't do with writing and test and stuff. 825 01:03:08,452 --> 01:03:10,302 But this place is just so cool 826 01:03:10,482 --> 01:03:14,232 and I got my head around going to the lessons I just wanted to go to. 827 01:03:14,752 --> 01:03:18,302 I was feeling good about myself for the forst time in ages 828 01:03:19,642 --> 01:03:21,062 Until you turned up! 829 01:03:21,292 --> 01:03:22,302 Maddy! 830 01:03:22,452 --> 01:03:24,922 That's why I wanted to burn my form 831 01:03:24,922 --> 01:03:27,302 because I knew I wouldn't need it anymore 832 01:03:27,862 --> 01:03:31,162 Mum told me she was taking me away from Summerhill and 833 01:03:31,202 --> 01:03:32,502 I just lost it! 834 01:03:32,502 --> 01:03:34,302 I just lost it completely 835 01:03:34,672 --> 01:03:36,682 cause I am desperate to stay. 836 01:03:37,812 --> 01:03:39,412 I am sorry I lied. 837 01:03:40,852 --> 01:03:43,562 And Peter, I am sorry about your arm! 838 01:03:44,892 --> 01:03:46,052 And your boat! 839 01:04:06,832 --> 01:04:08,512 That was very brave of you, Maddy! 840 01:04:08,512 --> 01:04:09,572 That was very brave, Maddy! 841 01:04:10,072 --> 01:04:10,322 ... And after this meeting will take on the police. 842 01:04:10,322 --> 01:04:11,942 But it doesn't bring back Peters's boat. 843 01:04:13,113 --> 01:04:15,672 And Maddy did try to put the blame on Ryan. 844 01:04:16,232 --> 01:04:18,182 We need to fine you, Maddy! 845 01:04:18,182 --> 01:04:19,682 There is no point 846 01:04:19,932 --> 01:04:23,062 Unless we know that Maddy's mum is going to let Maddy stay. 847 01:04:41,402 --> 01:04:43,262 You are very lucky, Maddy! 848 01:04:43,262 --> 01:04:45,052 The police aren't taking it any further. 849 01:04:45,052 --> 01:04:46,592 What about Ryan? 850 01:04:46,592 --> 01:04:49,222 Well, they are still not sure what will happen at the end of term 851 01:04:49,222 --> 01:04:50,872 if his father doesn't turn up 852 01:04:50,872 --> 01:04:52,612 but Ryan can stay for now. 853 01:04:53,882 --> 01:04:55,072 Are you ready to go? 854 01:04:55,072 --> 01:04:56,142 I want to stay! 855 01:04:56,142 --> 01:04:58,112 No, you're coming home with me! 856 01:04:58,112 --> 01:05:01,612 They want to give me a chance, mum.... Unlike you. 857 01:05:01,612 --> 01:05:04,692 Maddy! I give you lots of chances. 858 01:05:04,792 --> 01:05:08,052 I work so hard to give you a good life. 859 01:05:08,282 --> 01:05:11,192 And I got one.. here! You and dad sent me to Summerhill 860 01:05:11,222 --> 01:05:12,702 Good decision! 861 01:05:13,592 --> 01:05:15,092 Now let me stay! 862 01:05:16,272 --> 01:05:18,062 I don't know if I can do that. 863 01:05:18,362 --> 01:05:21,284 They are going to give me a fine. Let me work it out! 864 01:05:21,284 --> 01:05:23,314 I got to make it up to them. 865 01:05:23,314 --> 01:05:25,284 I want to do the right thing, mum. 866 01:05:27,542 --> 01:05:29,542 Just until the end of term. 867 01:05:29,542 --> 01:05:31,042 Mum, please! 868 01:05:34,272 --> 01:05:35,422 I am not sure. 869 01:05:35,422 --> 01:05:39,382 You're not sure... but I am sure. Let me decide something for myself. 870 01:05:40,332 --> 01:05:44,532 Even if it's just this once. Then I'll never ask you for anything ever again. 871 01:05:44,582 --> 01:05:47,922 And I'll do everything you say. I promise, across my heart. 872 01:05:55,137 --> 01:05:57,677 Alright Maddy, you can stay! 873 01:05:59,487 --> 01:06:01,307 Only until the end of term. 874 01:06:04,522 --> 01:06:06,522 Thanks mum! 875 01:06:06,522 --> 01:06:08,202 This means so much to me. 876 01:06:08,542 --> 01:06:10,252 Just look after yourself! 877 01:06:10,252 --> 01:06:13,131 I will. You too, mum. 878 01:06:33,471 --> 01:06:34,872 Maddy! 879 01:06:35,932 --> 01:06:37,232 I said sorry! 880 01:06:37,642 --> 01:06:39,602 You lost something. 881 01:07:14,751 --> 01:07:16,251 They will impose my fine. 882 01:07:16,251 --> 01:07:17,551 Leave me to fight. 883 01:07:17,551 --> 01:07:18,851 I must repay them. 884 01:07:18,851 --> 01:07:20,651 I want to do the right thing mom! 885 01:07:20,651 --> 01:07:22,351 Mandy did not ... I ... 886 01:07:22,351 --> 01:07:23,851 Only by the end of the four months since. 887 01:07:23,851 --> 01:07:25,351 Mom, please. 888 01:07:28,702 --> 01:07:29,702 I am not sure. 889 01:07:29,851 --> 01:07:30,952 You are not sure ... 890 01:07:31,002 --> 01:07:32,101 ... But I'm sure! 891 01:07:32,351 --> 01:07:34,052 Let me decide something for myself. 892 01:07:34,302 --> 01:07:36,302 Even if it is only for this time. 893 01:07:36,552 --> 01:07:39,052 After not more sought you anything again. 894 01:07:39,302 --> 01:07:40,802 And I will do what I tell you. 895 01:07:41,052 --> 01:07:43,052 I promise! 896 01:07:43,302 --> 01:07:44,802 Mama; 897 01:07:49,552 --> 01:07:51,151 Okay Mandy ... 898 01:07:51,302 --> 01:07:53,101 ... You can not stay. 899 01:07:53,952 --> 01:07:55,952 Only by the end of four months, okay? 900 01:07:59,002 --> 01:08:00,802 Thanks mom! 901 01:08:01,052 --> 01:08:02,851 This means too much to me. 902 01:08:03,101 --> 01:08:04,601 Just take care of yourself. 903 01:08:04,851 --> 01:08:05,952 I'll be careful... 904 01:08:06,202 --> 01:08:07,702 ... And you in the same mom. 905 01:08:07,952 --> 01:08:10,252 And tell Dad that I miss. 906 01:08:27,602 --> 01:08:29,102 Mandy. 907 01:08:29,952 --> 01:08:31,452 I apologized. 908 01:08:43,232 --> 01:08:47,212 Summerhill teaches children how to manage themselves. 909 01:08:47,452 --> 01:08:55,502 To manage their minds,their bodies, their relationships, their emotions, gives them an owner's manual for life! 910 01:08:57,862 --> 01:08:59,862 I'm sorry but we just can't measure that. 911 01:09:06,472 --> 01:09:08,792 Is this what you wanted to do when you were a child? 912 01:09:26,688 --> 01:09:30,233 I don't wanna Summerhill to be closed down. 913 01:09:30,402 --> 01:09:33,102 I know, neither do I, that's why we've got Mark here. 914 01:09:36,012 --> 01:09:39,942 Hello, I am Mark! I'm a silicitor, a specialist in human rights. 915 01:09:41,402 --> 01:09:42,282 They asked me to come down and talk to you. 916 01:09:42,652 --> 01:09:43,212 Why? 917 01:09:45,352 --> 01:09:46,652 We could take the goverment to court. 918 01:09:47,602 --> 01:09:49,752 That's madness, isn't? no? 919 01:09:50,252 --> 01:09:52,452 Is it? Will be affair of fight. 920 01:09:52,702 --> 01:09:58,152 A Judge would help their side if the inspectors are right and the school is rubbish. 921 01:09:59,102 --> 01:10:01,932 Or you are right and the school is just different. 922 01:10:02,752 --> 01:10:05,592 But how can we afford to go to court? 923 01:10:05,812 --> 01:10:08,202 We can't even afford to do this in a school bus. 924 01:10:08,812 --> 01:10:11,690 You'd need to rise at least a hundred thousand pounds to prepeare for the case. 925 01:10:11,690 --> 01:10:14,782 A hundred southand puonds!-Is it how much you cost?? 926 01:10:14,982 --> 01:10:21,352 No,no but...we need a good barrister to fight at the court and they cost a lot of money. 927 01:10:22,612 --> 01:10:24,132 We just have to raise the money. 928 01:10:25,502 --> 01:10:28,112 If thats soon Summerhill can stay opened. 929 01:10:31,132 --> 01:10:32,632 Well, we could negotiate with teh goverment couldn't we? 930 01:10:34,452 --> 01:10:35,432 We've got to stay true to who we are! 931 01:10:35,852 --> 01:10:36,572 Yeah!!! 932 01:10:39,002 --> 01:10:45,652 Maddy!- I think the inspectors are just bullies. And we have to do a deal with bullies, stand up to them. 933 01:10:50,552 --> 01:10:51,622 What do you think, Zoe? 934 01:10:53,962 --> 01:10:56,962 Well,dad would want us to stand up for what we're beliving. 935 01:10:57,517 --> 01:10:58,517 Shell we take a vote?! 936 01:11:00,102 --> 01:11:02,402 All those in a favour of taking a goverment to court? 937 01:11:04,922 --> 01:11:06,422 Against! 938 01:11:06,832 --> 01:11:10,472 It's carried! Summerhill is gonna stand up to the inspectors 939 01:11:22,972 --> 01:11:27,262 I know how can we raise the money!We can write letter to people who lived in Summerhill who now lives brilliant lives! 940 01:11:27,262 --> 01:11:27,982 That's a great idea! 941 01:11:27,982 --> 01:11:31,532 And gether them to tell what they think of the school. We can use that as evidence in court. 942 01:11:42,512 --> 01:11:43,512 I found an idea. 943 01:11:43,602 --> 01:11:44,502 We can get bags from the supermarket! 944 01:11:44,552 --> 01:11:46,192 Smashing! 945 01:11:46,522 --> 01:11:47,522 No, the eggs have to go on top! 946 01:12:02,622 --> 01:12:03,857 um......I can always spot a winner! 947 01:12:04,857 --> 01:12:05,857 You'd better be right! 948 01:12:06,527 --> 01:12:07,527 We've to raise a huge amount of money. 949 01:14:01,152 --> 01:14:03,852 You need to gather a huge amount. 950 01:14:12,222 --> 01:14:14,222 Wait a second! we've enough to properly go challenge! we've done it!!! Yeah! 951 01:14:34,432 --> 01:14:37,532 We have done it,buddy! ok! 952 01:14:59,552 --> 01:15:01,552 oh,dad......what if we lose...... 953 01:15:33,582 --> 01:15:36,332 Mark! You are in very early! Have you prepeared 954 01:15:46,072 --> 01:15:49,072 The children would have to vote. 955 01:15:49,302 --> 01:15:51,802 Oh,yes.....the famose children democracy.... 956 01:16:05,832 --> 01:16:08,332 Oh,no,Mark.....don't tell me you've got to represent them yourself..... 957 01:16:10,632 --> 01:16:12,132 Well...... - you've got no money! 958 01:16:30,592 --> 01:16:33,092 Save our school! save our school! 959 01:16:42,282 --> 01:16:46,012 I wish you were coming to - So do I, Maddy! Good luck! 960 01:16:46,752 --> 01:16:52,452 This place is everything to me....you go and win for us! 961 01:17:44,612 --> 01:17:50,472 Summerhill, the contravercial school founded by A.S.Neil takes it's fight to the High Court today. 962 01:17:51,562 --> 01:17:56,322 A school where pupils can spend all day playing ,has been slammed by education chefs 963 01:17:56,572 --> 01:18:00,072 As giving children such a poor education, they shold be closed. 964 01:18:26,942 --> 01:18:29,122 I'm Fill, Jad, our daughter Maddy goes there. 965 01:18:30,532 --> 01:18:36,102 She persuaded me to take the compaign. She is a great girl you must be really proud of her. 966 01:19:29,212 --> 01:19:31,112 All rise! 967 01:19:34,742 --> 01:19:36,512 Where is Summerhill..... 968 01:19:36,542 --> 01:19:38,742 Bye bye Summerhill...... 969 01:20:08,532 --> 01:20:11,532 Miss James, perhaps you'd like to begin. 970 01:20:13,812 --> 01:20:16,502 A secretary of State of Educations vs Summerhill 971 01:20:23,592 --> 01:20:26,092 We haven't got an hour...... 972 01:20:28,612 --> 01:20:30,312 I might be able to help......- Ryan? 973 01:20:55,962 --> 01:20:58,062 Alright! try it now! 974 01:21:05,462 --> 01:21:10,082 Your honor I eppeare for the secretary of State of Education 975 01:21:10,722 --> 01:21:12,802 The office of standarts in education 976 01:21:13,612 --> 01:21:15,612 And her medjestice Inspectorate 977 01:21:42,582 --> 01:21:44,582 Personally, I think it's an enormose waste of time and money to bring the case to court and then fail to show up. 978 01:21:55,512 --> 01:21:56,512 Save our school! save our school! 979 01:22:05,712 --> 01:22:09,312 Save our school! save our school! 980 01:22:24,612 --> 01:22:26,652 We are all here yet? - Well, I'm not sure Your Honor.... 981 01:22:38,682 --> 01:22:41,682 I knoq who she is....She is the enmy, she is Hook! Captain Hook! 982 01:22:55,112 --> 01:22:59,542 Who is that?- That is Jefrey Robinson, one of the best lawers money can buy. 983 01:22:59,542 --> 01:23:01,572 How could the School afford him??? 984 01:23:42,502 --> 01:23:49,102 The Secretary of State is fully aware of the huge influence of A.S Neil and his school on the world of education. 985 01:23:51,312 --> 01:23:53,812 The Goverment is concerned only with the children 986 01:23:54,262 --> 01:23:55,862 And how well they are being tought. 987 01:23:57,962 --> 01:24:01,172 Now, in a case of Summerhill this is very inefficiently indeed. 988 01:24:02,052 --> 01:24:04,662 The root of the problem is non-attendence of lessons. 989 01:24:06,172 --> 01:24:09,422 And this is because the Summerhill doesn't follow the national curriculum. 990 01:24:09,562 --> 01:24:14,062 Oh,no....they have their own!The "cop-out" curriculum 991 01:24:14,222 --> 01:24:15,982 Cop-out curriculum? like it! 992 01:24:16,322 --> 01:24:21,902 Over the years the school has taken their founder's phylosophy of freedom. 993 01:24:23,112 --> 01:24:27,582 And used it as an excuse to be idol 994 01:24:43,242 --> 01:24:45,242 Now is our turn to say what the inspectors are wrong about 995 01:24:46,832 --> 01:24:53,582 If there is anyone from the Department of Education who has ever actually been a child 996 01:24:55,552 --> 01:24:58,362 Perhaps you all were born fully adults 997 01:24:58,612 --> 01:25:01,112 Complete with clipboards..... 998 01:25:15,742 --> 01:25:18,242 adjection Your Honor! 999 01:25:21,982 --> 01:25:27,982 Neil didn't believe in forcing children to sit in classrooms they didn't want to be in and taking exams 1000 01:25:30,282 --> 01:25:33,882 He wanted them to grow up with a sense of emotional wellbeing 1001 01:25:37,012 --> 01:25:38,512 He gave them a voice 1002 01:25:38,762 --> 01:25:40,782 A voice is still being heard today 1003 01:25:54,112 --> 01:25:57,962 A democracy that still going strong during 79 years later 1004 01:26:38,422 --> 01:26:39,722 look at the Summerhill 1005 01:26:45,712 --> 01:26:52,290 Actress,artist,doctor,culturist.engeneer,research chemist,professoe of mathematics, nurse,charity director,dancer. 1006 01:26:53,781 --> 01:27:02,241 The only significant occupation isn't represented (and this may come as a great credit for the school)are politicians and schools inspectors. 1007 01:27:07,512 --> 01:27:14,222 We do not sit to suggest that Summerhill suits everyone,but it does suit the great majority of children who goes there. 1008 01:27:14,862 --> 01:27:17,862 I would like to start, Mr President saying that the Ministry of Education ... 1009 01:27:18,112 --> 01:27:21,912 Surely, by any intelligent educational system Summerhill would be regarded as a....well, let's say a unique educational establishment. 1010 01:27:24,112 --> 01:27:25,822 Sadly OFSTED isn't being intelligent..... 1011 01:27:26,792 --> 01:27:32,372 And to conclude, your Honor, I'd like to suggest that it is not Summerhill that is failing, it's OFSTED itself.... 1012 01:27:34,842 --> 01:27:37,122 Hook is planning something......look! 1013 01:28:00,312 --> 01:28:02,612 I swear to tell the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth. 1014 01:28:05,712 --> 01:28:07,152 Inspector Warten. 1015 01:28:07,762 --> 01:28:12,990 Would you say that the teachers in Summerhill are failing in their teaching responsability? 1016 01:28:14,212 --> 01:28:16,712 I wouldn't use the word "failing"..you know..... 1017 01:28:19,462 --> 01:28:22,462 But children with special need are, as a matter of principle,being overlook? 1018 01:28:24,912 --> 01:28:28,736 Yes,one boy with dislexia was clearly struggling with his reading and writing. 1019 01:28:28,736 --> 01:28:31,057 His teacher nearly typed his word for him. 1020 01:28:32,372 --> 01:28:35,172 Hook is talking about me. 1021 01:28:36,402 --> 01:28:39,702 Dislexic children need specialist , your Honor 1022 01:28:41,512 --> 01:28:45,312 We wanted to make sure that Peter will feel succesful in front of his classmates. 1023 01:28:47,202 --> 01:28:50,352 So, the children are allowed to drift and fall behind 1024 01:28:50,422 --> 01:28:55,282 In fact, these children are rather discouraged from attending lessons. 1025 01:28:55,282 --> 01:28:56,896 Is that your view? 1026 01:28:59,762 --> 01:29:01,562 She is playing duel....she is twisting everything thriugh her argument. 1027 01:29:01,562 --> 01:29:02,812 That's her job, 1028 01:29:04,302 --> 01:29:07,282 Well, with the attitude like this, is it any wonder that the childer do as they pleased..... 1029 01:29:10,092 --> 01:29:13,982 There is another instance where one boy attacted another boy 1030 01:29:14,282 --> 01:29:17,978 An incident where not one single member of stuff interviing 1031 01:29:18,248 --> 01:29:20,588 . 1032 01:29:20,602 --> 01:29:21,542 Zoe,please...... 1033 01:29:22,702 --> 01:29:24,981 How many more incidents like this happen every day, your Honor? 1034 01:29:25,336 --> 01:29:26,336 I object! 1035 01:29:27,374 --> 01:29:28,374 Go on,Miss James. 1036 01:29:28,782 --> 01:29:33,112 I'll ask you......Is this freedom or an abrigation of responsability? 1037 01:29:33,112 --> 01:29:35,612 On a part of the teaching stuff at Summerhill. 1038 01:29:37,255 --> 01:29:41,175 And then ofcourse, there is the matter of the fire........ 1039 01:29:41,542 --> 01:29:42,072 fire....... 1040 01:29:42,202 --> 01:29:44,202 Why wasn't I told about this?? 1041 01:29:44,342 --> 01:29:46,902 You knew the fire was an accident! 1042 01:29:57,112 --> 01:29:59,642 Order,please! 1043 01:30:00,862 --> 01:30:01,532 Zoe,please.....-But how can we....... 1044 01:30:08,202 --> 01:30:09,978 Yes, but Summerhill was TBW anyway...... 1045 01:30:10,612 --> 01:30:12,282 TBW? 1046 01:30:12,882 --> 01:30:15,882 TBW....I've heard it somewhere before...... 1047 01:30:17,542 --> 01:30:20,422 It's OFTER's.....mjust meaning the school was giving us couse for concern. 1048 01:30:23,862 --> 01:30:26,962 Your Honor, may I suggest a break? 1049 01:30:28,192 --> 01:30:29,892 Ah.....we will resume it. 1050 01:30:39,972 --> 01:30:42,032 The fire was an accident.... 1051 01:30:42,032 --> 01:30:43,963 That stupid fight....... 1052 01:30:44,102 --> 01:30:45,902 I can read much better now...... 1053 01:30:50,812 --> 01:30:52,292 Hello,Ryan,Peter....did the rabbit....? 1054 01:30:52,292 --> 01:30:54,292 Make it! You should see him now! He is huge! 1055 01:30:55,022 --> 01:30:56,372 I'm so pleased....... 1056 01:31:08,802 --> 01:31:11,602 Look.....Summerhill is on the TBW list, it has been for years.... 1057 01:31:12,781 --> 01:31:14,311 Where are you going? 1058 01:31:14,682 --> 01:31:18,002 I'm going back in....I need to tell something about Smith. 1059 01:31:19,012 --> 01:31:20,692 I'm coming with you! 1060 01:31:20,762 --> 01:31:21,672 Me too! 1061 01:31:31,262 --> 01:31:33,262 Why are you trying my petience, Mr. Robinson? 1062 01:31:35,507 --> 01:31:36,507 I appologize, your Honor, but there is some important evidence, just came to hand..... 1063 01:31:40,009 --> 01:31:41,009 TBW...... 1064 01:31:41,870 --> 01:31:42,870 I'm sorry...... 1065 01:31:43,562 --> 01:31:44,592 TBW..... 1066 01:31:46,157 --> 01:31:48,967 Mr. Warten, would you be kind to enlighten us whta "TBW" stands for? 1067 01:31:52,662 --> 01:31:55,054 You mentioned earlier:"But Summerhill was TBW anyway......" 1068 01:31:55,452 --> 01:31:56,972 Well, what's that mean? 1069 01:31:57,252 --> 01:31:58,362 To be watched 1070 01:31:59,937 --> 01:32:02,107 I'm sorry, I can't hear you, could you speak up louder. 1071 01:32:02,132 --> 01:32:03,522 TO BE WATCHED! 1072 01:32:05,862 --> 01:32:08,372 to.....be.......watched....... 1073 01:32:08,372 --> 01:32:09,722 What's he chasing....? 1074 01:32:09,722 --> 01:32:14,562 Mr. Warden, did you had any point say to Summerhill the reason they have been inspected 1075 01:32:14,865 --> 01:32:19,325 because we're worried about the philosophy that pupil's aren't forced o go to lessons, because that's reality, isn't it? 1076 01:32:19,325 --> 01:32:23,955 The reality is that routine inspections were made because we were worried that the scool wasn't providing 1077 01:32:24,562 --> 01:32:26,882 officiant and suitable instructions ........ 1078 01:32:27,352 --> 01:32:29,832 You've mentioned the word "routine" 1079 01:32:29,852 --> 01:32:32,752 so, what was happening at Summerhill wasn't a slightest beat routine, was it? 1080 01:32:34,692 --> 01:32:37,692 Because Summerhill was on goverment hate list 1081 01:32:37,692 --> 01:32:42,002 OFSTED had a school in it sight for the best part of decade. And in this year..... 1082 01:32:42,002 --> 01:32:44,002 You decided to jagular and shut it down. 1083 01:32:45,242 --> 01:32:46,442 I object,your Honor! 1084 01:32:46,712 --> 01:32:48,082 This is conjecture! 1085 01:32:48,082 --> 01:32:49,272 Please........ 1086 01:32:49,322 --> 01:32:57,032 The school was TO BE WATCHED it was on a hate list for 9 years. Mr. Warton, why was the school not told about this? 1087 01:32:57,032 --> 01:32:58,452 I'm not sure..... 1088 01:32:58,452 --> 01:32:59,862 You aren't sure..... 1089 01:32:59,862 --> 01:33:04,362 But< I'm sure.....The answer is that because it was a secret. 1090 01:33:04,602 --> 01:33:05,622 Watch out! 1091 01:33:07,002 --> 01:33:10,706 Reference, your honor, is page 233 Summerhill to remain TBW 1092 01:33:10,982 --> 01:33:15,792 An internal OFSTED letter dated 199....... 1093 01:33:20,482 --> 01:33:21,482 three...... 1094 01:33:21,602 --> 01:33:22,622 God........ 1095 01:33:23,002 --> 01:33:26,968 Which means,your honor,that Summerhill was on a hate list way before 1993! 1096 01:33:27,075 --> 01:33:29,185 Your Honor it wasn't a hatelist! 1097 01:33:32,562 --> 01:33:36,476 Then fed up with endless year and year out inspections when to get the desired effect. 1098 01:33:36,839 --> 01:33:37,839 You're a conjecture 1099 01:33:39,830 --> 01:33:40,830 OFSTED came in a team of 8 1100 01:33:48,252 --> 01:33:49,062 Yes........ 1101 01:33:50,202 --> 01:33:53,282 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1102 01:33:55,032 --> 01:33:57,752 To close it down 1103 01:33:59,882 --> 01:34:00,952 Prove it! 1104 01:34:01,532 --> 01:34:03,032 Watch me! 1105 01:34:15,562 --> 01:34:18,362 . 1106 01:34:19,312 --> 01:34:21,612 I agree. It would have been desireable. 1107 01:34:21,862 --> 01:34:27,568 Mr.Walton be honest.....OFSTED wanted to close The Summerhill down, you decided on a game of sudden death. 1108 01:34:28,322 --> 01:34:29,922 I'm not sure I follow 1109 01:34:33,562 --> 01:34:41,472 Are you forcing Summerhill to do something they would never agree to, making lessons compulsory in order you strike it from the regoster of schools. 1110 01:34:45,162 --> 01:34:50,442 Submit your Honor that this is what you had in mind from the moment you said put the school, this was a game in hand. 1111 01:34:59,562 --> 01:35:04,062 Listen, the Summerhill School is in the PP list years. 1112 01:35:05,312 --> 01:35:06,312 Where are you going; 1113 01:35:06,562 --> 01:35:10,062 I'm going back inside. I have to say something to the Pan about me. 1114 01:35:10,312 --> 01:35:13,312 - Tactical advantage ... I'm coming with you! - And I! 1115 01:35:21,962 --> 01:35:24,462 You try my patience, Mr. Robertson? 1116 01:35:24,712 --> 01:35:29,212 Sorry Mr. President, but some important information came to our attention. 1117 01:35:31,662 --> 01:35:32,562 PP 1118 01:35:33,712 --> 01:35:34,812 Sorry; 1119 01:35:35,362 --> 01:35:36,562 PP .; 1120 01:35:37,212 --> 01:35:41,512 Mr Gouornten will you kindly enlighten us about what PP .; 1121 01:35:41,762 --> 01:35:46,262 You mentioned earlier "... the Summerhill School is anyway PP" 1122 01:35:46,812 --> 01:35:48,312 So what does it mean? 1123 01:35:48,562 --> 01:35:50,062 to Watch 1124 01:35:51,012 --> 01:35:54,012 Sorry, I did not hear you, you speak louder? 1125 01:35:54,262 --> 01:35:55,762 To monitor. 1126 01:35:56,012 --> 01:36:00,012 To follow ... 1127 01:36:00,262 --> 01:36:01,762 Where is he going? 1128 01:36:02,012 --> 01:36:04,012 Mr Gouornten said sometime in Summerhill School ... 1129 01:36:04,262 --> 01:36:05,762 ... That the reason inspect your very ... 1130 01:36:06,012 --> 01:36:10,012 ... It is because they are concerned with the philosophy of non-compulsory subjects, right? 1131 01:36:10,862 --> 01:36:13,062 The reality is that routine inspections were ... 1132 01:36:13,312 --> 01:36:15,812 ... Because we were concerned that the school did not provide ... 1133 01:36:16,062 --> 01:36:18,762 Efficient and appropriate teaching, yes ... 1134 01:36:19,512 --> 01:36:21,512 Give the word routine. 1135 01:36:21,762 --> 01:36:24,962 But what happened with the Summerhill School had nothing to do with routine so? 1136 01:36:26,812 --> 01:36:29,012 Why Summerhill School was included in the Ministry of executing list. 1137 01:36:29,262 --> 01:36:31,762 The OFSTENT had school targeted for most of the decade ... 1138 01:36:32,012 --> 01:36:33,512 ... And this year ... 1139 01:36:33,762 --> 01:36:35,262 ... Decided to hit the heart ... 1140 01:36:36,012 --> 01:36:37,312 ... And close it! 1141 01:36:37,562 --> 01:36:39,062 I object Mr. President! This is conjecture. 1142 01:36:39,112 --> 01:36:40,512 Robertson, please. 1143 01:36:40,762 --> 01:36:44,262 The school was to follow was an execution list for nine years. 1144 01:36:44,812 --> 01:36:48,312 Mr Gouornten because the school was not informed about it? 1145 01:36:48,562 --> 01:36:50,062 I'm not sure. 1146 01:36:50,312 --> 01:36:53,312 You're not sure. Fortunately I am though. 1147 01:36:53,562 --> 01:36:55,162 The answer is because it was secret. 1148 01:36:55,212 --> 01:36:56,412 A secret! 1149 01:36:56,362 --> 01:36:57,762 Watch out! 1150 01:36:59,012 --> 01:37:01,812 The reference, Mr. President, on page 233. 1151 01:37:02,062 --> 01:37:04,062 "The Summerhill School remain PP" 1152 01:37:04,712 --> 01:37:08,612 An internal letter dated OFSTENT nine hundred ninety ... 1153 01:37:11,762 --> 01:37:13,762 ...three. - On guard! 1154 01:37:14,012 --> 01:37:18,312 This means that the Summerhill School was in execution list well before 1993. 1155 01:37:18,762 --> 01:37:20,962 Mr President, it was not the execution list. 1156 01:37:22,712 --> 01:37:28,012 And then, having bored consecutive years of inspections without the desired effect ... 1157 01:37:28,262 --> 01:37:29,762 Clear guess. 1158 01:37:30,912 --> 01:37:32,912 The OFSTENT sent a team of eight. 1159 01:37:39,862 --> 01:37:40,862 Yes... 1160 01:37:41,112 --> 01:37:45,612 One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight ... 1161 01:37:46,962 --> 01:37:49,662 This makes us one inspector for every seven students of the school ... 1162 01:37:49,912 --> 01:37:51,412 ... In order to shut it down. 1163 01:37:51,662 --> 01:37:52,962 Prove it! 1164 01:37:53,212 --> 01:37:54,712 Look at me! 1165 01:38:04,862 --> 01:38:09,862 Of course the school has a fundamental right to know why subject to such monitoring levels? 1166 01:38:10,112 --> 01:38:12,112 Agree, it would be desirable. 1167 01:38:12,362 --> 01:38:13,862 Mr Gouornten frankly talk. 1168 01:38:14,112 --> 01:38:15,912 The OFSTENT wanted to close Summerhill School ... 1169 01:38:16,162 --> 01:38:18,962 ... And you chose the tactics of sudden death, is not it? 1170 01:38:19,712 --> 01:38:21,712 I do not think watching you. 1171 01:38:25,762 --> 01:38:28,762 Forcing the Summerhill School to do something that you knew would never agree. 1172 01:38:29,012 --> 01:38:30,512 Doing the required courses. 1173 01:38:30,762 --> 01:38:33,262 Believed that they will disappear from the files. 1174 01:38:33,512 --> 01:38:35,712 I commend Mr. President, if I may ... 1175 01:38:35,962 --> 01:38:39,162 ... That what you had in mind from the moment you set foot in school. 1176 01:38:39,412 --> 01:38:42,412 This ... was your game. 1177 01:38:43,762 --> 01:38:46,262 My dear friend takes them all out of his mind! 1178 01:38:46,612 --> 01:38:49,612 indeed? Who sees what his mind? 1179 01:39:13,562 --> 01:39:16,062 Mr President, I need to consult! 1180 01:39:16,312 --> 01:39:18,312 The court cut off for an hour. 1181 01:39:24,862 --> 01:39:26,362 - Give me that. - Give it to me... 1182 01:39:26,612 --> 01:39:28,112 Page 24 I'm sure ... 1183 01:39:34,762 --> 01:39:36,862 Geoffrey ... 1184 01:39:37,512 --> 01:39:42,512 The ministry decided that he wanted to reduce slightly the pressure in Summerhill School. 1185 01:39:43,862 --> 01:39:45,362 Want to indulge? 1186 01:39:46,912 --> 01:39:49,912 You give up just before you cut the head. 1187 01:40:01,462 --> 01:40:03,762 Sit down please. 1188 01:40:12,112 --> 01:40:13,112 Please Mrs. James. 1189 01:40:13,362 --> 01:40:16,562 The Ministry of Education offered the lady Rentchent a court settlement. 1190 01:40:17,612 --> 01:40:19,112 He was received? 1191 01:40:20,962 --> 01:40:24,462 Ms. Rentchent can not make this decision for the school. 1192 01:40:24,712 --> 01:40:28,712 The community must decide whether to accept him or continue the trial. 1193 01:40:28,962 --> 01:40:32,462 They need to recover here, if this is acceptable. 1194 01:40:32,712 --> 01:40:34,212 With all due respect Mr. President, I ... 1195 01:40:34,462 --> 01:40:35,962 Of course. 1196 01:40:36,612 --> 01:40:38,112 Thank you, Mr. President. 1197 01:40:40,462 --> 01:40:42,462 You will chair the meeting. 1198 01:40:42,712 --> 01:40:44,712 And you'll be the secretary. 1199 01:40:46,062 --> 01:40:47,762 So what now? 1200 01:40:48,012 --> 01:40:50,012 We are voting on whether to allow observers. 1201 01:40:53,162 --> 01:40:54,662 Excuse me sir. 1202 01:40:55,212 --> 01:40:58,012 Visitors are not allowed in our assemblies. 1203 01:40:58,262 --> 01:41:00,162 We must vote whether to allow their ... 1204 01:41:00,612 --> 01:41:02,612 ... I say, stay. 1205 01:41:03,062 --> 01:41:04,062 This is ridiculous ... 1206 01:41:04,112 --> 01:41:06,612 Of course! Please. 1207 01:41:12,262 --> 01:41:13,762 Ante Stella. 1208 01:41:37,012 --> 01:41:38,512 Quiet! 1209 01:41:41,562 --> 01:41:44,562 There is a theme for the special assembly today. 1210 01:41:44,812 --> 01:41:48,812 But in principle I propose to allow observers to stay ... 1211 01:41:49,062 --> 01:41:50,762 ... To see how we do things. 1212 01:41:51,012 --> 01:41:52,512 Who is in favor? 1213 01:41:55,062 --> 01:41:57,062 Who is? 1214 01:41:57,812 --> 01:41:59,312 Therefore passes. 1215 01:41:59,562 --> 01:42:01,262 You are all invited to stay. 1216 01:42:03,412 --> 01:42:04,912 Great! 1217 01:42:06,262 --> 01:42:07,262 Life. 1218 01:42:07,512 --> 01:42:09,512 What settlement says? 1219 01:42:09,762 --> 01:42:13,762 "The Ministry of Education recognizes that this independent school ... 1220 01:42:14,012 --> 01:42:17,012 ... Based as it is written and the methods of AC Neil ... 1221 01:42:17,262 --> 01:42:19,562 ... Has the right to philosophy. " 1222 01:42:19,812 --> 01:42:22,312 This is very important, because what it says ... 1223 01:42:22,562 --> 01:42:25,562 ... That is not obliged to do things as the government wants. 1224 01:42:25,812 --> 01:42:28,812 But, inspectors will continue to come? 1225 01:42:29,862 --> 01:42:32,862 The OFSTENT required to get us from the list To Watch ... 1226 01:42:33,212 --> 01:42:35,112 ... And then make regular inspections. 1227 01:42:35,362 --> 01:42:38,862 But when they will come in about four years ... 1228 01:42:39,112 --> 01:42:42,112 ... They should be accompanied by a specialist in our type of training. 1229 01:42:42,362 --> 01:42:43,362 Ryan? 1230 01:42:43,612 --> 01:42:45,612 If we agree, we can choose our courses? 1231 01:42:46,362 --> 01:42:48,362 And not be forced to go at all? 1232 01:42:48,612 --> 01:42:51,912 "Freedom for children attend optional courses ... 1233 01:42:52,162 --> 01:42:54,862 ... According to Neil philosophy, fully recognized. " 1234 01:42:55,112 --> 01:42:56,112 Yes! 1235 01:42:56,362 --> 01:42:58,162 Hey, quiet! 1236 01:42:58,412 --> 01:43:00,712 We are meeting! Ten cents fine Will! 1237 01:43:02,462 --> 01:43:04,362 So, the two proposals are: 1238 01:43:04,612 --> 01:43:06,112 To accept the compromise ... 1239 01:43:06,362 --> 01:43:09,362 ... Or let Life, our specialists and around our world ... 1240 01:43:09,612 --> 01:43:13,612 ... To show how we are great school and give the government it deserves. 1241 01:43:14,962 --> 01:43:16,262 And maybe lose. 1242 01:43:16,512 --> 01:43:18,212 This is Stella. You got it. 1243 01:43:19,362 --> 01:43:20,362 Lucy? 1244 01:43:20,612 --> 01:43:22,312 Life, what do you think? 1245 01:43:22,562 --> 01:43:24,562 I do not know Lucy, really do not know. 1246 01:43:24,812 --> 01:43:27,712 I think I will feel deceived if the opportunity is not given to me ... 1247 01:43:27,862 --> 01:43:30,162 ... To defend the school against all these lies. 1248 01:43:31,112 --> 01:43:32,612 Let us fight to the end. 1249 01:43:32,862 --> 01:43:34,362 Yes! 1250 01:43:34,612 --> 01:43:37,612 A peace agreement is sometimes the best results ... 1251 01:43:37,862 --> 01:43:39,562 ... If a war ends. 1252 01:43:39,812 --> 01:43:43,612 This agreement will make the Summerhill School school the most protected in the world. 1253 01:43:44,462 --> 01:43:46,762 It is a charter of freedom. 1254 01:43:48,412 --> 01:43:49,912 Other questions? 1255 01:43:53,262 --> 01:43:55,762 Who is to accept the arrangement proposed by the Government? 1256 01:44:00,712 --> 01:44:02,712 Who is? 1257 01:44:04,962 --> 01:44:06,462 Decided. 1258 01:44:06,712 --> 01:44:08,712 We accept the compromise of government. 1259 01:44:11,362 --> 01:44:12,662 Thank you... 1260 01:44:12,912 --> 01:44:15,012 ... Mr and Mrs ... 1261 01:44:15,262 --> 01:44:18,562 ... For allowing us the privilege of meeting your court. 1262 01:44:18,812 --> 01:44:21,812 Each other, it was an honor to allow us to track your assembly. 1263 01:44:22,062 --> 01:44:24,862 I think that you too you share the privilege given to you? 1264 01:44:25,712 --> 01:44:27,112 Thank you. 1265 01:44:30,662 --> 01:44:32,162 Thank you. 1266 01:44:33,912 --> 01:44:38,212 Mr President, I think you are to be finished. 1267 01:44:42,762 --> 01:44:47,262 This court formally cancels the extrajudicial protest against school Summerhill School. 1268 01:45:01,912 --> 01:45:04,412 Historic scenes played out in court today ... 1269 01:45:04,662 --> 01:45:06,662 ... As Summerhill School school beats the government ... 1270 01:45:06,912 --> 01:45:11,912 ... In a battle that can only be described as a "David vs. Goliath"! 1271 01:45:13,162 --> 01:45:15,662 Following this decision, it is safe to say ... 1272 01:45:15,912 --> 01:45:18,412 ... That freedom and learning go hand in hand in Summerhill School. 1273 01:45:18,662 --> 01:45:20,662 It seems to me entirely appropriate. 1274 01:45:20,912 --> 01:45:24,912 The children of Summerhill School describe as the happiest school in the world. 1275 01:45:25,162 --> 01:45:26,862 And judging by the scenes here today ... 1276 01:45:27,112 --> 01:45:28,812 ... Probably be right. 1277 01:45:31,262 --> 01:45:35,762 We have said from the beginning that we are not trying to close the Summerhill School, thanks. 1278 01:45:59,612 --> 01:46:01,712 You came to take me home, right? 1279 01:46:01,962 --> 01:46:04,462 Mandy, my problem with the Summerhill School ... 1280 01:46:04,712 --> 01:46:06,012 But mom ... 1281 01:46:06,262 --> 01:46:09,262 Mandy, my problem with the Summerhill School has more to do with me ... 1282 01:46:09,512 --> 01:46:11,012 ... Than anything else .. 1283 01:46:11,962 --> 01:46:14,962 I like everything to be neat and organized ... 1284 01:46:15,212 --> 01:46:16,512 ... I like lists and objectives. 1285 01:46:16,762 --> 01:46:18,562 I'm crazy about control! 1286 01:46:20,112 --> 01:46:23,312 Let's face it, it's like we have an inspector in the family. 1287 01:46:25,762 --> 01:46:28,062 The Summerhill School is ... 1288 01:46:29,212 --> 01:46:31,212 ... And gold ... 1289 01:46:31,462 --> 01:46:33,962 ... Bright, cheerful ... 1290 01:46:35,312 --> 01:46:37,812 ... Relaxed, has nothing to do with me. 1291 01:46:41,762 --> 01:46:43,062 I make my impression that you love so much. 1292 01:46:43,312 --> 01:46:44,812 No, I do not mind ... 1293 01:46:46,662 --> 01:46:48,662 ... I know what I am. 1294 01:46:51,912 --> 01:46:54,912 But you do not know who you are yet. 1295 01:46:57,162 --> 01:46:59,162 Come back at Summerhill School and ... 1296 01:47:02,212 --> 01:47:04,212 ... Discovered. 1297 01:47:04,462 --> 01:47:07,262 I love Mandy. 1298 01:47:08,212 --> 01:47:11,012 Just not easy for me to show you the. 1299 01:47:11,262 --> 01:47:12,762 Oh, mom ... 1300 01:47:13,012 --> 01:47:14,512 Once you have done. 1301 01:47:17,162 --> 01:47:18,762 Boo! 1302 01:47:34,012 --> 01:47:35,512 I stay Ryan! 1303 01:47:35,762 --> 01:47:38,762 And I will return the next four months, no need to leave! 1304 01:47:39,812 --> 01:47:41,812 Ryan? What happens; 1305 01:47:42,662 --> 01:47:45,062 Nobody can find my dad. 1306 01:47:45,312 --> 01:47:47,612 Social workers come tomorrow for me. 1307 01:47:47,862 --> 01:47:49,662 And what will happen in the next quarter? 1308 01:47:51,312 --> 01:47:53,712 I will not be at school, they would have been in care. 1309 01:47:54,462 --> 01:47:55,962 I do not want you to leave. 1310 01:47:56,412 --> 01:47:58,412 Neither do I want it Mandy. 1311 01:48:13,962 --> 01:48:15,962 Mark to come here. 1312 01:48:16,212 --> 01:48:18,712 I want you to meet our new teacher science. 1313 01:48:18,962 --> 01:48:21,762 And I believe that will adopt them! 1314 01:48:22,912 --> 01:48:23,912 Myrtle. 1315 01:48:24,162 --> 01:48:25,962 The Myrtle undertakes after Emma. 1316 01:48:26,212 --> 01:48:27,712 But this is amazing! 1317 01:48:27,962 --> 01:48:31,962 I intend to stay here until they do not distinguish me from my plutonium. 1318 01:48:33,412 --> 01:48:34,912 Just kidding of course! 1319 01:48:36,212 --> 01:48:37,312 Come! 1320 01:49:00,162 --> 01:49:03,462 Three, two, one ... go! 1321 01:49:10,212 --> 01:49:12,212 Well done my boy. 1322 01:49:21,862 --> 01:49:23,262 There will be at launch? 1323 01:49:23,512 --> 01:49:25,012 Just Feed the Dino. 1324 01:49:26,062 --> 01:49:28,362 Ryan, someone has come to see you. 1325 01:49:30,412 --> 01:49:31,412 Hello! 1326 01:49:31,662 --> 01:49:33,662 Dad! Where were you; 1327 01:49:33,812 --> 01:49:35,212 I lost my job in the garage. 1328 01:49:35,462 --> 01:49:36,962 It appeared an opportunity in Dubai. 1329 01:49:37,912 --> 01:49:39,112 You have to see this place! 1330 01:49:39,262 --> 01:49:40,362 I had to call you! 1331 01:49:40,612 --> 01:49:43,312 But you said it would be better to leave it to you for four months. 1332 01:49:43,562 --> 01:49:45,062 I think you got a little literally. 1333 01:49:46,212 --> 01:49:48,412 And what happened to the house? Sell! 1334 01:49:48,662 --> 01:49:51,162 Had Ryan was part of the plan. 1335 01:49:51,412 --> 01:49:52,912 What silly plan was that? 1336 01:49:53,162 --> 01:49:54,662 You like Ryan here? 1337 01:49:54,912 --> 01:49:56,412 I adore it. 1338 01:49:59,462 --> 01:50:00,962 Tuition Ryan. 1339 01:50:01,212 --> 01:50:02,712 I am sorry for the delay. 1340 01:50:04,962 --> 01:50:06,762 I think you made a mistake. 1341 01:50:07,012 --> 01:50:10,312 The Secretariat told me that if I want to pay five years in advance so it costs. 1342 01:50:10,562 --> 01:50:12,062 Five years; 1343 01:50:12,312 --> 01:50:14,012 I mean I can stay here until I was sixteen? 1344 01:50:14,262 --> 01:50:15,762 If they want to. 1345 01:50:16,012 --> 01:50:18,012 It has caused any trouble? 1346 01:50:18,862 --> 01:50:20,562 At all. 1347 01:50:21,412 --> 01:50:22,912 It's okay then my son? 1348 01:50:23,162 --> 01:50:25,862 Yes Dad, it's okay. 1349 01:50:30,312 --> 01:50:33,012 Now ... where is this barbecue? 1350 01:50:33,262 --> 01:50:37,762 So hungry that I can eat an entire horse in two layers! 1351 01:50:50,712 --> 01:50:51,712 Ready? 1352 01:50:51,962 --> 01:50:53,462 Where is Ryan? 1353 01:50:56,012 --> 01:50:57,212 We have to take! 1354 01:50:57,462 --> 01:50:58,962 - Mandy! 1355 01:51:01,512 --> 01:51:03,012 Ok, let's go! 1356 01:51:14,262 --> 01:51:15,762 Raise the sail! 1357 01:51:19,012 --> 01:51:21,012 FREEDOM