Educating Cardiff

Series 1

Educating Cardiff captures every detail of life at Willows and to kick the series off we are introduced to Head Teacher Joy Ballard, her stellar team of staff and some dynamic kids. From Year 7 to Year 11, newly qualified teachers to old-hands, this series shows what it’s like to learn and teach in the Welsh capital.

Where to Watch Educating Cardiff • Series 1

8 Episodes

  • Episode 1
    E1
    Episode 1This episode meets Head Teacher Joy Ballard, firm but fair Mr Hennessy, and two Year 11 girls facing very different issues.
  • Episode 2
    E2
    Episode 2Moving from primary to secondary school isn't easy. This episode meets two Year 7 boys. Nervous Aaron struggles to find his feet, while popular Assad's antics disrupt the school.
  • Episode 3
    E3
    Episode 3In this episode, the focus is on two feisty year 10 girls who are proud to wear their emotions on their sleeves, and express exactly how they are feeling at all times.
  • Episode 4
    E4
    Episode 4This episode focuses on Year 8. Corey and Gethin have been inseparable friends both on and off the rugby pitch, but now it's time for them to compete for the title of Rugby Captain.
  • Episode 5
    E5
    Episode 5Benjy and Kalid are struggling in Maths. Extrovert Benjy has a bit of a love/hate relationship with Head of Maths Mr Hennessy. Kalid's missed quite a lot of school and is falling behind.
  • Episode 6
    E6
    Episode 6This episode focuses on young love and two unlikely couples. Georgia has been studying hard since she started dating high achiever Tyler. But the pressure of her Maths GCSE is getting to her.
  • Episode 7
    E7
    Episode 7Dan and Shaun have been friends for years, but now Shaun has a crush on Kelsey and tension between the boys has risen so much that they've been moved to separate classes.
  • Episode 8
    E8
    Episode 8The documentary exploring day-to-day life at Willows High School in Cardiff concludes as the performing arts department prepares to stage a farewell concert. Auditions for the big show are well under way, and energetic pupil Coral is quick to sign up to sing. However, she is easily distracted in class, and her behaviour is worsening, and these issues hint at a bigger problem that may mean she is not yet ready for a solo performance in front of a 200-strong audience.

 

  •   
  •   
  •   
  •   
  •   
  •   
  •   

Take Plex everywhere

Watch free anytime, anywhere, on almost any device.
See the full list of supported devices