WEBVTT 00:01:14.863 --> 00:01:16.363 I don't know. 00:01:17.013 --> 00:01:19.693 We tried pushing her your way. 00:01:19.693 --> 00:01:21.293 And what happened. 00:01:21.293 --> 00:01:23.073 This place is an experiment. 00:01:23.073 --> 00:01:25.363 This school opened in 1921. 00:01:25.363 --> 00:01:28.173 Alright then, it's a big experiment... 00:01:28.173 --> 00:01:29.693 ... with my daughter. 00:01:29.693 --> 00:01:31.043 Our daughter. 00:01:31.043 --> 00:01:33.413 Our daughter had a bit of a breakdown. 00:01:33.413 --> 00:01:35.108 Shhh... She'll hear you. 00:01:35.108 --> 00:01:37.308 She knows she was ill. 00:01:37.308 --> 00:01:40.593 It seems she knows she failed to get into the school of your dreams. 00:01:40.593 --> 00:01:42.503 Oh that's right, blame me. 00:01:42.503 --> 00:01:46.433 It's not about blame, it's about doing what's best for Maddy. 00:01:51.163 --> 00:01:53.753 One term and we'll review. 00:01:53.753 --> 00:01:56.883 Looks like this is rehab. 00:01:58.643 --> 00:02:00.293 Try 'childhood'. 00:02:06.073 --> 00:02:09.752 You don't get me a boarding school two minutes from my house. 00:02:09.752 --> 00:02:11.552 I'm not dumping you. 00:02:11.552 --> 00:02:13.093 I'm paying. 00:02:13.093 --> 00:02:14.813 What with? Spanners? 00:02:14.813 --> 00:02:16.333 That's why I'm not getting out. 00:02:16.333 --> 00:02:17.873 You haven't got no money, have you? 00:02:17.873 --> 00:02:18.923 I'm getting. 00:02:19.373 --> 00:02:21.113 I'm working on a plan. 00:02:21.783 --> 00:02:24.503 It'll all be sorted when I pick you up for the end of term. 00:02:24.503 --> 00:02:25.733 End of term? 00:02:25.733 --> 00:02:27.393 Aren't you gonna come and see me? 00:02:27.393 --> 00:02:30.473 School don't like parents bugging kids during term time. 00:02:31.153 --> 00:02:33.773 Honestly. That's what they said. 00:02:34.813 --> 00:02:37.273 The kids are long-haired weirdos. 00:02:37.273 --> 00:02:39.993 Hello! I'm not gonna fit in here, dad. 00:02:39.993 --> 00:02:42.103 Why have I come to this school? 00:02:42.103 --> 00:02:45.243 Because I don't know what else to do with you, son. 00:02:52.533 --> 00:02:54.713 We need to find the head teacher. 00:03:00.813 --> 00:03:03.263 You want Maddy to turn out like her? 00:03:04.963 --> 00:03:07.673 I want Maddy to turn out like Maddy. 00:03:12.143 --> 00:03:14.433 I am doing my best for you, Ryan. 00:03:15.963 --> 00:03:18.103 Don't go getting chucked out again. 00:03:18.673 --> 00:03:20.463 Third time lucky, eh? 00:03:33.993 --> 00:03:35.783 Peter! Peter! 00:04:08.713 --> 00:04:11.013 That's your new head teacher, Maddy. 00:04:11.653 --> 00:04:12.983 Not him. 00:04:13.693 --> 00:04:14.903 Her. 00:04:35.313 --> 00:04:36.613 Watch out! 00:04:38.063 --> 00:04:41.693 Uh, excuse me. Who exactly is in charge around here? 00:04:41.693 --> 00:04:43.043 Erm... 00:04:43.043 --> 00:04:44.483 We all are. 00:04:45.313 --> 00:04:46.703 I'm Stella. 00:04:46.703 --> 00:04:48.203 Maddy's buddy. 00:04:48.203 --> 00:04:50.663 You can say your goodbyes now if you want. 00:04:50.663 --> 00:04:51.943 I'll look after her. 00:04:51.943 --> 00:04:53.363 - No. - Yes. 00:04:53.363 --> 00:04:54.433 Mum... 00:05:03.493 --> 00:05:05.213 This is for you, darling. 00:05:05.213 --> 00:05:07.203 A mobile! Thanks, mum! 00:05:07.203 --> 00:05:09.853 Alright. Keep it switched ON. I've put the charger in your case. 00:05:09.853 --> 00:05:11.823 Here's some money. Hm? 00:05:11.823 --> 00:05:13.513 It's for emergencies only. 00:05:13.513 --> 00:05:15.503 Here's a list of things to do. 00:05:16.803 --> 00:05:18.423 Hug for mum? 00:05:23.183 --> 00:05:26.453 Now work hard, yeah? Keep on top of your lessons. 00:05:26.453 --> 00:05:29.133 And if you don't like in here, then you can come home. 00:05:30.843 --> 00:05:31.993 Bye! 00:05:32.563 --> 00:05:35.233 It'll be fine Mads. Okay? 00:05:35.233 --> 00:05:39.983 Don't worry about anything. Just have fun. Okay? 00:05:39.983 --> 00:05:41.213 But, dad... 00:05:41.213 --> 00:05:42.813 Love you. Hm? 00:05:43.583 --> 00:05:45.043 Love you too, dad. 00:05:45.043 --> 00:05:46.833 Okay, come here. 00:05:50.873 --> 00:05:53.813 This is Matt. We call him 'yoga mat'. [chuckles] 00:05:53.813 --> 00:05:56.803 He's your house parent and responsible adult. 00:06:07.653 --> 00:06:09.703 The locker is for your valuables. 00:06:09.703 --> 00:06:12.913 And Matt can look after your key if you want. He's your house parent. 00:06:12.913 --> 00:06:17.513 Giving no parents. And I don't need nobody, thanks, all the same. 00:06:17.513 --> 00:06:18.533 Nerd. 00:06:23.333 --> 00:06:25.983 Everyone can climb that tree. 00:06:25.983 --> 00:06:29.383 Just not the big because basically it's. 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. 00:06:32.363 --> 00:06:34.343 What you mean is prohibited? 00:06:34.343 --> 00:06:35.733 The school rules. 00:06:35.733 --> 00:06:37.063 We we make them. 00:06:37.063 --> 00:06:39.113 And sometimes we break them. 00:06:39.113 --> 00:06:41.323 Kids make all the rules? 00:06:42.163 --> 00:06:44.533 We meet here twice a week. 00:06:44.533 --> 00:06:46.203 to discuss stuff, 00:06:46.203 --> 00:06:47.673 propose new rules. 00:06:47.673 --> 00:06:48.833 Everybody votes... 00:06:48.833 --> 00:06:51.773 ... and if enough people agree, the rule is made law. 00:06:51.773 --> 00:06:55.163 So what? We had a school council at my last school. 00:06:55.163 --> 00:06:58.743 yaps away but still the teachers their way 00:06:58.743 --> 00:07:00.343 It's not like that here. 00:07:00.343 --> 00:07:03.863 The teachers are just part of the community. Same as us. 00:07:03.863 --> 00:07:06.293 It's 'one person, one vote'. 00:07:06.293 --> 00:07:07.463 Hey, hey! 00:07:07.463 --> 00:07:10.573 No skateboards allowed indoors. It wrecks-up floors for everyone else. 00:07:10.573 --> 00:07:11.763 Sorry. 00:07:14.043 --> 00:07:15.583 A kid made up that rule? 00:07:15.583 --> 00:07:18.853 Yeah, Carmen. She got splinters. 00:07:19.643 --> 00:07:21.393 Okay then... 00:07:22.023 --> 00:07:24.413 I'm gonna say I don't have to go to lessons. 00:07:24.803 --> 00:07:26.413 Someone already did. 00:07:27.713 --> 00:07:29.683 The man who started Summerhill. 00:07:30.753 --> 00:07:35.433 He thought that kids should only go to lessons if they wanted to. 00:07:35.433 --> 00:07:38.013 So, I don't have to go to lessons? 00:07:38.013 --> 00:07:40.443 You don't have to do anything you don't want to. 00:07:40.443 --> 00:07:42.673 That's the whole point of Summerhill. 00:07:55.883 --> 00:07:58.613 And there's the drama studio. 00:07:59.943 --> 00:08:01.703 Hi! I am Heather. 00:08:01.703 --> 00:08:04.633 Come up, we're playing Pirates. I'm being Tiger Lily! 00:08:07.363 --> 00:08:09.363 Climbing trees is dangerous. 00:08:10.113 --> 00:08:11.573 Who says? 00:08:15.063 --> 00:08:16.233 Hi mum! 00:08:16.613 --> 00:08:18.163 Yes, I'm fine. 00:08:18.163 --> 00:08:20.133 Yes, the phone's working great! 00:08:20.133 --> 00:08:21.303 Ahoy, there! 00:08:21.303 --> 00:08:23.293 Enemy sighted at 3 o' clock! 00:08:23.293 --> 00:08:26.653 Heather, we've played it already. Let's do Mermaids on the Rock. 00:08:26.653 --> 00:08:29.363 No, it's the real enemy... 00:08:30.693 --> 00:08:33.073 ... who is coming on board, Peter! 00:08:34.133 --> 00:08:36.942 - Aarrgh! - Yeah, take that Hook! 00:08:36.942 --> 00:08:38.492 Not him... 00:08:38.492 --> 00:08:39.323 Them! 00:08:39.323 --> 00:08:40.873 It's invasion! 00:08:40.873 --> 00:08:42.643 There's hundreds of them! 00:08:56.513 --> 00:08:58.033 Who are they? 00:08:58.033 --> 00:09:00.463 Office of Standards in Education. 00:09:01.923 --> 00:09:03.008 OFSTED 00:09:03.208 --> 00:09:08.868 OFSTED! 00:09:14.743 --> 00:09:16.243 OFSTED 00:09:24.563 --> 00:09:30.843 Please remember: You're not educational philosophers, but school inspectors. 00:09:30.843 --> 00:09:35.793 Even if Summerhill might not feel like a school, it is registered as a one... 00:09:35.793 --> 00:09:40.543 and, as such, has to meet certain minimum standards. 00:09:45.563 --> 00:09:47.788 The key to a successful inspection... 00:09:47.788 --> 00:09:51.728 will be to remain absolutely focused on the big question. 00:09:55.603 --> 00:09:56.913 And that is... 00:09:56.913 --> 00:10:00.073 Are the children getting an adequate education? 00:10:00.073 --> 00:10:03.083 And if not... why not? 00:10:03.083 --> 00:10:05.653 Precisely, Myrtle... Precisely. 00:10:07.413 --> 00:10:09.503 So, you know the drill: 00:10:09.503 --> 00:10:11.333 Quantifiable attainments. 00:10:11.333 --> 00:10:13.583 Value added improvements. 00:10:13.583 --> 00:10:15.693 Precise targets! 00:10:15.693 --> 00:10:17.763 [LAUGHTER] Bullseye! 00:10:18.733 --> 00:10:22.763 That's a matter of order! I'm gonna bring you up for that, Peter. 00:10:25.903 --> 00:10:27.513 This isn't right, Len. 00:10:28.043 --> 00:10:29.833 I'm afraid it is. 00:10:30.113 --> 00:10:33.223 OFSTED wrote to say they were coming for a three-day inspection. 00:10:33.223 --> 00:10:34.543 No, I didn't mean that. 00:10:34.543 --> 00:10:36.843 They've been in virtually every year for the past nine years... 00:10:36.843 --> 00:10:39.313 ... but they've never sent in eight inspectors before. 00:10:40.413 --> 00:10:43.423 Len, I think this is a hit squad. 00:10:44.063 --> 00:10:48.183 Somebody somewhere has got waiting for us to do things the government's way. 00:10:48.183 --> 00:10:49.873 What are you doing, Zoey? 00:10:50.203 --> 00:10:51.643 Not going quietly. 00:10:58.513 --> 00:11:01.333 Move it, all out in rows. 00:11:12.063 --> 00:11:14.463 Good job, Fire Committee! 00:11:16.983 --> 00:11:18.513 Roger Warton. 00:11:18.513 --> 00:11:21.263 Zoey Redhead but call me Zoey, everyone else does. 00:11:21.513 --> 00:11:26.013 Mrs. Redhead, we will need the attendance role for lessons. 00:11:26.263 --> 00:11:27.763 We haven't got one. 00:11:31.713 --> 00:11:35.813 So the pupils are still allowed to choose whether or not they go to lessons? 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. 00:11:40.613 --> 00:11:41.913 Does she mean that?? 00:11:42.163 --> 00:11:43.663 You bet! 00:11:44.613 --> 00:11:47.613 All lessons remain optional. 00:11:49.063 --> 00:11:51.063 All lessons remain optional. 00:11:51.313 --> 00:11:54.313 We would like to follow the coursesobserve lessons as soon as possible. 00:11:54.563 --> 00:11:56.463 Sorry we haven't got any today ... 00:11:56.713 --> 00:11:58.713 ... but you are welcome to observe sign-up. 00:12:20.963 --> 00:12:22.963 If you do sign up for lessons, it's still up to you 00:12:23.263 --> 00:12:26.263 whether you actually come along or not. 00:12:26.463 --> 00:12:28.463 But if and when you come do come along 00:12:28.713 --> 00:12:31.913 ... You come along to learn and participate fully. 00:12:34.763 --> 00:12:37.163 It is not fair on the other guys if you come in here and mess about. 00:12:37.413 --> 00:12:38.913 If you want to do that ... 00:12:39.163 --> 00:12:40.663 ... There is plenty of room out there. 00:12:42.113 --> 00:12:45.113 Now, Leonard's top tip for the new guys: 00:12:45.363 --> 00:12:49.583 Playing is the most important thing you will do here at Summerhill . 00:12:49.623 --> 00:12:51.123 Make time for it. 00:12:53.663 --> 00:12:55.863 Guys,l need your sheets back by this afternoon please. 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 00:13:00.763 --> 00:13:02.763 ... I will write your personal time tables 00:13:03.013 --> 00:13:04.513 I'm going to do English 00:13:04.763 --> 00:13:05.963 ... And woodwork of course 00:13:06.113 --> 00:13:08.013 Of course, you build a new boat? 00:13:10.763 --> 00:13:12.263 Thank you, Peter. 00:13:15.913 --> 00:13:17.713 What about you,Ryan? 00:13:17.963 --> 00:13:19.463 Earth to Ryan? 00:13:19.713 --> 00:13:21.713 What about a bit of astronomy, Ryan? 00:13:22.463 --> 00:13:24.463 You know, the stars at night ... 00:13:24.713 --> 00:13:26.713 Get to join up the dots. 00:13:26.963 --> 00:13:28.463 No. 00:13:29.013 --> 00:13:30.613 What about a language? 00:13:30.863 --> 00:13:32.363 Good opportunity for conversation. 00:13:32.513 --> 00:13:33.513 No. 00:13:33.663 --> 00:13:35.263 We do a nice array on a magic tricks. 00:13:35.513 --> 00:13:36.413 Bike Mechanics ... 00:13:36.463 --> 00:13:37.263 Cricket; 00:13:37.313 --> 00:13:38.313 No no no. 00:13:38.563 --> 00:13:40.063 I do not want to sign up to any lesson. 00:13:44.213 --> 00:13:45.713 Do I smell? 00:13:49.263 --> 00:13:50.863 Ryan. 00:13:51.113 --> 00:13:52.613 Didn't you just say you weren't interested? 00:13:52.863 --> 00:13:54.363 No. 00:13:54.613 --> 00:13:56.613 Okay, bye for now then. See you later. 00:13:57.763 --> 00:13:59.763 Sorry that took so long. 00:14:00.013 --> 00:14:02.013 I do hope I sound better in translation. 00:14:03.363 --> 00:14:05.663 Now, has anybody got any questions? 00:14:07.813 --> 00:14:09.413 Maddy. 00:14:09.663 --> 00:14:12.363 How much are we allowed to sign up for? 00:14:12.613 --> 00:14:15.413 Well, as much as you like really. 00:14:15.663 --> 00:14:17.163 As many as you think you'll be happy with. 00:14:18.613 --> 00:14:20.013 Yeah, as many as you like. 00:14:24.563 --> 00:14:27.363 Yes, no lessons! 00:14:27.613 --> 00:14:30.713 Come on! Yes Yes! No lessons! 00:14:37.663 --> 00:14:38.863 Hello Maddy. 00:14:39.113 --> 00:14:40.613 How is sign-up? 00:14:40.863 --> 00:14:43.363 I didn't get any lessons for the first year I was here! 00:14:43.613 --> 00:14:45.113 I could not do that. 00:14:45.363 --> 00:14:46.863 I've got to keep on top of things. 00:14:51.313 --> 00:14:52.713 Hi Mom. 00:14:52.963 --> 00:14:54.463 Yes, I'm just signing up the lessons. 00:14:54.713 --> 00:14:56.213 All my subjects are here. 00:14:56.463 --> 00:14:57.963 They even do Japanese. 00:14:59.213 --> 00:15:01.013 Yes, okay, I will . 00:15:01.763 --> 00:15:06.863 English, Math, Science, Geography ... 00:15:08.213 --> 00:15:10.213 Will he come back to lessons? 00:15:10.463 --> 00:15:11.763 Probably 00:15:12.013 --> 00:15:13.513 Probably? 00:15:13.763 --> 00:15:15.263 I see... 00:15:15.813 --> 00:15:18.413 Do you have an approximate time scale for "probably"? 00:15:18.663 --> 00:15:20.663 Couple of weeks in most cases. 00:15:20.999 --> 00:15:24.999 Sometimes it's months before the boredom and curiosity factor sets in. 00:15:25.163 --> 00:15:26.663 It could be years. 00:15:26.913 --> 00:15:28.413 Years? 00:15:28.663 --> 00:15:30.163 Children do not have years. 00:15:30.413 --> 00:15:34.013 Exactly why A.S. Neil thought that childhood was so precious. 00:15:34.263 --> 00:15:37.263 The late Mr. Niel's philosophy is all very interesting I'm sure 00:15:37.513 --> 00:15:40.113 ... But what about the day-to-day practicalities? 00:15:40.363 --> 00:15:42.963 What strategies have you put in place to support children like him? 00:15:43.213 --> 00:15:45.713 We don't use strategies as such. 00:15:46.663 --> 00:15:50.863 I do hope you will experience some of the Summerhill magic while you're here. 00:15:52.113 --> 00:15:55.613 I'm sorry,but I can't see "magic" here on my tick-list. 00:16:00.663 --> 00:16:02.063 No. 00:16:35.413 --> 00:16:37.913 I cried a lot when I first came here. 00:16:38.163 --> 00:16:40.463 You'll get into it. It's brilliant and fun! 00:16:40.713 --> 00:16:42.213 I don't think so. 00:16:48.563 --> 00:16:49.763 Does she ever let you alone? 00:16:56.863 --> 00:16:58.363 This will cheer you up. 00:16:58.613 --> 00:17:00.113 What will? 00:17:02.463 --> 00:17:03.763 The lights out in half an hour! 00:17:04.012 --> 00:17:05.512 Yes, Stella! 00:17:06.163 --> 00:17:07.663 Come. 00:17:16.913 --> 00:17:19.512 Do you want to go down town for fish and chips tomorrow? 00:17:20.163 --> 00:17:21.463 I'm broke. 00:17:23.512 --> 00:17:24.813 Anyone for kisses and cuddles? 00:17:24.863 --> 00:17:26.262 Me! 00:17:34.913 --> 00:17:36.413 Look, I have got sweets. 00:17:36.663 --> 00:17:38.463 Yeah , and I have got some crisps. 00:17:39.113 --> 00:17:40.613 What is that all for? 00:17:40.863 --> 00:17:42.363 Me and Peter ... 00:17:42.613 --> 00:17:44.113 ... are planning to sneak out. A midnight feast. 00:17:44.563 --> 00:17:46.063 Ssch, don't let them hear. 00:17:46.313 --> 00:17:47.313 Why? 00:17:47.563 --> 00:17:49.063 They're bed officers. 00:17:49.213 --> 00:17:51.013 They'll make sure we go to bed. 00:17:51.263 --> 00:17:54.063 I know, we could hide all under my invisibility cloak. 00:17:54.213 --> 00:17:55.413 I do not want to get into trouble. 00:17:55.663 --> 00:17:57.163 We won't. 00:17:57.313 --> 00:17:58.813 Only if we get caught. 00:18:00.563 --> 00:18:02.063 I am not coming. 00:18:02.813 --> 00:18:04.313 Suit yourself. 00:18:09.663 --> 00:18:11.463 Where did you get this phone? 00:18:11.713 --> 00:18:13.213 My mom. 00:18:13.463 --> 00:18:14.963 She is a lawyer. 00:18:15.213 --> 00:18:16.713 Mine works abroad. 00:18:18.063 --> 00:18:19.563 What do you think this place is? 00:18:20.813 --> 00:18:22.813 Some of the kids are a bit weird. 00:18:23.063 --> 00:18:24.463 Like Peter, right?. 00:18:24.713 --> 00:18:25.713 "Invisibility cloak" 00:18:25.963 --> 00:18:27.463 How old is he? Six? 00:18:28.413 --> 00:18:30.413 Lend me a fiver? 00:18:31.163 --> 00:18:32.963 I barely got a twenty pound note 00:18:33.113 --> 00:18:34.713 and it is for an emergencies only. 00:18:34.863 --> 00:18:36.463 Like what? 00:18:38.213 --> 00:18:39.713 Don't worry. 00:19:00.763 --> 00:19:02.263 Maddy. 00:19:04.213 --> 00:19:05.713 Maddy. 00:21:00.000 --> 00:21:00.963 Maddy. 00:21:03.313 --> 00:21:05.313 How was your first night? 00:21:07.363 --> 00:21:08.863 Come on. 00:21:10.713 --> 00:21:12.213 Still offer town? 00:21:12.463 --> 00:21:13.763 I thought you were skinned. 00:21:14.413 --> 00:21:16.613 Well, I forgot I had this. 00:21:22.763 --> 00:21:25.263 Welcome to our school meeting. 00:21:26.213 --> 00:21:27.713 Meeting come to order! 00:21:27.963 --> 00:21:29.963 Everyone, sit down and shut up!! 00:21:32.513 --> 00:21:34.513 We are here to inspect the school. 00:21:34.763 --> 00:21:36.263 Quiet, please. 00:21:36.513 --> 00:21:39.513 I want to bring up Peter for throwing a waterballon ... 00:21:39.763 --> 00:21:41.763 Hang on,there is an agenda, you have to wait. 00:21:42.013 --> 00:21:43.513 I want to bring up Heather and Peter ... 00:21:43.763 --> 00:21:45.563 ... for sneaking out last night and waking me up. 00:21:45.813 --> 00:21:47.313 Sorry, Stella speaks next. 00:21:47.563 --> 00:21:50.063 I'm gonna speak for Maddy as ombudsman. 00:21:50.313 --> 00:21:53.313 She saw Ryan taking twenty pounds from her cupboard. 00:21:53.563 --> 00:21:55.063 You liar! 00:21:55.113 --> 00:21:56.813 Shhh! Don't crosstalk. 00:21:57.063 --> 00:21:58.663 Ryan, just tell us your side of the story.. 00:21:58.913 --> 00:22:00.413 - I didn't steal nothing!. - You did! 00:22:01.663 --> 00:22:02.663 Peter. 00:22:02.913 --> 00:22:06.613 Ryan was skinned last night, today he was freshing a twenty. 00:22:07.963 --> 00:22:10.463 Just check his pockets. He has stuffed it in there. 00:22:11.313 --> 00:22:13.313 Look, I will not do if you want to. 00:22:13.563 --> 00:22:15.063 I haven't got the money. 00:22:15.313 --> 00:22:18.213 Maddy says Ryan asked for her money last night ... 00:22:18.463 --> 00:22:20.963 ... And she told him her mom had given her twenty pounds. 00:22:22.513 --> 00:22:23.713 Order! 00:22:23.963 --> 00:22:26.263 How do we know that Ryan took Maddy's money? 00:22:26.513 --> 00:22:28.513 I saw him coming out of our room last night. 00:22:30.463 --> 00:22:32.963 Ryan that's pretty obvious you did it. 00:22:33.513 --> 00:22:34.713 I found it... 00:22:35.763 --> 00:22:37.563 I found it outside. 00:22:38.063 --> 00:22:41.563 I find it a bit unprobable to find twenty pounds lying randomly.. 00:22:41.563 --> 00:22:43.063 I believe the new girl. 00:22:43.313 --> 00:22:45.813 Sam stop crosstalking. If you want to say something put your hand up. 00:22:47.163 --> 00:22:49.663 He shouldn't go into other rooms and take things ... 00:22:49.913 --> 00:22:51.413 New kids always gonna get wild. 00:22:51.663 --> 00:22:52.663 I did ... 00:22:52.913 --> 00:22:54.913 Ok, that'll be fine, shut up! 00:22:55.163 --> 00:22:57.563 I propose Ryan get a strong warning.. 00:22:57.813 --> 00:22:59.613 What about Maddy? She's lost twenty pounds! 00:23:00.163 --> 00:23:01.263 That's a lot! 00:23:01.513 --> 00:23:03.313 I propose that Ryan is fined twenty pounds. 00:23:03.963 --> 00:23:06.363 It could be taken out of his pocke. - Pocket money? 00:23:07.513 --> 00:23:10.013 How about we say two pounds a week? 00:23:10.263 --> 00:23:11.763 Ok. 00:23:12.013 --> 00:23:13.613 Anymore hands? No 00:23:14.063 --> 00:23:15.363 Okay let's take the proposals. 00:23:15.159 --> 00:23:17.113 So there are two proposals . 00:23:17.363 --> 00:23:20.363 All those in favor of a strong warning for Ryan? 00:23:21.513 --> 00:23:25.113 All those in favor of Ryan being fined twenty pounds and the money goes to Maddy? 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. 00:23:36.713 --> 00:23:39.513 Hold on, you can not leave without the permission of the chair! 00:23:40.663 --> 00:23:42.663 Twenty fine for Ryan. 00:23:43.313 --> 00:23:45.013 I'm worried about that boy. 00:23:56.063 --> 00:23:59.463 We really must see some lessons, Myrtle. 00:24:03.413 --> 00:24:06.913 You must get permission before leaving the meeting. 00:24:08.263 --> 00:24:10.663 Really? The impertinence ... 00:24:17.813 --> 00:24:20.213 Okay, meeting closed. 00:24:35.163 --> 00:24:36.663 Hey, Maddy. 00:24:36.913 --> 00:24:38.713 Did your sign up sheet? 00:24:41.663 --> 00:24:42.663 Thank you. 00:24:48.513 --> 00:24:49.713 Are you sure about these, Maddy? 00:24:50.213 --> 00:24:53.563 You don't want to do any of the fun activities? 00:24:58.613 --> 00:25:00.113 That's old man Neil. 00:25:01.063 --> 00:25:03.763 He believed passionately that children have rights. 00:25:04.613 --> 00:25:06.913 That they are not owned by the teachers ... 00:25:07.663 --> 00:25:09.663 ... Or your parents. 00:25:09.913 --> 00:25:12.413 This is what I want to do. 00:25:14.663 --> 00:25:17.163 Freedom is a big thing to deal with, Maddy. 00:25:17.213 --> 00:25:19.213 You are not used to having it. 00:25:30.163 --> 00:25:31.663 I thought you wanted to be mates. 00:25:31.863 --> 00:25:32.763 I do! 00:25:32.763 --> 00:25:34.263 You trashed me off! 00:25:36.013 --> 00:25:37.813 But you stole the money! 00:26:05.363 --> 00:26:07.263 Are you alright, Peter? 00:26:46.313 --> 00:26:48.113 Hello, Mom. 00:27:14.363 --> 00:27:16.063 Dad! Let me in! 00:27:16.313 --> 00:27:17.813 Dad, where are you? 00:27:38.163 --> 00:27:41.363 SOLD 00:28:39.164 --> 00:28:42.514 Maddy! I can help you to make a wooden one. 00:28:42.703 --> 00:28:44.653 Later... if you like. 00:28:44.883 --> 00:28:46.683 Thanks, but I 've got lessons. 00:28:50.883 --> 00:28:51.783 Come on, dad! 00:28:52.573 --> 00:28:53.663 Pick up the phone! 00:29:37.162 --> 00:29:40.292 He promised that it would be different this time. 00:29:40.882 --> 00:29:43.882 Instead, he sold the house and he disappeared. 00:29:44.252 --> 00:29:46.752 I'm sure there is a simple explanation. 00:29:49.882 --> 00:29:51.182 Ryan, it is okay. 00:29:53.152 --> 00:29:55.152 It's alright to cry. 00:30:00.592 --> 00:30:02.592 Who is going to look after me now? 00:30:02.622 --> 00:30:03.542 We are. 00:30:03.992 --> 00:30:04.992 Oh yeah! 00:30:05.282 --> 00:30:06.982 That's a lie too! 00:30:07.212 --> 00:30:10.592 Cause the kids are going to chuck me out the next meeting and you know it. 00:30:16.952 --> 00:30:18.432 Ah, there you are! 00:30:18.502 --> 00:30:20.002 The classrooms are deserted! 00:30:20.042 --> 00:30:22.542 That is because they are all in there. 00:30:23.172 --> 00:30:24.672 Again... 00:30:25.352 --> 00:30:29.352 I can't observe if there is nothing to... observe! 00:30:30.212 --> 00:30:31.212 Come on in! 00:30:32.242 --> 00:30:34.242 It is decided that you can come in. 00:30:34.902 --> 00:30:38.902 This is a special meeting to sort out what happened with Ryan. 00:30:40.102 --> 00:30:42.102 You were quite right about that boy, Myrtle. 00:30:42.682 --> 00:30:45.182 He needs supervision and structure. 00:30:55.012 --> 00:30:56.512 It wasn't a fight! 00:30:56.832 --> 00:30:58.332 Peter never lifted a finger. 00:30:58.852 --> 00:31:01.852 Ryan just kept kicking him. 00:31:02.512 --> 00:31:03.112 Len. 00:31:03.252 --> 00:31:05.252 I can't remember anything like this. 00:31:05.272 --> 00:31:06.772 Well, perhaps once. 00:31:06.772 --> 00:31:08.692 I propose Ryan is sent home for a week 00:31:08.862 --> 00:31:11.162 I don't think it is long enough. He is a pain! 00:31:12.722 --> 00:31:15.352 Send him home for the rest of the term! 00:31:15.692 --> 00:31:19.192 It's getting serious, but I say three days is enough. 00:31:20.452 --> 00:31:22.452 If you he has to stay here ... 00:31:22.702 --> 00:31:24.702 and live with people who are fed up with him ... 00:31:24.952 --> 00:31:26.452 he will get the point quicker. 00:31:26.902 --> 00:31:28.202 Yes... 00:31:28.712 --> 00:31:31.752 He went downtown to his home and is not allowed to do that. 00:31:32.002 --> 00:31:33.502 Yes, you should be gated for that. 00:31:33.572 --> 00:31:35.252 But he does not know all the rules. 00:31:35.302 --> 00:31:36.802 He can read the rule book. 00:31:37.752 --> 00:31:39.752 Anybody else got anything to say? 00:31:43.552 --> 00:31:45.902 I know I got up to people's noses when I started here. 00:31:46.112 --> 00:31:48.752 yes, you were right a little toe rag. 00:31:49.392 --> 00:31:51.902 But you didn't try to break anyone's nose. 00:31:52.152 --> 00:31:53.752 Alright, I didn't hit anyone. 00:31:53.902 --> 00:31:56.502 but I knicked stuff that I could get my hand on. 00:31:56.752 --> 00:31:58.752 And that was just the first week. 00:32:00.312 --> 00:32:02.312 Kids have issues and get angry. 00:32:02.962 --> 00:32:05.462 I was angry back then, and Ryan is now. 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 00:32:10.212 --> 00:32:12.212 But he won't if we just chuck him out. 00:32:12.472 --> 00:32:16.472 I propose that Ryan get a strong warning for hitting me ... 00:32:16.572 --> 00:32:19.542 and is gated for a week for going out from school on his own. 00:32:20.182 --> 00:32:22.482 Okay we have three proposals against each other. 00:32:22.682 --> 00:32:25.682 All of those in favor of Ryan being sent home for a week? 00:32:27.211 --> 00:32:30.211 All of those in favor of Ryan being suspended for the term? 00:32:31.041 --> 00:32:33.942 All of those in favor of a strong warning for hitting Peter.. 00:32:34.192 --> 00:32:37.102 and gate him for a week for going downtown on his own.? 00:32:37.152 --> 00:32:38.351 All against all! 00:32:38.579 --> 00:32:43.700 It is carried! Ryan, you got a strong warning and is gated for a week. Okay? 00:32:47.032 --> 00:32:48.222 Thanks everybody! 00:32:48.232 --> 00:32:51.192 It is morning tea now and then lessons start for the term. 00:32:54.802 --> 00:32:58.001 They are only cheering because they know they know they don't have to go. 00:33:10.002 --> 00:33:13.002 Today we are going to write obituaries. 00:33:13.252 --> 00:33:14.752 What's that? 00:33:15.002 --> 00:33:18.502 Obituary means is a tribute to somebody who has recently died. 00:33:18.752 --> 00:33:22.252 Like a hero, or someone brave or famous. 00:33:22.502 --> 00:33:24.002 Correct 00:33:24.252 --> 00:33:26.052 I do not know anyone famous dead people. 00:33:26.302 --> 00:33:28.802 We don't have to worry about the real dead people. 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. 00:33:36.602 --> 00:33:38.102 Heather, can you start? 00:33:38.352 --> 00:33:39.852 What about Peter ... 00:33:40.102 --> 00:33:42.802 the first boy to navigate the Globe ... 00:33:43.052 --> 00:33:46.352 ... In a bucket boat he made in a Summerhill workshop? 00:33:46.602 --> 00:33:47.902 Great start! 00:33:47.952 --> 00:33:49.452 Maddy? 00:33:49.702 --> 00:33:52.702 I'm sorry, I know you do not know these guys very well. 00:33:53.352 --> 00:33:58.352 How would you describe your life in, let's say, 70 years from now? 00:34:06.702 --> 00:34:08.702 Mom: "Good luck on your first lesson" 00:34:08.952 --> 00:34:10.452 Maddy? Just talk about that. 00:34:13.452 --> 00:34:15.452 Don't worry about it too much Maddy. 00:34:15.702 --> 00:34:17.402 Just let your imagination play. 00:34:17.652 --> 00:34:21.852 Let her play with shining, fullfilled, happy lives. 00:34:23.792 --> 00:34:28.092 Visit the wildest places of your imagination and just say "Hello"! 00:34:39.552 --> 00:34:42.552 And that is how Maddy Chartpout, the famous navigator died ... 00:34:42.802 --> 00:34:44.302 Slow down Peter. 00:34:45.052 --> 00:34:49.552 ... Died the moment after he discovered a bright island at the edge of the world. 00:35:25.102 --> 00:35:26.102 Maddy? 00:35:37.122 --> 00:35:38.822 You're not my mom. 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. 00:35:46.712 --> 00:35:48.212 I turned it off while you were asleep. 00:35:49.902 --> 00:35:51.902 4 posts 00:35:52.152 --> 00:35:54.152 I've got to get up 00:36:42.022 --> 00:36:43.322 Hurry, they're in the woods! 00:36:43.382 --> 00:36:44.422 Who are? 00:36:44.472 --> 00:36:46.272 They are. They are coming to get us. 00:36:52.162 --> 00:36:54.162 Here is a good place to trap the enemy. 00:36:54.952 --> 00:36:56.452 Here,have the catapult. 00:36:57.582 --> 00:36:59.342 Really? I can I use this?? 00:36:59.542 --> 00:37:01.642 You can't shoot at people, just pretend. 00:37:12.012 --> 00:37:13.202 Hello,children. 00:37:13.782 --> 00:37:15.282 We are not children. 00:37:17.532 --> 00:37:19.532 Hook has been after Blackbeard for years. 00:37:20.252 --> 00:37:21.632 You're surrounded. 00:37:21.722 --> 00:37:23.222 Secure her! 00:37:27.302 --> 00:37:29.302 I surrender. 00:37:29.552 --> 00:37:31.052 Why should we spare you? 00:37:31.302 --> 00:37:32.802 Give us one good reason. 00:37:37.582 --> 00:37:39.362 If you let me go free ... 00:37:39.402 --> 00:37:42.402 ... I promise never to set foot in Neverlend again. 00:37:47.092 --> 00:37:48.592 Treasure! 00:37:49.612 --> 00:37:50.612 Yes! 00:37:52.592 --> 00:37:54.592 It's my chance to catch Hook 00:37:54.752 --> 00:37:56.752 Distract him with a shot. 00:37:58.852 --> 00:37:59.752 Stop. 00:37:59.782 --> 00:38:01.282 I found something. 00:38:02.592 --> 00:38:04.092 Now what ? 00:38:04.412 --> 00:38:07.412 I do not know, is improvisation, so we'll make it up as we go along. 00:38:07.462 --> 00:38:09.962 Rather sums up the place, I fear. 00:38:10.842 --> 00:38:13.842 Maddy, you want to help write the next bit? 00:38:14.962 --> 00:38:19.822 How about: "Oh,mommy, oh,Daddy, you think I'm so sweet and so good ... 00:38:20.412 --> 00:38:22.912 ... But inside I'm evil! " 00:38:24.062 --> 00:38:25.362 Can we say that? 00:38:25.652 --> 00:38:27.152 Of course we can. It's drama.To make believe. 00:38:28.352 --> 00:38:30.682 So what happens next? 00:38:31.012 --> 00:38:32.512 Maddy? 00:38:37.762 --> 00:38:41.062 Perhaps you can ask your mom what she thinks? 00:38:45.102 --> 00:38:47.602 Maddy? You got an idea? 00:38:48.352 --> 00:38:52.052 Hi Maddy, this is the seventh message that I've left you. 00:38:52.302 --> 00:38:54.802 Please, when you get this, ring me straight away.. 00:38:58.482 --> 00:39:01.982 Once upon a time there was a little girl called Cinderella. 00:39:03.702 --> 00:39:06.902 Who had a lot of issues with her parents. 00:39:07.452 --> 00:39:11.252 Mother, I don't have a problem with daddy anymore. 00:39:11.902 --> 00:39:13.902 I killed him last summer. 00:39:15.098 --> 00:39:16.698 She was, in the old days... 00:39:17.702 --> 00:39:21.202 ... before child councelling and happy time medication ... 00:39:21.452 --> 00:39:24.652 ... seething with inner rage! 00:39:24.902 --> 00:39:27.902 Basically, I am really disturbed. 00:39:32.152 --> 00:39:34.152 Die! die! die! die! 00:39:43.762 --> 00:39:45.832 Rose.... Rose! No! 00:39:46.172 --> 00:39:49.672 Look, if Maddy has turned off her mobile phone that's her business. 00:39:50.092 --> 00:39:51.392 No. 00:39:51.742 --> 00:39:53.942 No, I can't ask her to turn it back on. 00:39:56.142 --> 00:39:59.142 But that's not how we do things. 00:40:03.822 --> 00:40:05.522 Poor little thing 00:40:05.632 --> 00:40:08.132 I am not sure there is much we can do to help it, I'm afraid.. 00:40:08.562 --> 00:40:11.062 Why? What's wrong with him? 00:40:11.412 --> 00:40:13.312 I think it's the runt of the litter 00:40:13.482 --> 00:40:15.482 The weakest and most helpless. 00:40:16.072 --> 00:40:19.372 The mother often abandons and leaves them to die I'm afraid. 00:40:19.952 --> 00:40:21.752 We should probably just leave it, you know..... 00:40:22.002 --> 00:40:24.002 ... let nature take it's course. 00:40:24.252 --> 00:40:26.552 I'm not leaving him here to die! 00:40:55.092 --> 00:40:56.892 It's starving! 00:40:56.992 --> 00:40:58.492 He's shaking. 00:40:58.822 --> 00:41:00.822 It's probably cold as well as starving. 00:41:01.552 --> 00:41:03.252 He. It's a boy. 00:41:03.502 --> 00:41:06.002 We have got to find him something to eat, Peter. 00:41:07.852 --> 00:41:10.852 Appearently you can use droppers to feed wild baby rabbits 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". 00:41:17.132 --> 00:41:18.632 Here ...... 00:41:18.762 --> 00:41:20.262 Thanks 00:41:21.202 --> 00:41:23.402 Cheers, Missis lnspector! 00:42:02.172 --> 00:42:05.038 It's perfect for the essential practice! Thanks Ryan. 00:42:07.102 --> 00:42:09.002 Try these droppers 00:42:09.252 --> 00:42:12.252 Thanks. You hold him you and I'll feed him. 00:42:12.782 --> 00:42:16.282 Well, how do you know that the boiled sweet contains sucrose? 00:42:17.152 --> 00:42:20.452 Em.....because it didn't react with Benedict solution. 00:42:20.702 --> 00:42:24.232 It would have if i boiled it with hydrocronic acid 00:42:24.732 --> 00:42:26.732 ... And then neutralized with sodium solution. 00:42:27.242 --> 00:42:29.552 Do you know why it doesn't give a reaction? 00:42:29.952 --> 00:42:35.242 Because the reactive bits on to glucose molecules have been joined together to make sucrose 00:42:35.592 --> 00:42:37.392 ... And sucrose is not reduced sugar. 00:42:39.192 --> 00:42:43.252 The plant makes it like that so that it doesn't damage the protein... 00:42:43.502 --> 00:42:45.002 ... As glucose itself would. 00:42:45.952 --> 00:42:48.952 I used to be a science teacher myself. 00:42:57.422 --> 00:42:58.682 He is super! 00:42:58.932 --> 00:43:00.432 Are you open for university? 00:43:00.722 --> 00:43:02.722 No, just some GCNCs for now. 00:43:03.452 --> 00:43:04.722 GCNCs? 00:43:04.982 --> 00:43:06.982 But he is working at A-level standard! 00:43:07.742 --> 00:43:11.242 Ned only started coming to lessons last year. 00:43:11.562 --> 00:43:13.562 But that is impossible! 00:43:14.632 --> 00:43:19.632 When children decide they want to learn, they go like rockets. 00:43:53.942 --> 00:43:55.742 Odd socks are like rabbits. 00:43:55.902 --> 00:43:58.072 You got hundred more of them by morning. 00:43:59.202 --> 00:44:01.202 What do you think we should call him? 00:44:02.592 --> 00:44:04.092 Dinner? 00:44:05.092 --> 00:44:07.092 Dinner. I like it. 00:44:07.772 --> 00:44:10.172 What will happen to him at the end of term? 00:44:10.252 --> 00:44:12.752 He's yours, you can take him home. 00:44:14.100 --> 00:44:16.600 I'm sure your dad will come for you. 00:44:17.712 --> 00:44:21.712 Ryan, you're not the only person here with a less than perfect life. 00:44:22.502 --> 00:44:24.002 That's why we love Summerhill School. 00:44:24.022 --> 00:44:26.022 It is like a real home. 00:44:29.212 --> 00:44:31.212 That thing dead yet? 00:45:09.852 --> 00:45:11.352 How is that? 00:45:11.352 --> 00:45:13.052 Yes, that's right. 00:45:21.402 --> 00:45:23.702 They are too close together. 00:45:23.842 --> 00:45:26.342 You should spread them out a bit more. 00:45:42.102 --> 00:45:44.102 If the inspectors do not like school ... 00:45:44.132 --> 00:45:46.632 ... they can shut it down, can't they? 00:45:46.932 --> 00:45:50.932 If the government wanted to close Summerhill they would have done it years ago. 00:45:57.582 --> 00:45:59.222 Have I missed the meeting? 00:45:59.232 --> 00:46:00.562 You're for the high jump. 00:46:00.562 --> 00:46:02.562 Oh, no ... 00:46:12.002 --> 00:46:15.002 Sorry, I lost track of the time. 00:46:15.002 --> 00:46:17.002 I have heard from all the others. 00:46:17.052 --> 00:46:19.052 Of course Roger, sorry ... 00:46:19.952 --> 00:46:23.452 Baby Rabbits only need feeding once a day ... 00:46:24.352 --> 00:46:25.852 Sorry. 00:46:26.602 --> 00:46:28.652 Right, here we are. 00:46:28.652 --> 00:46:30.002 Observations. 00:46:30.002 --> 00:46:32.102 Are the children getting a proper education? 00:46:32.332 --> 00:46:34.532 It depends on what you mean by "proper education". 00:46:34.692 --> 00:46:37.692 One that generally includes going to lessons. 00:46:38.562 --> 00:46:43.062 There is one 14-year-old who has attained A-level standard in the sciences. 00:46:43.062 --> 00:46:46.662 And judging by those photographs, he is not the only academic high-flyer. . 00:46:46.722 --> 00:46:49.062 Children who are inclined to learn are one thing... 00:46:49.062 --> 00:46:50.962 But what about the rest of them? 00:46:50.962 --> 00:46:52.562 They are allowed to fall behind. 00:46:52.562 --> 00:46:54.562 This is a failing school, Myrtle. 00:46:54.742 --> 00:46:56.542 But what about the good things? 00:46:56.929 --> 00:46:58.309 I've written lots on citizenship, 00:46:58.572 --> 00:47:00.932 anti-bullying, inclusiveness... 00:47:01.022 --> 00:47:04.022 Our job is not to inspect children's democracies. 00:47:05.412 --> 00:47:08.112 But what about the way the community has dealt with Ryan? 00:47:08.612 --> 00:47:10.112 You know, that boy... 00:47:10.642 --> 00:47:12.642 ... they've embraced him. 00:47:13.292 --> 00:47:16.292 I don't pretend to understand Summerhill and it is certainly not perfect but... 00:47:17.652 --> 00:47:20.152 ... there is something about this place. 00:47:20.862 --> 00:47:22.862 Magic? 00:47:24.302 --> 00:47:26.302 Ah, sorry, not disturbing anything, am I? 00:47:26.672 --> 00:47:28.172 Not at all. 00:47:29.702 --> 00:47:31.702 Shall we step out for a moment? 00:47:41.992 --> 00:47:43.992 We are going into the woods, who wants to come? 00:47:44.082 --> 00:47:45.282 Peter? 00:47:45.344 --> 00:47:46.844 I'm starting on the ship's mast. 00:47:46.982 --> 00:47:48.482 How about you, Maddy? 00:47:49.882 --> 00:47:50.782 Alright! 00:47:50.822 --> 00:47:51.462 Yes! 00:47:51.502 --> 00:47:52.652 Come on! 00:48:03.282 --> 00:48:04.182 Look ... 00:48:04.182 --> 00:48:07.982 Summerhill is on the TBW-list and has been for years 00:48:09.052 --> 00:48:10.552 TBW? 00:48:12.512 --> 00:48:15.012 Well, that explains all the inspections. 00:48:17.122 --> 00:48:19.122 We are pecking them to death! 00:48:22.052 --> 00:48:25.052 I need to present our findings to Mrs. Redhead. 00:48:29.152 --> 00:48:31.312 TBW! 00:49:08.132 --> 00:49:09.132 Maddy! 00:49:09.452 --> 00:49:10.452 Mama! 00:49:10.552 --> 00:49:11.852 What is going on? 00:49:11.932 --> 00:49:13.132 Playing. 00:49:13.392 --> 00:49:14.092 What? 00:49:14.092 --> 00:49:15.192 I am playing! 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! 00:49:19.952 --> 00:49:22.752 Why aren't you answering your phone, huh? 00:49:23.462 --> 00:49:25.962 And why aren't you in class? 00:49:28.992 --> 00:49:30.792 I told you to go to lessons! 00:49:31.452 --> 00:49:32.952 It is like the exams. 00:49:33.182 --> 00:49:35.382 When I wrtite my head seizes up. 00:49:35.382 --> 00:49:37.882 Like I am being blown up from the inside 00:49:37.899 --> 00:49:39.899 - I just can't! - Or won't! 00:49:39.899 --> 00:49:42.399 That is not true, Mom! Please, listen... 00:49:42.399 --> 00:49:44.199 Alright, go and pack your things, Maddy, we are going home. 00:49:45.072 --> 00:49:47.072 No! I love it here. 00:49:47.622 --> 00:49:49.122 I'm happy. 00:49:53.112 --> 00:49:54.612 Now! 00:49:56.792 --> 00:49:58.792 - Do what I tell you! - Get off me! 00:50:09.679 --> 00:50:14.679 You must ensure that pupils are fully engaged in studies across a broad and balanced curriculum. 00:50:15.072 --> 00:50:18.072 But, we listen to what each of our children wants to learn about 00:50:18.072 --> 00:50:20.572 ... And then we make our curriculum to suit them. 00:50:20.622 --> 00:50:23.122 And we make the school fits the child, that's Summerhill! 00:50:23.982 --> 00:50:25.482 With respect, Mrs. Redhead 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 00:50:30.102 --> 00:50:32.102 That's exactly what we believe! 00:50:39.392 --> 00:50:41.892 Children can not fulfil their true potential ... 00:50:41.972 --> 00:50:44.472 ... If they are not free to be themselves. 00:50:53.802 --> 00:50:58.302 How can children fulfil their potential if they don't attend lessons on a regular basis. 00:50:58.552 --> 00:51:00.052 Ah........ 00:51:00.912 --> 00:51:02.912 This is what this is about, isn't it? 00:51:02.912 --> 00:51:05.412 Forcing children into classrooms. 00:51:08.402 --> 00:51:10.902 Don't even bother sending your children here! 00:51:11.102 --> 00:51:13.102 These are her majesty's inspectors.. 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? 00:51:17.912 --> 00:51:19.712 Maddy made the decision herself. 00:51:19.802 --> 00:51:22.802 She is eleven! How does he know what is best for her? 00:51:23.032 --> 00:51:25.532 Because she's got a mind of her own. 00:51:27.032 --> 00:51:30.032 I'm withdrawing my daughter with immediate effect. 00:51:35.872 --> 00:51:40.172 You must ensure adequate provision is made for pupils with dyslexia. 00:51:40.212 --> 00:51:41.712 So, to sum up 00:51:41.772 --> 00:51:44.272 Summerhill has many shortcomings... 00:51:44.402 --> 00:51:47.902 But the root cause of these defects is the non-attendance of lessons. 00:51:49.952 --> 00:51:54.952 And this is likely to adversely affect the children's future prospects. 00:51:55.582 --> 00:51:56.982 That's just not true! 00:51:56.982 --> 00:51:58.482 It is our opinion. 00:51:59.372 --> 00:52:01.242 So? What happens next? 00:52:01.572 --> 00:52:05.572 I submit the report then OFSTEAD decide what to do next. 00:52:08.202 --> 00:52:13.202 I think you can expect to see me again in a matter of days Mrs. Redhead. 00:52:31.552 --> 00:52:32.552 There you go. 00:52:32.722 --> 00:52:34.222 Be safe now. 00:52:42.172 --> 00:52:44.352 Len, Len! 00:52:46.232 --> 00:52:47.472 Fire! over there! 00:52:47.472 --> 00:52:48.982 It's the workshop, Ryan 00:52:48.982 --> 00:52:51.282 Run to the office as quick as you can! 00:52:56.332 --> 00:52:58.332 Fire! at the workshop. 00:53:10.732 --> 00:53:12.732 Maddy! 00:53:26.652 --> 00:53:27.652 Maddy! 00:53:27.702 --> 00:53:28.702 Where have you been!? 00:53:29.012 --> 00:53:30.012 Peter is missing! 00:53:30.442 --> 00:53:31.942 He is in the workshop! 00:53:31.992 --> 00:53:34.392 Will! Will! 00:53:45.822 --> 00:53:47.822 I can see him. He is over there! 00:53:49.252 --> 00:53:50.752 Everyone back! 00:53:51.712 --> 00:53:56.722 Everyone, get all buckets you can get your hands on and fill them from the pool. 00:53:57.032 --> 00:53:59.532 Peter! Peter! 00:54:06.982 --> 00:54:08.482 It's gonna be OK. 00:54:08.482 --> 00:54:09.652 How did it start? 00:54:09.652 --> 00:54:11.852 We do not know, Ryan raised the alarm. 00:54:12.452 --> 00:54:15.452 I bet some little hooligans started this deliberetly! 00:54:15.942 --> 00:54:18.442 Somebody must have seen something. 00:54:19.402 --> 00:54:21.902 I saw Ryan. He did it! 00:54:24.082 --> 00:54:26.082 Maddy? 00:54:26.192 --> 00:54:27.692 Are you certain? 00:54:45.222 --> 00:54:45.882 Zoe, 00:54:46.202 --> 00:54:48.202 we think Peter is inside..... 00:54:48.272 --> 00:54:49.072 What?! 00:54:49.132 --> 00:54:51.242 Will is going after him. 00:54:53.452 --> 00:54:55.252 Did you hear me?!!!! 00:54:55.502 --> 00:54:57.502 Did you hear me?! Will!!! 00:55:10.792 --> 00:55:12.032 Who is in there? 00:55:12.032 --> 00:55:15.032 It's Will and Peter, who is eleven. - Two inside! 00:55:39.672 --> 00:55:41.362 Any idea who had started? 00:55:41.382 --> 00:55:42.382 We think it was Ryan. 00:55:42.552 --> 00:55:43.552 I didn't do it! 00:55:44.052 --> 00:55:45.552 Maddy is a witness. 00:55:46.162 --> 00:55:47.662 Awesome! Suspect identified! 00:55:47.662 --> 00:55:47.952 . 00:55:47.952 --> 00:55:48.252 . 00:55:57.002 --> 00:55:58.802 We can't leave until the morning 00:55:58.802 --> 00:55:59.062 . 00:56:00.272 --> 00:56:01.992 We have to give the police a witness statement, Maddy. 00:56:02.212 --> 00:56:03.492 I don't want to...... 00:56:03.542 --> 00:56:04.342 I know darling....... 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. 00:56:09.612 --> 00:56:11.612 I think the police is trying to contact his parents now. 00:56:11.612 --> 00:56:13.182 His mom works abroad. 00:56:13.182 --> 00:56:14.682 Well, she would better hurry and get back, because that boy is in big trouble. 00:56:40.882 --> 00:56:44.682 Don't,Jed! I don't want you to come. 00:56:44.972 --> 00:56:47.932 I'm taking over now, you've done enough damage. 00:57:10.312 --> 00:57:14.472 I understand you have no contact details where either Ryan go to his parents? 00:57:14.802 --> 00:57:16.262 Ryan's father will be in touch. 00:57:16.722 --> 00:57:20.732 Well.......until he does, childprotecting services has a duty to look after him. 00:57:20.892 --> 00:57:23.407 But he is school's responsability during term time. 00:57:23.562 --> 00:57:26.570 So you are happy to take the responsability for Ryan if he did start the fire. 00:57:26.722 --> 00:57:29.872 Oh.....I don't know......I mean we've never had this sort of things before 00:57:29.872 --> 00:57:31.342 Oh, come on...... 00:57:31.342 --> 00:57:34.302 This is the do-as-you-like-school for difficult children, isn't it? 00:57:35.472 --> 00:57:38.922 This is a democratic school for all kids. 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. 00:57:46.862 --> 00:57:48.062 I don't think you understand........ 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. 00:57:55.092 --> 00:57:58.726 a bunch of kids chatting about, it won't save the day. 00:57:58.726 --> 00:58:00.416 Tell you what, it often does. 00:58:00.424 --> 00:58:01.924 Sorry? 00:58:01.972 --> 00:58:04.972 You'd be amazed by what happenes when you are trusting kids and their instincts. 00:58:05.942 --> 00:58:07.442 Sally....yeah? 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? 00:58:18.812 --> 00:58:21.812 I'll discuss your request with sergant Bill. 00:58:33.502 --> 00:58:36.342 Zoe, I didn't do it. 00:58:37.162 --> 00:58:38.662 Hey.....trust them. 00:58:43.272 --> 00:58:46.822 Quiet!This is another special meeting. We've got to talk about the fire. 00:58:47.022 --> 00:58:49.522 First,we need to vote on a few people. 00:58:50.492 --> 00:58:53.392 Hang on....where is Maddy?? 00:58:53.922 --> 00:58:55.122 I'll go find her. 00:58:57.332 --> 00:58:58.832 I'd like to propose some other comes in as well. 00:59:00.012 --> 00:59:01.412 All those in favour of Maddy's mother attending! 00:59:02.662 --> 00:59:03.432 Against! 00:59:03.882 --> 00:59:04.642 That's carried! 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? 00:59:10.952 --> 00:59:12.212 Against! 00:59:12.212 --> 00:59:13.102 That's also carried. 00:59:19.622 --> 00:59:22.302 You've been invited into the school meeting. 00:59:22.812 --> 00:59:26.312 We'd very much apreciate if Maddy could tell us what happened. 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 00:59:30.452 --> 00:59:34.762 Ryan says he didn't do it and Maddy isn't telling the truth. 00:59:34.852 --> 00:59:36.612 What??! 00:59:37.122 --> 00:59:40.232 Maddy! Would you got those things out of your ears! 00:59:55.332 --> 00:59:58.832 Alright! We've got to get on, because this is really serious. 00:59:59.242 --> 01:00:04.892 Like... hugely serious! Ryan could have killed Will and Peter. - Mary, let me chair this! 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? 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. 01:00:29.612 --> 01:00:33.162 She's lying, Peter! It wasn't me! I never do anything like that! 01:00:33.502 --> 01:00:35.362 Is this because of the money? 01:00:35.362 --> 01:00:37.602 What money? What is he talking about? 01:00:39.542 --> 01:00:40.402 Really! 01:00:40.532 --> 01:00:43.302 The meeting fined Ryan for stealing 20 pounds from Maddy. 01:00:43.462 --> 01:00:45.962 It's another thing you didn't tell me about 01:00:46.742 --> 01:00:49.212 I don't know if the community can cope with Ryan. 01:00:49.332 --> 01:00:51.552 I agree, it's not just Peter's boat that got burned. 01:00:51.552 --> 01:00:53.402 What about the workshop? 01:00:53.462 --> 01:00:55.922 I propose we send Ryan home for good. 01:00:56.202 --> 01:00:59.772 Hold up! Before we string him up, let's get Ryan a chance to say something. 01:01:03.882 --> 01:01:05.152 I never did it! 01:01:05.532 --> 01:01:07.032 I wasn't even there! 01:01:07.272 --> 01:01:10.172 I was sorting out my rabbit hutch, near Len's caravan 01:01:10.244 --> 01:01:13.402 I was listening to those inspectors going on about the school or something. 01:01:17.162 --> 01:01:18.612 And I'd seen flames. 01:01:18.612 --> 01:01:20.092 So I ran and knocked on Len's door 01:01:22.562 --> 01:01:23.662 That's it! 01:01:24.002 --> 01:01:25.502 Honest! 01:01:26.082 --> 01:01:29.102 OK! I admit it! I stole the money 01:01:29.352 --> 01:01:30.852 Alright! 01:01:31.102 --> 01:01:32.602 I'm sorry! 01:01:32.852 --> 01:01:35.102 I nick stuff, but I don't start fires! 01:01:35.282 --> 01:01:37.582 You got to believe I didn't do it! 01:01:40.152 --> 01:01:43.192 OK! Ryan is saying one thing and Maddy is saying another 01:01:43.292 --> 01:01:45.352 I don't know who to believe now. 01:01:45.402 --> 01:01:48.052 I believe Maddy. Ryan is always in trouble. 01:01:48.052 --> 01:01:51.032 I think he should go home for the rest of the term. 01:01:51.322 --> 01:01:53.322 But we don't definitely know he did it, Minh. 01:01:53.322 --> 01:01:54.892 There is no evidence! 01:01:55.082 --> 01:01:57.442 We don't know if Ryan started the fire or not 01:01:57.552 --> 01:02:00.322 But if he did he is in serious trouble anyway. 01:02:00.362 --> 01:02:02.012 If the fire is deliberate... yes! 01:02:02.022 --> 01:02:05.282 I mean that Summerhill is subject to the law of the land like everywhere else 01:02:05.282 --> 01:02:07.122 and after this meeting the police take over 01:02:07.122 --> 01:02:09.622 If the police decide that Ryan did it, what will happen to him? 01:02:09.622 --> 01:02:11.712 He will become a looked after child. 01:02:11.712 --> 01:02:13.212 But Matt is already looking after him? 01:02:13.212 --> 01:02:16.252 No, it means that he will be taken away from here. 01:02:16.252 --> 01:02:18.002 You see that lady over there? 01:02:18.002 --> 01:02:19.502 She is a social worker 01:02:19.502 --> 01:02:21.302 She will take him into care. 01:02:21.352 --> 01:02:22.842 But why can't he just go home? 01:02:22.842 --> 01:02:24.562 What about his mum and dad? 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. 01:02:29.162 --> 01:02:30.222 Maddy? 01:02:31.666 --> 01:02:33.666 I lied. 01:02:33.666 --> 01:02:35.166 It was me. 01:02:35.166 --> 01:02:37.666 What are you talking about? Sit down! -No mum, let me talk! 01:02:40.642 --> 01:02:46.052 I wanted to burn my form on the campfire but it wasn't catching 01:02:46.082 --> 01:02:48.732 so I threw the tin of varnish on 01:02:50.372 --> 01:02:52.922 I never meant to burn the workshop down. 01:02:52.922 --> 01:02:55.042 She is not herself, she had a shock. 01:02:55.042 --> 01:02:58.002 No, mum... I have to say something. 01:03:00.212 --> 01:03:03.092 Before I came here I was really badly stressed and 01:03:03.942 --> 01:03:07.612 I still can't do with writing and test and stuff. 01:03:08.452 --> 01:03:10.302 But this place is just so cool 01:03:10.482 --> 01:03:14.232 and I got my head around going to the lessons I just wanted to go to. 01:03:14.752 --> 01:03:18.302 I was feeling good about myself for the forst time in ages 01:03:19.642 --> 01:03:21.062 Until you turned up! 01:03:21.292 --> 01:03:22.302 Maddy! 01:03:22.452 --> 01:03:24.922 That's why I wanted to burn my form 01:03:24.922 --> 01:03:27.302 because I knew I wouldn't need it anymore 01:03:27.862 --> 01:03:31.162 Mum told me she was taking me away from Summerhill and 01:03:31.202 --> 01:03:32.502 I just lost it! 01:03:32.502 --> 01:03:34.302 I just lost it completely 01:03:34.672 --> 01:03:36.682 cause I am desperate to stay. 01:03:37.812 --> 01:03:39.412 I am sorry I lied. 01:03:40.852 --> 01:03:43.562 And Peter, I am sorry about your arm! 01:03:44.892 --> 01:03:46.052 And your boat! 01:04:06.832 --> 01:04:08.512 That was very brave of you, Maddy! 01:04:08.512 --> 01:04:09.572 That was very brave, Maddy! 01:04:10.072 --> 01:04:10.322 ... And after this meeting will take on the police. 01:04:10.322 --> 01:04:11.942 But it doesn't bring back Peters's boat. 01:04:13.113 --> 01:04:15.672 And Maddy did try to put the blame on Ryan. 01:04:16.232 --> 01:04:18.182 We need to fine you, Maddy! 01:04:18.182 --> 01:04:19.682 There is no point 01:04:19.932 --> 01:04:23.062 Unless we know that Maddy's mum is going to let Maddy stay. 01:04:41.402 --> 01:04:43.262 You are very lucky, Maddy! 01:04:43.262 --> 01:04:45.052 The police aren't taking it any further. 01:04:45.052 --> 01:04:46.592 What about Ryan? 01:04:46.592 --> 01:04:49.222 Well, they are still not sure what will happen at the end of term 01:04:49.222 --> 01:04:50.872 if his father doesn't turn up 01:04:50.872 --> 01:04:52.612 but Ryan can stay for now. 01:04:53.882 --> 01:04:55.072 Are you ready to go? 01:04:55.072 --> 01:04:56.142 I want to stay! 01:04:56.142 --> 01:04:58.112 No, you're coming home with me! 01:04:58.112 --> 01:05:01.612 They want to give me a chance, mum.... Unlike you. 01:05:01.612 --> 01:05:04.692 Maddy! I give you lots of chances. 01:05:04.792 --> 01:05:08.052 I work so hard to give you a good life. 01:05:08.282 --> 01:05:11.192 And I got one.. here! You and dad sent me to Summerhill 01:05:11.222 --> 01:05:12.702 Good decision! 01:05:13.592 --> 01:05:15.092 Now let me stay! 01:05:16.272 --> 01:05:18.062 I don't know if I can do that. 01:05:18.362 --> 01:05:21.284 They are going to give me a fine. Let me work it out! 01:05:21.284 --> 01:05:23.314 I got to make it up to them. 01:05:23.314 --> 01:05:25.284 I want to do the right thing, mum. 01:05:27.542 --> 01:05:29.542 Just until the end of term. 01:05:29.542 --> 01:05:31.042 Mum, please! 01:05:34.272 --> 01:05:35.422 I am not sure. 01:05:35.422 --> 01:05:39.382 You're not sure... but I am sure. Let me decide something for myself. 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. 01:05:44.582 --> 01:05:47.922 And I'll do everything you say. I promise, across my heart. 01:05:55.137 --> 01:05:57.677 Alright Maddy, you can stay! 01:05:59.487 --> 01:06:01.307 Only until the end of term. 01:06:04.522 --> 01:06:06.522 Thanks mum! 01:06:06.522 --> 01:06:08.202 This means so much to me. 01:06:08.542 --> 01:06:10.252 Just look after yourself! 01:06:10.252 --> 01:06:13.131 I will. You too, mum. 01:06:33.471 --> 01:06:34.872 Maddy! 01:06:35.932 --> 01:06:37.232 I said sorry! 01:06:37.642 --> 01:06:39.602 You lost something. 01:07:14.751 --> 01:07:16.251 They will impose my fine. 01:07:16.251 --> 01:07:17.551 Leave me to fight. 01:07:17.551 --> 01:07:18.851 I must repay them. 01:07:18.851 --> 01:07:20.651 I want to do the right thing mom! 01:07:20.651 --> 01:07:22.351 Mandy did not ... I ... 01:07:22.351 --> 01:07:23.851 Only by the end of the four months since. 01:07:23.851 --> 01:07:25.351 Mom, please. 01:07:28.702 --> 01:07:29.702 I am not sure. 01:07:29.851 --> 01:07:30.952 You are not sure ... 01:07:31.002 --> 01:07:32.101 ... But I'm sure! 01:07:32.351 --> 01:07:34.052 Let me decide something for myself. 01:07:34.302 --> 01:07:36.302 Even if it is only for this time. 01:07:36.552 --> 01:07:39.052 After not more sought you anything again. 01:07:39.302 --> 01:07:40.802 And I will do what I tell you. 01:07:41.052 --> 01:07:43.052 I promise! 01:07:43.302 --> 01:07:44.802 Mama; 01:07:49.552 --> 01:07:51.151 Okay Mandy ... 01:07:51.302 --> 01:07:53.101 ... You can not stay. 01:07:53.952 --> 01:07:55.952 Only by the end of four months, okay? 01:07:59.002 --> 01:08:00.802 Thanks mom! 01:08:01.052 --> 01:08:02.851 This means too much to me. 01:08:03.101 --> 01:08:04.601 Just take care of yourself. 01:08:04.851 --> 01:08:05.952 I'll be careful... 01:08:06.202 --> 01:08:07.702 ... And you in the same mom. 01:08:07.952 --> 01:08:10.252 And tell Dad that I miss. 01:08:27.602 --> 01:08:29.102 Mandy. 01:08:29.952 --> 01:08:31.452 I apologized. 01:08:43.232 --> 01:08:47.212 Summerhill teaches children how to manage themselves. 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! 01:08:57.862 --> 01:08:59.862 I'm sorry but we just can't measure that. 01:09:06.472 --> 01:09:08.792 Is this what you wanted to do when you were a child? 01:09:26.688 --> 01:09:30.233 I don't wanna Summerhill to be closed down. 01:09:30.402 --> 01:09:33.102 I know, neither do I, that's why we've got Mark here. 01:09:36.012 --> 01:09:39.942 Hello, I am Mark! I'm a silicitor, a specialist in human rights. 01:09:41.402 --> 01:09:42.282 They asked me to come down and talk to you. 01:09:42.652 --> 01:09:43.212 Why? 01:09:45.352 --> 01:09:46.652 We could take the goverment to court. 01:09:47.602 --> 01:09:49.752 That's madness, isn't? no? 01:09:50.252 --> 01:09:52.452 Is it? Will be affair of fight. 01:09:52.702 --> 01:09:58.152 A Judge would help their side if the inspectors are right and the school is rubbish. 01:09:59.102 --> 01:10:01.932 Or you are right and the school is just different. 01:10:02.752 --> 01:10:05.592 But how can we afford to go to court? 01:10:05.812 --> 01:10:08.202 We can't even afford to do this in a school bus. 01:10:08.812 --> 01:10:11.690 You'd need to rise at least a hundred thousand pounds to prepeare for the case. 01:10:11.690 --> 01:10:14.782 A hundred southand puonds!-Is it how much you cost?? 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. 01:10:22.612 --> 01:10:24.132 We just have to raise the money. 01:10:25.502 --> 01:10:28.112 If thats soon Summerhill can stay opened. 01:10:31.132 --> 01:10:32.632 Well, we could negotiate with teh goverment couldn't we? 01:10:34.452 --> 01:10:35.432 We've got to stay true to who we are! 01:10:35.852 --> 01:10:36.572 Yeah!!! 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. 01:10:50.552 --> 01:10:51.622 What do you think, Zoe? 01:10:53.962 --> 01:10:56.962 Well,dad would want us to stand up for what we're beliving. 01:10:57.517 --> 01:10:58.517 Shell we take a vote?! 01:11:00.102 --> 01:11:02.402 All those in a favour of taking a goverment to court? 01:11:04.922 --> 01:11:06.422 Against! 01:11:06.832 --> 01:11:10.472 It's carried! Summerhill is gonna stand up to the inspectors 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! NOTE Paragraph 01:11:27.262 --> 01:11:27.982 That's a great idea! 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. 01:11:42.512 --> 01:11:43.512 I found an idea. 01:11:43.602 --> 01:11:44.502 We can get bags from the supermarket! 01:11:44.552 --> 01:11:46.192 Smashing! 01:11:46.522 --> 01:11:47.522 No, the eggs have to go on top! 01:12:02.622 --> 01:12:03.857 um......I can always spot a winner! 01:12:04.857 --> 01:12:05.857 You'd better be right! 01:12:06.527 --> 01:12:07.527 We've to raise a huge amount of money. 01:14:01.152 --> 01:14:03.852 You need to gather a huge amount. 01:14:12.222 --> 01:14:14.222 Wait a second! we've enough to properly go challenge! we've done it!!! Yeah! 01:14:34.432 --> 01:14:37.532 We have done it,buddy! ok! 01:14:59.552 --> 01:15:01.552 oh,dad......what if we lose...... 01:15:33.582 --> 01:15:36.332 Mark! You are in very early! Have you prepeared 01:15:46.072 --> 01:15:49.072 The children would have to vote. 01:15:49.302 --> 01:15:51.802 Oh,yes.....the famose children democracy.... 01:16:05.832 --> 01:16:08.332 Oh,no,Mark.....don't tell me you've got to represent them yourself..... 01:16:10.632 --> 01:16:12.132 Well...... - you've got no money! 01:16:30.592 --> 01:16:33.092 Save our school! save our school! 01:16:42.282 --> 01:16:46.012 I wish you were coming to - So do I, Maddy! Good luck! 01:16:46.752 --> 01:16:52.452 This place is everything to me....you go and win for us! 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. 01:17:51.562 --> 01:17:56.322 A school where pupils can spend all day playing ,has been slammed by education chefs 01:17:56.572 --> 01:18:00.072 As giving children such a poor education, they shold be closed. 01:18:26.942 --> 01:18:29.122 I'm Fill, Jad, our daughter Maddy goes there. 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. 01:19:29.212 --> 01:19:31.112 All rise! 01:19:34.742 --> 01:19:36.512 Where is Summerhill..... 01:19:36.542 --> 01:19:38.742 Bye bye Summerhill...... 01:20:08.532 --> 01:20:11.532 Miss James, perhaps you'd like to begin. 01:20:13.812 --> 01:20:16.502 A secretary of State of Educations vs Summerhill 01:20:23.592 --> 01:20:26.092 We haven't got an hour...... 01:20:28.612 --> 01:20:30.312 I might be able to help......- Ryan? 01:20:55.962 --> 01:20:58.062 Alright! try it now! 01:21:05.462 --> 01:21:10.082 Your honor I eppeare for the secretary of State of Education 01:21:10.722 --> 01:21:12.802 The office of standarts in education 01:21:13.612 --> 01:21:15.612 And her medjestice Inspectorate 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. 01:21:55.512 --> 01:21:56.512 Save our school! save our school! 01:22:05.712 --> 01:22:09.312 Save our school! save our school! 01:22:24.612 --> 01:22:26.652 We are all here yet? - Well, I'm not sure Your Honor.... 01:22:38.682 --> 01:22:41.682 I knoq who she is....She is the enmy, she is Hook! Captain Hook! 01:22:55.112 --> 01:22:59.542 Who is that?- That is Jefrey Robinson, one of the best lawers money can buy. 01:22:59.542 --> 01:23:01.572 How could the School afford him??? 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. 01:23:51.312 --> 01:23:53.812 The Goverment is concerned only with the children 01:23:54.262 --> 01:23:55.862 And how well they are being tought. 01:23:57.962 --> 01:24:01.172 Now, in a case of Summerhill this is very inefficiently indeed. 01:24:02.052 --> 01:24:04.662 The root of the problem is non-attendence of lessons. 01:24:06.172 --> 01:24:09.422 And this is because the Summerhill doesn't follow the national curriculum. 01:24:09.562 --> 01:24:14.062 Oh,no....they have their own!The "cop-out" curriculum 01:24:14.222 --> 01:24:15.982 Cop-out curriculum? like it! 01:24:16.322 --> 01:24:21.902 Over the years the school has taken their founder's phylosophy of freedom. 01:24:23.112 --> 01:24:27.582 And used it as an excuse to be idol 01:24:43.242 --> 01:24:45.242 Now is our turn to say what the inspectors are wrong about 01:24:46.832 --> 01:24:53.582 If there is anyone from the Department of Education who has ever actually been a child 01:24:55.552 --> 01:24:58.362 Perhaps you all were born fully adults 01:24:58.612 --> 01:25:01.112 Complete with clipboards..... 01:25:15.742 --> 01:25:18.242 adjection Your Honor! 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 01:25:30.282 --> 01:25:33.882 He wanted them to grow up with a sense of emotional wellbeing 01:25:37.012 --> 01:25:38.512 He gave them a voice 01:25:38.762 --> 01:25:40.782 A voice is still being heard today 01:25:54.112 --> 01:25:57.962 A democracy that still going strong during 79 years later 01:26:38.422 --> 01:26:39.722 look at the Summerhill 01:26:45.712 --> 01:26:52.290 Actress,artist,doctor,culturist.engeneer,research chemist,professoe of mathematics, nurse,charity director,dancer. 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. 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. 01:27:14.862 --> 01:27:17.862 I would like to start, Mr President saying that the Ministry of Education ... 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. 01:27:24.112 --> 01:27:25.822 Sadly OFSTED isn't being intelligent..... 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.... 01:27:34.842 --> 01:27:37.122 Hook is planning something......look! 01:28:00.312 --> 01:28:02.612 I swear to tell the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth. 01:28:05.712 --> 01:28:07.152 Inspector Warten. 01:28:07.762 --> 01:28:12.990 Would you say that the teachers in Summerhill are failing in their teaching responsability? 01:28:14.212 --> 01:28:16.712 I wouldn't use the word "failing"..you know..... 01:28:19.462 --> 01:28:22.462 But children with special need are, as a matter of principle,being overlook? 01:28:24.912 --> 01:28:28.736 Yes,one boy with dislexia was clearly struggling with his reading and writing. 01:28:28.736 --> 01:28:31.057 His teacher nearly typed his word for him. 01:28:32.372 --> 01:28:35.172 Hook is talking about me. 01:28:36.402 --> 01:28:39.702 Dislexic children need specialist , your Honor 01:28:41.512 --> 01:28:45.312 We wanted to make sure that Peter will feel succesful in front of his classmates. 01:28:47.202 --> 01:28:50.352 So, the children are allowed to drift and fall behind 01:28:50.422 --> 01:28:55.282 In fact, these children are rather discouraged from attending lessons. 01:28:55.282 --> 01:28:56.896 Is that your view? 01:28:59.762 --> 01:29:01.562 She is playing duel....she is twisting everything thriugh her argument. 01:29:01.562 --> 01:29:02.812 That's her job, 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..... 01:29:10.092 --> 01:29:13.982 There is another instance where one boy attacted another boy 01:29:14.282 --> 01:29:17.978 An incident where not one single member of stuff interviing 01:29:18.248 --> 01:29:20.588 . 01:29:20.602 --> 01:29:21.542 Zoe,please...... 01:29:22.702 --> 01:29:24.981 How many more incidents like this happen every day, your Honor? 01:29:25.336 --> 01:29:26.336 I object! 01:29:27.374 --> 01:29:28.374 Go on,Miss James. 01:29:28.782 --> 01:29:33.112 I'll ask you......Is this freedom or an abrigation of responsability? 01:29:33.112 --> 01:29:35.612 On a part of the teaching stuff at Summerhill. 01:29:37.255 --> 01:29:41.175 And then ofcourse, there is the matter of the fire........ 01:29:41.542 --> 01:29:42.072 fire....... 01:29:42.202 --> 01:29:44.202 Why wasn't I told about this?? 01:29:44.342 --> 01:29:46.902 You knew the fire was an accident! 01:29:57.112 --> 01:29:59.642 Order,please! 01:30:00.862 --> 01:30:01.532 Zoe,please.....-But how can we....... 01:30:08.202 --> 01:30:09.978 Yes, but Summerhill was TBW anyway...... 01:30:10.612 --> 01:30:12.282 TBW? 01:30:12.882 --> 01:30:15.882 TBW....I've heard it somewhere before...... 01:30:17.542 --> 01:30:20.422 It's OFTER's.....mjust meaning the school was giving us couse for concern. 01:30:23.862 --> 01:30:26.962 Your Honor, may I suggest a break? 01:30:28.192 --> 01:30:29.892 Ah.....we will resume it. 01:30:39.972 --> 01:30:42.032 The fire was an accident.... 01:30:42.032 --> 01:30:43.963 That stupid fight....... 01:30:44.102 --> 01:30:45.902 I can read much better now...... 01:30:50.812 --> 01:30:52.292 Hello,Ryan,Peter....did the rabbit....? 01:30:52.292 --> 01:30:54.292 Make it! You should see him now! He is huge! 01:30:55.022 --> 01:30:56.372 I'm so pleased....... 01:31:08.802 --> 01:31:11.602 Look.....Summerhill is on the TBW list, it has been for years.... 01:31:12.781 --> 01:31:14.311 Where are you going? 01:31:14.682 --> 01:31:18.002 I'm going back in....I need to tell something about Smith. 01:31:19.012 --> 01:31:20.692 I'm coming with you! 01:31:20.762 --> 01:31:21.672 Me too! 01:31:31.262 --> 01:31:33.262 Why are you trying my petience, Mr. Robinson? 01:31:35.507 --> 01:31:36.507 I appologize, your Honor, but there is some important evidence, just came to hand..... 01:31:40.009 --> 01:31:41.009 TBW...... 01:31:41.870 --> 01:31:42.870 I'm sorry...... 01:31:43.562 --> 01:31:44.592 TBW..... 01:31:46.157 --> 01:31:48.967 Mr. Warten, would you be kind to enlighten us whta "TBW" stands for? 01:31:52.662 --> 01:31:55.054 You mentioned earlier:"But Summerhill was TBW anyway......" 01:31:55.452 --> 01:31:56.972 Well, what's that mean? 01:31:57.252 --> 01:31:58.362 To be watched 01:31:59.937 --> 01:32:02.107 I'm sorry, I can't hear you, could you speak up louder. 01:32:02.132 --> 01:32:03.522 TO BE WATCHED! 01:32:05.862 --> 01:32:08.372 to.....be.......watched....... 01:32:08.372 --> 01:32:09.722 What's he chasing....? 01:32:09.722 --> 01:32:14.562 Mr. Warden, did you had any point say to Summerhill the reason they have been inspected 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? 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 01:32:24.562 --> 01:32:26.882 officiant and suitable instructions ........ 01:32:27.352 --> 01:32:29.832 You've mentioned the word "routine" 01:32:29.852 --> 01:32:32.752 so, what was happening at Summerhill wasn't a slightest beat routine, was it? 01:32:34.692 --> 01:32:37.692 Because Summerhill was on goverment hate list 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..... 01:32:42.002 --> 01:32:44.002 You decided to jagular and shut it down. 01:32:45.242 --> 01:32:46.442 I object,your Honor! 01:32:46.712 --> 01:32:48.082 This is conjecture! 01:32:48.082 --> 01:32:49.272 Please........ 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? 01:32:57.032 --> 01:32:58.452 I'm not sure..... 01:32:58.452 --> 01:32:59.862 You aren't sure..... 01:32:59.862 --> 01:33:04.362 But< I'm sure.....The answer is that because it was a secret. 01:33:04.602 --> 01:33:05.622 Watch out! 01:33:07.002 --> 01:33:10.706 Reference, your honor, is page 233 Summerhill to remain TBW 01:33:10.982 --> 01:33:15.792 An internal OFSTED letter dated 199....... 01:33:20.482 --> 01:33:21.482 three...... 01:33:21.602 --> 01:33:22.622 God........ 01:33:23.002 --> 01:33:26.968 Which means,your honor,that Summerhill was on a hate list way before 1993! 01:33:27.075 --> 01:33:29.185 Your Honor it wasn't a hatelist! 01:33:32.562 --> 01:33:36.476 Then fed up with endless year and year out inspections when to get the desired effect. 01:33:36.839 --> 01:33:37.839 You're a conjecture 01:33:39.830 --> 01:33:40.830 OFSTED came in a team of 8 01:33:48.252 --> 01:33:49.062 Yes........ 01:33:50.202 --> 01:33:53.282 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 01:33:55.032 --> 01:33:57.752 To close it down 01:33:59.882 --> 01:34:00.952 Prove it! 01:34:01.532 --> 01:34:03.032 Watch me! 01:34:15.562 --> 01:34:18.362 . 01:34:19.312 --> 01:34:21.612 I agree. It would have been desireable. 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. 01:34:28.322 --> 01:34:29.922 I'm not sure I follow 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. 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. 01:34:59.562 --> 01:35:04.062 Listen, the Summerhill School is in the PP list years. 01:35:05.312 --> 01:35:06.312 Where are you going; 01:35:06.562 --> 01:35:10.062 I'm going back inside. I have to say something to the Pan about me. 01:35:10.312 --> 01:35:13.312 - Tactical advantage ... I'm coming with you! - And I! 01:35:21.962 --> 01:35:24.462 You try my patience, Mr. Robertson? 01:35:24.712 --> 01:35:29.212 Sorry Mr. President, but some important information came to our attention. 01:35:31.662 --> 01:35:32.562 PP 01:35:33.712 --> 01:35:34.812 Sorry; 01:35:35.362 --> 01:35:36.562 PP .; 01:35:37.212 --> 01:35:41.512 Mr Gouornten will you kindly enlighten us about what PP .; 01:35:41.762 --> 01:35:46.262 You mentioned earlier "... the Summerhill School is anyway PP" 01:35:46.812 --> 01:35:48.312 So what does it mean? 01:35:48.562 --> 01:35:50.062 to Watch 01:35:51.012 --> 01:35:54.012 Sorry, I did not hear you, you speak louder? 01:35:54.262 --> 01:35:55.762 To monitor. 01:35:56.012 --> 01:36:00.012 To follow ... 01:36:00.262 --> 01:36:01.762 Where is he going? 01:36:02.012 --> 01:36:04.012 Mr Gouornten said sometime in Summerhill School ... 01:36:04.262 --> 01:36:05.762 ... That the reason inspect your very ... 01:36:06.012 --> 01:36:10.012 ... It is because they are concerned with the philosophy of non-compulsory subjects, right? 01:36:10.862 --> 01:36:13.062 The reality is that routine inspections were ... 01:36:13.312 --> 01:36:15.812 ... Because we were concerned that the school did not provide ... 01:36:16.062 --> 01:36:18.762 Efficient and appropriate teaching, yes ... 01:36:19.512 --> 01:36:21.512 Give the word routine. 01:36:21.762 --> 01:36:24.962 But what happened with the Summerhill School had nothing to do with routine so? 01:36:26.812 --> 01:36:29.012 Why Summerhill School was included in the Ministry of executing list. 01:36:29.262 --> 01:36:31.762 The OFSTENT had school targeted for most of the decade ... 01:36:32.012 --> 01:36:33.512 ... And this year ... 01:36:33.762 --> 01:36:35.262 ... Decided to hit the heart ... 01:36:36.012 --> 01:36:37.312 ... And close it! 01:36:37.562 --> 01:36:39.062 I object Mr. President! This is conjecture. 01:36:39.112 --> 01:36:40.512 Robertson, please. 01:36:40.762 --> 01:36:44.262 The school was to follow was an execution list for nine years. 01:36:44.812 --> 01:36:48.312 Mr Gouornten because the school was not informed about it? 01:36:48.562 --> 01:36:50.062 I'm not sure. 01:36:50.312 --> 01:36:53.312 You're not sure. Fortunately I am though. 01:36:53.562 --> 01:36:55.162 The answer is because it was secret. 01:36:55.212 --> 01:36:56.412 A secret! 01:36:56.362 --> 01:36:57.762 Watch out! 01:36:59.012 --> 01:37:01.812 The reference, Mr. President, on page 233. 01:37:02.062 --> 01:37:04.062 "The Summerhill School remain PP" 01:37:04.712 --> 01:37:08.612 An internal letter dated OFSTENT nine hundred ninety ... 01:37:11.762 --> 01:37:13.762 ...three. - On guard! 01:37:14.012 --> 01:37:18.312 This means that the Summerhill School was in execution list well before 1993. 01:37:18.762 --> 01:37:20.962 Mr President, it was not the execution list. 01:37:22.712 --> 01:37:28.012 And then, having bored consecutive years of inspections without the desired effect ... 01:37:28.262 --> 01:37:29.762 Clear guess. 01:37:30.912 --> 01:37:32.912 The OFSTENT sent a team of eight. 01:37:39.862 --> 01:37:40.862 Yes... 01:37:41.112 --> 01:37:45.612 One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight ... 01:37:46.962 --> 01:37:49.662 This makes us one inspector for every seven students of the school ... 01:37:49.912 --> 01:37:51.412 ... In order to shut it down. 01:37:51.662 --> 01:37:52.962 Prove it! 01:37:53.212 --> 01:37:54.712 Look at me! 01:38:04.862 --> 01:38:09.862 Of course the school has a fundamental right to know why subject to such monitoring levels? 01:38:10.112 --> 01:38:12.112 Agree, it would be desirable. 01:38:12.362 --> 01:38:13.862 Mr Gouornten frankly talk. 01:38:14.112 --> 01:38:15.912 The OFSTENT wanted to close Summerhill School ... 01:38:16.162 --> 01:38:18.962 ... And you chose the tactics of sudden death, is not it? 01:38:19.712 --> 01:38:21.712 I do not think watching you. 01:38:25.762 --> 01:38:28.762 Forcing the Summerhill School to do something that you knew would never agree. 01:38:29.012 --> 01:38:30.512 Doing the required courses. 01:38:30.762 --> 01:38:33.262 Believed that they will disappear from the files. 01:38:33.512 --> 01:38:35.712 I commend Mr. President, if I may ... 01:38:35.962 --> 01:38:39.162 ... That what you had in mind from the moment you set foot in school. 01:38:39.412 --> 01:38:42.412 This ... was your game. 01:38:43.762 --> 01:38:46.262 My dear friend takes them all out of his mind! 01:38:46.612 --> 01:38:49.612 indeed? Who sees what his mind? 01:39:13.562 --> 01:39:16.062 Mr President, I need to consult! 01:39:16.312 --> 01:39:18.312 The court cut off for an hour. 01:39:24.862 --> 01:39:26.362 - Give me that. - Give it to me... 01:39:26.612 --> 01:39:28.112 Page 24 I'm sure ... 01:39:34.762 --> 01:39:36.862 Geoffrey ... 01:39:37.512 --> 01:39:42.512 The ministry decided that he wanted to reduce slightly the pressure in Summerhill School. 01:39:43.862 --> 01:39:45.362 Want to indulge? 01:39:46.912 --> 01:39:49.912 You give up just before you cut the head. 01:40:01.462 --> 01:40:03.762 Sit down please. 01:40:12.112 --> 01:40:13.112 Please Mrs. James. 01:40:13.362 --> 01:40:16.562 The Ministry of Education offered the lady Rentchent a court settlement. 01:40:17.612 --> 01:40:19.112 He was received? 01:40:20.962 --> 01:40:24.462 Ms. Rentchent can not make this decision for the school. 01:40:24.712 --> 01:40:28.712 The community must decide whether to accept him or continue the trial. 01:40:28.962 --> 01:40:32.462 They need to recover here, if this is acceptable. 01:40:32.712 --> 01:40:34.212 With all due respect Mr. President, I ... 01:40:34.462 --> 01:40:35.962 Of course. 01:40:36.612 --> 01:40:38.112 Thank you, Mr. President. 01:40:40.462 --> 01:40:42.462 You will chair the meeting. 01:40:42.712 --> 01:40:44.712 And you'll be the secretary. 01:40:46.062 --> 01:40:47.762 So what now? 01:40:48.012 --> 01:40:50.012 We are voting on whether to allow observers. 01:40:53.162 --> 01:40:54.662 Excuse me sir. 01:40:55.212 --> 01:40:58.012 Visitors are not allowed in our assemblies. 01:40:58.262 --> 01:41:00.162 We must vote whether to allow their ... 01:41:00.612 --> 01:41:02.612 ... I say, stay. 01:41:03.062 --> 01:41:04.062 This is ridiculous ... 01:41:04.112 --> 01:41:06.612 Of course! Please. 01:41:12.262 --> 01:41:13.762 Ante Stella. 01:41:37.012 --> 01:41:38.512 Quiet! 01:41:41.562 --> 01:41:44.562 There is a theme for the special assembly today. 01:41:44.812 --> 01:41:48.812 But in principle I propose to allow observers to stay ... 01:41:49.062 --> 01:41:50.762 ... To see how we do things. 01:41:51.012 --> 01:41:52.512 Who is in favor? 01:41:55.062 --> 01:41:57.062 Who is? 01:41:57.812 --> 01:41:59.312 Therefore passes. 01:41:59.562 --> 01:42:01.262 You are all invited to stay. 01:42:03.412 --> 01:42:04.912 Great! 01:42:06.262 --> 01:42:07.262 Life. 01:42:07.512 --> 01:42:09.512 What settlement says? 01:42:09.762 --> 01:42:13.762 "The Ministry of Education recognizes that this independent school ... 01:42:14.012 --> 01:42:17.012 ... Based as it is written and the methods of AC Neil ... 01:42:17.262 --> 01:42:19.562 ... Has the right to philosophy. " 01:42:19.812 --> 01:42:22.312 This is very important, because what it says ... 01:42:22.562 --> 01:42:25.562 ... That is not obliged to do things as the government wants. 01:42:25.812 --> 01:42:28.812 But, inspectors will continue to come? 01:42:29.862 --> 01:42:32.862 The OFSTENT required to get us from the list To Watch ... 01:42:33.212 --> 01:42:35.112 ... And then make regular inspections. 01:42:35.362 --> 01:42:38.862 But when they will come in about four years ... 01:42:39.112 --> 01:42:42.112 ... They should be accompanied by a specialist in our type of training. 01:42:42.362 --> 01:42:43.362 Ryan? 01:42:43.612 --> 01:42:45.612 If we agree, we can choose our courses? 01:42:46.362 --> 01:42:48.362 And not be forced to go at all? 01:42:48.612 --> 01:42:51.912 "Freedom for children attend optional courses ... 01:42:52.162 --> 01:42:54.862 ... According to Neil philosophy, fully recognized. " 01:42:55.112 --> 01:42:56.112 Yes! 01:42:56.362 --> 01:42:58.162 Hey, quiet! 01:42:58.412 --> 01:43:00.712 We are meeting! Ten cents fine Will! 01:43:02.462 --> 01:43:04.362 So, the two proposals are: 01:43:04.612 --> 01:43:06.112 To accept the compromise ... 01:43:06.362 --> 01:43:09.362 ... Or let Life, our specialists and around our world ... 01:43:09.612 --> 01:43:13.612 ... To show how we are great school and give the government it deserves. 01:43:14.962 --> 01:43:16.262 And maybe lose. 01:43:16.512 --> 01:43:18.212 This is Stella. You got it. 01:43:19.362 --> 01:43:20.362 Lucy? 01:43:20.612 --> 01:43:22.312 Life, what do you think? 01:43:22.562 --> 01:43:24.562 I do not know Lucy, really do not know. 01:43:24.812 --> 01:43:27.712 I think I will feel deceived if the opportunity is not given to me ... 01:43:27.862 --> 01:43:30.162 ... To defend the school against all these lies. 01:43:31.112 --> 01:43:32.612 Let us fight to the end. 01:43:32.862 --> 01:43:34.362 Yes! 01:43:34.612 --> 01:43:37.612 A peace agreement is sometimes the best results ... 01:43:37.862 --> 01:43:39.562 ... If a war ends. 01:43:39.812 --> 01:43:43.612 This agreement will make the Summerhill School school the most protected in the world. 01:43:44.462 --> 01:43:46.762 It is a charter of freedom. 01:43:48.412 --> 01:43:49.912 Other questions? 01:43:53.262 --> 01:43:55.762 Who is to accept the arrangement proposed by the Government? 01:44:00.712 --> 01:44:02.712 Who is? 01:44:04.962 --> 01:44:06.462 Decided. 01:44:06.712 --> 01:44:08.712 We accept the compromise of government. 01:44:11.362 --> 01:44:12.662 Thank you... 01:44:12.912 --> 01:44:15.012 ... Mr and Mrs ... 01:44:15.262 --> 01:44:18.562 ... For allowing us the privilege of meeting your court. 01:44:18.812 --> 01:44:21.812 Each other, it was an honor to allow us to track your assembly. 01:44:22.062 --> 01:44:24.862 I think that you too you share the privilege given to you? 01:44:25.712 --> 01:44:27.112 Thank you. 01:44:30.662 --> 01:44:32.162 Thank you. 01:44:33.912 --> 01:44:38.212 Mr President, I think you are to be finished. 01:44:42.762 --> 01:44:47.262 This court formally cancels the extrajudicial protest against school Summerhill School. 01:45:01.912 --> 01:45:04.412 Historic scenes played out in court today ... 01:45:04.662 --> 01:45:06.662 ... As Summerhill School school beats the government ... 01:45:06.912 --> 01:45:11.912 ... In a battle that can only be described as a "David vs. Goliath"! 01:45:13.162 --> 01:45:15.662 Following this decision, it is safe to say ... 01:45:15.912 --> 01:45:18.412 ... That freedom and learning go hand in hand in Summerhill School. 01:45:18.662 --> 01:45:20.662 It seems to me entirely appropriate. 01:45:20.912 --> 01:45:24.912 The children of Summerhill School describe as the happiest school in the world. 01:45:25.162 --> 01:45:26.862 And judging by the scenes here today ... 01:45:27.112 --> 01:45:28.812 ... Probably be right. 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. 01:45:59.612 --> 01:46:01.712 You came to take me home, right? 01:46:01.962 --> 01:46:04.462 Mandy, my problem with the Summerhill School ... 01:46:04.712 --> 01:46:06.012 But mom ... 01:46:06.262 --> 01:46:09.262 Mandy, my problem with the Summerhill School has more to do with me ... 01:46:09.512 --> 01:46:11.012 ... Than anything else .. 01:46:11.962 --> 01:46:14.962 I like everything to be neat and organized ... 01:46:15.212 --> 01:46:16.512 ... I like lists and objectives. 01:46:16.762 --> 01:46:18.562 I'm crazy about control! 01:46:20.112 --> 01:46:23.312 Let's face it, it's like we have an inspector in the family. 01:46:25.762 --> 01:46:28.062 The Summerhill School is ... 01:46:29.212 --> 01:46:31.212 ... And gold ... 01:46:31.462 --> 01:46:33.962 ... Bright, cheerful ... 01:46:35.312 --> 01:46:37.812 ... Relaxed, has nothing to do with me. 01:46:41.762 --> 01:46:43.062 I make my impression that you love so much. 01:46:43.312 --> 01:46:44.812 No, I do not mind ... 01:46:46.662 --> 01:46:48.662 ... I know what I am. 01:46:51.912 --> 01:46:54.912 But you do not know who you are yet. 01:46:57.162 --> 01:46:59.162 Come back at Summerhill School and ... 01:47:02.212 --> 01:47:04.212 ... Discovered. 01:47:04.462 --> 01:47:07.262 I love Mandy. 01:47:08.212 --> 01:47:11.012 Just not easy for me to show you the. 01:47:11.262 --> 01:47:12.762 Oh, mom ... 01:47:13.012 --> 01:47:14.512 Once you have done. 01:47:17.162 --> 01:47:18.762 Boo! 01:47:34.012 --> 01:47:35.512 I stay Ryan! 01:47:35.762 --> 01:47:38.762 And I will return the next four months, no need to leave! 01:47:39.812 --> 01:47:41.812 Ryan? What happens; 01:47:42.662 --> 01:47:45.062 Nobody can find my dad. 01:47:45.312 --> 01:47:47.612 Social workers come tomorrow for me. 01:47:47.862 --> 01:47:49.662 And what will happen in the next quarter? 01:47:51.312 --> 01:47:53.712 I will not be at school, they would have been in care. 01:47:54.462 --> 01:47:55.962 I do not want you to leave. 01:47:56.412 --> 01:47:58.412 Neither do I want it Mandy. 01:48:13.962 --> 01:48:15.962 Mark to come here. 01:48:16.212 --> 01:48:18.712 I want you to meet our new teacher science. 01:48:18.962 --> 01:48:21.762 And I believe that will adopt them! 01:48:22.912 --> 01:48:23.912 Myrtle. 01:48:24.162 --> 01:48:25.962 The Myrtle undertakes after Emma. 01:48:26.212 --> 01:48:27.712 But this is amazing! 01:48:27.962 --> 01:48:31.962 I intend to stay here until they do not distinguish me from my plutonium. 01:48:33.412 --> 01:48:34.912 Just kidding of course! 01:48:36.212 --> 01:48:37.312 Come! 01:49:00.162 --> 01:49:03.462 Three, two, one ... go! 01:49:10.212 --> 01:49:12.212 Well done my boy. 01:49:21.862 --> 01:49:23.262 There will be at launch? 01:49:23.512 --> 01:49:25.012 Just Feed the Dino. 01:49:26.062 --> 01:49:28.362 Ryan, someone has come to see you. 01:49:30.412 --> 01:49:31.412 Hello! 01:49:31.662 --> 01:49:33.662 Dad! Where were you; 01:49:33.812 --> 01:49:35.212 I lost my job in the garage. 01:49:35.462 --> 01:49:36.962 It appeared an opportunity in Dubai. 01:49:37.912 --> 01:49:39.112 You have to see this place! 01:49:39.262 --> 01:49:40.362 I had to call you! 01:49:40.612 --> 01:49:43.312 But you said it would be better to leave it to you for four months. 01:49:43.562 --> 01:49:45.062 I think you got a little literally. 01:49:46.212 --> 01:49:48.412 And what happened to the house? Sell! 01:49:48.662 --> 01:49:51.162 Had Ryan was part of the plan. 01:49:51.412 --> 01:49:52.912 What silly plan was that? 01:49:53.162 --> 01:49:54.662 You like Ryan here? 01:49:54.912 --> 01:49:56.412 I adore it. 01:49:59.462 --> 01:50:00.962 Tuition Ryan. 01:50:01.212 --> 01:50:02.712 I am sorry for the delay. 01:50:04.962 --> 01:50:06.762 I think you made a mistake. 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. 01:50:10.562 --> 01:50:12.062 Five years; 01:50:12.312 --> 01:50:14.012 I mean I can stay here until I was sixteen? 01:50:14.262 --> 01:50:15.762 If they want to. 01:50:16.012 --> 01:50:18.012 It has caused any trouble? 01:50:18.862 --> 01:50:20.562 At all. 01:50:21.412 --> 01:50:22.912 It's okay then my son? 01:50:23.162 --> 01:50:25.862 Yes Dad, it's okay. 01:50:30.312 --> 01:50:33.012 Now ... where is this barbecue? 01:50:33.262 --> 01:50:37.762 So hungry that I can eat an entire horse in two layers! 01:50:50.712 --> 01:50:51.712 Ready? 01:50:51.962 --> 01:50:53.462 Where is Ryan? 01:50:56.012 --> 01:50:57.212 We have to take! 01:50:57.462 --> 01:50:58.962 - Mandy! 01:51:01.512 --> 01:51:03.012 Ok, let's go! 01:51:14.262 --> 01:51:15.762 Raise the sail! 01:51:19.012 --> 01:51:21.012 FREEDOM