An intimate insight into British school life was detailed by the hit documentary series Educating Yorkshire. This show was loved by audiences everywhere with its moments of raw and inspiring stories. So, what have the stars been doing since the show was out? Here is where all the teachers, staff, and students featured on the show are now.
The Teachers’ Continued Impact
If you remember Educating Yorkshire, you’ll most likely recall Jonny Mitchell, the enthusiastic head of the year. Mr. Mitchell has stayed in the teaching profession since appearing on the show. He remains in the world of education, striving to touch the lives of our youth with his dedication to helping students become their best selves. He speaks around the show and also attends different education-related events.
Matthew Burton, who worked with Mr. Mitchell, was another teacher who became universally beloved; he was gentle and kind. Even after Educating Yorkshire, Mr. Burton changed schools but still teaches today. As a motivational speaker, he is an advocate for change to improve the education system, specifically with student mental health care. His activities online have raised awareness of issues affecting the youth.
The Students: From TV Stars to New Beginnings
Almost all the pupils from Educating Yorkshire have also achieved their dreams. Prominently, Musharaf Ashgar, the artistic student, battled shyness and a stutter with Mr. Burton’s help. Musharaf said that he carried on working hard for his studies after the series was broadcast and went to university. He inspired many of us young viewers with his story of personal cleaner heavy metal. He now tells his story in motivational talks and campaigns to support those with speech difficulties.
Ryan Ward, another student profiled for his struggles in the classroom, is doing well. After Educating Yorkshire, life has been challenging for Ryan, but he wants to make a change. He got involved with the local community, doing work to inspire others to keep going, no matter what challenges you face.
The School: A Lasting Legacy
It also showed people around Thornhill Community Academy, the school featured in Educating Yorkshire. Thornhill Academy has been through a lot, both good and bad since the series ended. The school can still be doing its work, serving the community, and offering students a chance to grow. The school has also used the series to promote programs related to mental health and well-being in light of the increased public interest following the show’s debut.
Many teachers and students from Thornhill come back to the school. They say it enables them to keep supporting those staff and students who were part of their experience. Since then, the academy has held a few reunions and events where the cast can enjoy some quality time with their fans about how they all have progressed since the film debuted.
The Impact of Educating Yorkshire Today
The Educating Yorkshire cast is still making a difference. Based on real-life challenges and victories in a school environment added a solid depth to the series that viewers connected with on many levels. The legacy of the series lives on, even decades after the show went off the air. Both the teachers and students have leveraged their platforms to tell their stories and to effect positive change in education.
Although they have all gone their separate ways, one thing is never in doubt: the Educating Yorkshire cast has continued to inspire and fire. Their travels have inspired, drawn attention to student struggles, and reminded the world about the need for a caring professor who believes in their students.
