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Okay, that's great, everyone. Could I have a word with a couple of close mates

and Mr. Rimmer?

It'd be brilliant publicity, this.

Right,

guys, just a couple of questions.

Mr. Rimmer, how has Chloe's disappearance affected the school?

Well, we're all extremely worried about Chloe.

Everybody's thinking about her.

We want her back.

Janice and Maxine, what message would you send Chloe?

She's our best mate. We really miss her.

And so does her husband, Dante.

Despite Chloe's disappearance, we're not going to let it stop Waterloo Road

going from strength to strength.

And whose idea was the balloon relief?

That was mine and Matt's.

Is there a message?

Yeah, there's a picture of Chloe and a number to call if you see her.

OK, ready?

Nice and prominent, huh? Daughter of murdered teacher runs away.

One page left, this chap.

Here we are.

Oh, thanks, love.

What have you got on this morning?

Year nine, horrible.

Hormones raging.

You'll sort them, though.

Oh, yeah. I'll be sat there with the gob shut. Can't cope with chattery, creepy

besants bursting in the morning.

Right, I'll stick these in the wash.

You've got your remotes.

Try and remember what the quack said.

Get a little exercise.

Oh, me Christmas hamper money's on the side. Will you see that it gets paid in?

Yeah.

I haven't come to cause trouble.

I just think you should be out looking for her.

She is your wife.

Wives don't do what she did.

I just want to help look for her.

That's the way.

Sometimes we achieve some coming in.

Break. Problem?

No.

I've seen her. I like to play him in public service.

She's an ex -headmaster.

It's always good to get an outsider's point of view on something.

What's that lot up to?

Spoken mildly.

China night banquet, do you?

And we'll have it.

Right after I collect my winnings.

What, your mum's decorating her room fluorescent pink, is she?

God, I'm not. You got that spray in my walls. Again, you're covered in the

stuff. It's not spraying walls, it's graffiti art, innit?

September, organising fight.

The same month, spraying foul and abusive language on my science block.

October, here we go again.

I'm sorry, Candice. He's had his chances.

Look, do you realise how serious this is?

Every penny I earn from this kitchen goes on him. You exclude him and... I

can't. I won't have drugs promoted or glorified in my school.

I know, Mr Rimmer.

I'm not saying he's not had it coming, but if he's at home all day on his own,

well, he'll have all sorts coming round.

Yeah, well, maybe Daily Field Eye can do something with him.

That's at least four mile away. Yeah, well, George Madder, he's the head

He owes me a favour. Maybe they'll take him. I ain't being Billy No -Mates in

Daily High.

No way!

And if you can get the boys to go through the chorus, that'd be great.

They were useless yesterday.

Mark, why are we doing this, eh?

We've got two good singers, the kids who can play chopsticks, and the rest are

coming along nicely.

Brett, just a minute.

I've changed your arrangement for one of the songs. Any chance I can see it at

lunchtime? Give the lad a break.

It might take your mind off things.

Okay, I'll be there.

Anyway, I'm going to have to love you and leave you.

Management meeting calls.

Yeah, well, that Rimmer's always had it in for us. Hey, listen, he's had plenty

of warnings.

Yeah, well, there's loads of them that have had warnings, Mr Lawson. But I've

come, it's always our Bolton that gets it in neck.

I mean, one minute he's telling me I can't have bursary, and next he's

him out. Sorry, what bursary? One for single mums.

He said I'd missed deadline.

Alicia Dillon's been telling everyone she's got two grand to come here, yeah?

Yeah, whole thing stinks, I'm telling you.

If he thinks that... Anyway, come on.

Candice! I'm going to education.

Hi. I thought I'd set up a website for Chloe.

We wondered if you'd like to contribute.

She's an evil little cow and I hope she throws herself under a bus.

Mika. Never mind Mika.

Why are you doing this?

I'd never let my boyfriend get between me and my sister.

As if I had a sister. Yeah.

Like I really need a lecture on my sister from a junkie. All I'm saying is

wish I had a sister.

We need to work together on this. Oh, but how would you react if she slept

your boyfriend?

I wouldn't want her to top herself like she does.

None of you know what it's like. So don't start judging me.

He's the reason she's gone missing.

What do you think you'd get away with it?

Eddie, listen.

I've had a lot on, and I just didn't have the chance.

I can't believe this.

You're paying middle -class parents two grand to send their kids here?

It's hardly jackpot money. It is to the likes of Candy Smiley. Look, this is for

single parents whose kids can make a real academic difference to this school.

You've lost the plot, mate.

Yeah, well, maybe I have lost the plot working in this place for 15 years.

that's the problem. No!

The problem is Ofsted and your value -added crap and your league tables.

You know, that's before you get to your 33 % free school meals and a special

needs register that reads like a psychiatrist's waiting list.

These ten kids have transformed this place.

And do you know what?

Next year, there'll be ten more. We won't have to pay them. I went on the

flaming radio and said what a great community school we are.

Look, I'm only trying to do what every other head in this country is trying to

do.

Eddie, listen.

We can extend the scheme next year.

Bit late for Candice and Bolton.

Yeah, well, I might have been a bit hasty on that. You get paid not to be

I think Ria Cheetham has found out she's coming in a break.

What, has she's rumbled here? What about you?

Now that you know.

Eddie.

You could be looking at the sack here, mate.

Not now, Steph.

Sir, you know heart is?

It says here that the L of a heart is daft.

Daft.

Now, why didn't Shakespeare use that adjective?

They turned wild in nature, broke their stalls. It was daft.

Right. But in the Grand National, right?

How come they don't start eating each other?

Could you put a bit on that?

Let me give you some very sage advice, Miss Dillon. Get on with your work and

not raise your head until the bell goes.

Have a word with Miss Shackleton, please.

How are you doing?

Fine.

Could we go for a drink after?

You know, no strings.

No, Jack.

It's going to be hard for both of us, so let's just... I'm in trouble.

I don't want to know.

Not anymore.

If Remus sees you, he'll get kicked out for good.

Why are you here?

I need to know if she's all right.

Are you going to tell me anything?

I don't believe you.

She's got everyone running round after her.

Am I the only one that sees close to what she is?

Please, I just... Come and help me look for her.

See you later, Donovan.

What did he want?

Same as everyone wants.

I've been looking for her.

Mika, I wish you'd think about this, love.

I've all of done.

Think and cry.

Close to 16, she's made a big mistake and she's paying for it.

I'm not feeling sorry for her.

You won't have to.

Because wherever she is, I'm sure she's feeling sorry for herself.

Right, don't you, lad?

Can I borrow your moped?

I want to go round a few places we ain't close to go.

You're not insured, mate.

It's like I've ever bothered you. I'm a pillar of the community.

I can't risk getting points on my licence.

Tell you what, though. Come back after and I'll wish you round. Oh, come on. I

need to go now.

Sorry, mate.

Come and see me at three. I've got a spare helmet.

Do you reckon Larson and Mr Rimmer are arguing about?

Larson's probably found out what we've known for ages.

Rimmer lacks the intellectual capacity for the job. Oh, Mr Rimmer's, eh?

Rimmer might be getting stuck.

Eh? What for?

Dunno. For being him. It's enough for me.

See, Dante's done some work on your face.

Good lad, Dante.

Have you heard him? It's not to do with you. He's a mate, right?

We're going into town after school to look for Chloe.

Put these posters up and that. Don't forget to check the marks.

Two teenage suicides every day in Britain. It's an old fact. Wish you'd

yourself.

Yes, I can see that, Jack, but what I don't see is any collaborative

partnerships with your club to school.

Sorry I'm late.

Eddie Lawson.

Deputy Head.

Hi, um, Ria Teetham.

I've asked Eddie to sit in with us. I hope you don't mind.

No, no, no. I'd quite like to have his input.

So they were arguing in the corridor in front of the kids?

Yep. Apparently Jack's been doing a bit of jiggery -pokery with the budget.

Doesn't surprise me. They do just about anything to pick himself up. Yeah, well,

whatever. I think he's in a lot of trouble.

Good. About bloody time he got his fingers burnt.

I mean, do any of you really know what you're supposed to have done?

More than you do, evidently. Well, if you know anything else, then fill us in.

Yeah, come on.

What have we done?

Well, I know that he works 15 hours a day, six days a week. And I know that

parents who wouldn't have looked at the school last year are now sending the

kids here.

They received a bursary to come here.

You see, they're from single -parent families, and that's who we wanted to

target. That's not what the EIC money is meant for.

You can't do this.

Why not?

I mean, Excellence in Cities funding is for our school development grant.

It's money to spend as we see fit. But it's to be spent on pupils, not parents.

Well, it's for school improvement and pupil achievement.

Right, so what is your school improvement plan?

It's 20 grand. It's not half a million.

Look.

It's not just the GMP kids that are doing well. They're bringing on others

well.

Mr Lawson?

Please, Eddie.

I think... it might be a nice idea for you to meet these kids.

Right.

This is, um...

Mrs? Mrs?

Mrs. Mrs.

Cheetham. And she's from the LEA.

And she'd like to talk to you about... Well, I'm going to let her tell you.

Mr Rimmers tells me a lot about... Mr Rimmers, welcome to the canteen now.

Candice is kicking off big time.

Why did you lot come to Waterloo Road?

Our mum's made us.

Did you know anything about the school before you came? I knew it was a dump.

Is that what everyone thinks?

Yeah,

but they give you loads of homework.

What's the world coming to, eh, Mrs Cheetham?

I've been to four schools now, and this one's the best.

Mr Rimmer's the best.

That's out of depth and... Oh, God!

Candice! He's off for school.

He can't make healthy eggs. That's enough.

I don't think so. I've only just started.

Andy, enough!

I'm not cleaning up all this. Come on, let's go to my office. We can talk about

this, yeah? Come on. I'm not one of your flaming school kids.

Why don't you stop me, eh? I don't care.

You've had a day of it, haven't you? Getting shot of all Bolton, now me?

I'm not getting shot of you, nor Bolton, all right?

Just calm down.

Listen.

I made... I've changed my mind, all right? I'll give him five days, one of

can be spent scrubbing my walls.

So you're not kicking him out? Not permanently.

I'll, uh... I'll have this lot cleaned up in two minutes, Mr. Rummer.

Am I done for? Calm yourself.

The kids have been our biggest selling point.

What, even Alicia didn't? I bet she enjoyed sticking her knife in. She

See? But the others outvoted her.

We'd better get busy.

Have you flagged any of the purse we took up on the SDF forms?

Reports to the governor?

We've got to give her something.

I thought you were ready to string me up.

No, well, you're not out of the woods yet. She's on the phone to her people

Tom, you wouldn't mind keeping an eye on my year sevens, would you?

Next lesson, hey, just like for the last five minutes.

I've got to get to the bank.

Oh, payback time, is it?

Don't worry about that.

But it might have to come in a couple of instalments.

Grant me, mate, I need that money. I've got money coming in this week, and it's

going to go right in your pocket.

Just five minutes, then.

OK, I've added a bit to our development plan and I've tweaked a few of these

departmental evaluations.

Why are you doing this?

Because I think you've got a chance, if Nigel backs you.

Ria, come in.

Gentlemen.

How did you find the kids?

Great. They spoke very highly of the school.

I'll come straight to the point.

I suggest you contact your chair of governors.

And I've come to convene an emergency meeting here at about two o 'clock.

Why? What's happened? The LEA will be laying formal charges of financial

misappropriation.

At you, Jack.

Yes. Go on. Go on. Go on, son.

Come on.

Get your weapons.

Go on, hit him. He's not going to mind. Go on.

Come on.

Yes.

Yes.

Yes, go on.

Go on.

Go on, Big Bird.

Go on, son.

Go on. You're there. Go on. Go on, lad.

Right. Me and Matt's going to go and take a look about the room.

Oh.

Completely forgot. I'm sorry for... How's it going?

Yeah. Not bad.

Look, I know this is a difficult time for you, but we sort of need you.

I'm not going to be able to do the show.

Sorry? It won't be any use.

My mind's all over the place.

Are you serious?

Well, no lead, no show.

Good luck here, yeah?

Why are you doing this, Brett?

You could still find someone to take the role. You only got it because no one

else wanted it.

Hi.

I've got to put the book into the... I told you, John.

I don't want to know. You're going to hear about it sooner or later. I don't

care.

You know, I've even been trying to stick up for you in the staff room. I just

want you to know that what I've done, I've only done for the kids and for the

school. Such a good man you are. I'm not lying about this. You lied about

everything else.

Death, your ability to cope.

What do you want me to say? I want you to explain to me how you ended up

sleeping with a desperate middle -aged woman when you had me.

think things through, do you? Just charge straight ahead.

Look, I messed up, you know.

It doesn't take complex analysis, but maybe we can get through this.

And do what?

No.

I've done right wrong.

In the 140.

Thank you, mate.

Seddon.

Lewis.

Hello, Mr Bulgin.

Would you do me a little favour?

There's a horse running in the 140 at Green Valley.

Chocolate flapjack.

Look.

There's a hundred pounds to win. It should be about 20 to one.

Go on, then. The book is five minutes away.

All right, you want me to... Well, I'll have to get permission off more can -do

candies.

Miss Pond up for leaving work.

I'll give you a tenner. A tenner? So we're new to Grant.

Twenty quid, take it or leave it. I can always get someone else.

You might be struggling. The race starts in ten minutes.

I tell you what, Mr Budgeon.

If it loses, nout.

If it comes in, I want ten percent.

If only you'd shown this endeavour when you were a pupil here, Lewis.

I want to see the winnings and all proof the bet was laid.

Staff room, 315.

OK.

You may as well all know there's been an emergency governance meeting called for

this afternoon.

Rhea Cheetham, the school advisor, has objected to me targeting funds at our

Year 10 kids, the Gifted and Talented Group.

Of course, can't be seen to be helping clever kids, can we?

Yeah, well, I did bend the rules a little, so there's a chance I might be

suspended.

But I need to get one thing clear in my mind.

The G &T kid, a success?

Yes! Because if Mrs Cheetham gets her way, then we're going back to mixability

teaching. Hang on a minute, Jack.

Are you serious you could be suspended?

I'm reasonably confident that the governors will see things our way.

Don't worry about that.

You're joking.

Don't think I'm going to waste you!

Okay, 20 minutes.

I want every I dotted, every T crossed.

Are you sure about Nigel? Look, the last thing they want to do is look for a new

headmaster. And with you in there rooting for me... Yeah, well, that'd be

you know, show some remorse.

I mean, technically, they have got you over a barrel.

Listen, I'll bring in the custard. We can all have a slice of me humble pie,

yeah?

Mika Grange is here to see you.

She seems a bit upset.

I haven't got time.

Come in.

Yes!

£2 ,000, I think!

Right,

just a bit of good news, that's all. Get on with your work.

In fact, no.

We'll stop there.

I know it's a bit early, but you can have a blether on, can't you, for the

ten minutes.

And before you ask, yes, you can listen to your personal stereo.

What's it?

I just keep asking myself what my mum would do.

She'd be proud of you, Mika.

She'd be proud of both of you.

I worked with your mum long enough to know that she loved you both

unconditionally.

When Mum died, she, you know,

said anything when it happened.

It's just, I know Tom didn't want to discuss it, but... She, um...

She said, look after them.

She said, look after my girls.

It's going to be all right, Mika.

Sorry.

Are you using this room?

No, I just saw you from outside.

You all right?

No.

You heard about Jack?

Yes.

Listen, I feel really bad about Olivia.

I know that you and him... There is no me and him.

It's over between us, sir.

I'm sorry, I didn't know.

You don't need to apologise, Tom.

Is that your fault?

No.

I'd best be getting off.

Give me a shout, will you?

It's never been the same, you know?

Since he died.

Cold sweats.

Dark moods.

Antidepressants.

And that's just the good days, you know?

Shoot him.

Ladies. Come to the gym.

Sir, Mr Rimmer wants to see Daniel and Alicia.

Go ahead.

I know

Mr Rimmer's done a great job.

This isn't personal.

It's about what's right and what's wrong.

Excellence in cities, the national strategy.

You won't find anything in there about bribing parents with handouts. Not a

bribe. I selected these pupils, yes, because we needed their impact at

Road.

We have to create a pro -school culture.

I think we've done it.

We definitely need a massive demo.

Of course, that'll really shake them up.

I know some of you might not like her, but Mr Rem has helped just about

everybody here. Me, Max, you, you.

What can we possibly achieve?

Maybe nothing.

But if it weren't for Rima, I'd be cleaning tables and serving fries.

Yeah, so if you hate him that much, you can always go back to that posh school.

Do us all a favour.

I'll admit, when I met the pupils, the majority of them are genuinely pleased

be here.

But what support have they been getting? Every flaming level of support.

Extra lessons, new curriculum, targeted mentoring.

So not only do the parents get a wad of school cash, you give them extra help

and tuition.

And sod the other kids.

You're putting a nice little spin on things, Mrs Cheetham.

I'd like you to hear from Bridget Morley.

Nigel.

What the hell's going on?

Mrs Cheetham, I'm not entirely sure... Mrs Morley's the school burster here.

knows better than most about how a school budget runs.

Tom, any news on Jack?

No.

Hey, told Fleur.

That's it. Bump. No more flaming shopping channel.

Glad to hear it.

And I'm sorry for putting you on the spot, you know.

What with Chloe and everything.

Hey, forget it.

All right?

Nightmare, isn't it?

Totally out of the blue.

Well... This has been brewing for weeks.

If your suspicions he was going to bail out, you should have... You're not

talking about Brett Flaming Aspinall. You do know that Jack Rimmer's face in

sack.

Sorry, yeah, I heard.

Look, the show, we can... we can put it on next year. I don't care about the

sodding musical, Matt.

If I have to listen to another talentless teenager... We have a

you now, please.

Lewis.

Donny Charles robbed me of my moped, so I never got a chance to put it on.

That's 2 ,000 quid you've cost me! Get lost. I've not cost you now. I've lost

out on all. It's Donny Charles you ought to see.

Is everybody flaming mental round here, or what?

Mrs Cheetham's talked a lot about rules, and...

Frameworks. And do you know what?

I've had it up to here with evaluation and policy review. I just want to run a

successful school.

Waterloo Road.

And I'm sorry that I didn't tell the governors what I was doing, Nigel. You

responsible for the operational management of the budget.

That doesn't give you carte blanche to go and spend it on whatever pet project

takes your fancy. Pet project?

What about the single parents whose kids have finally found a school that

believes in them?

Tell that to Carla Bentham, our Asperger's pupil. Three schools before

up here.

Very bright girl.

Actually not a beneficiary of your birthday.

Yeah, well, look.

We are going to achieve the highest GCSE grade in our history. And it's going to

get better.

There's no paperwork, no receipts, no accountability.

You know, last week the road broke in. Police called me at two o 'clock in the

morning. That's accountability.

Jack, your own birther didn't even realise what you were up to.

Section 38 .3 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998.

The headteacher is required to inform governors of all transfers of money to

from school accounts.

I'm really sorry to say this, but in cases of mismanagement of money...

The LEA will consider legal proceedings.

Look, I don't agree with what Jack's done.

But his heart's in the right place.

He's seen off two takeover bits, suffered every head's worth nightmare,

we're still here, fighting for this community.

If what Jack's done's illegal...

I'm proud to be his deputy.

I'm proud of him.

Hey.

No news on Jake?

I think I'm scared.

You don't mean that.

Come here.

Jack, you've taken us from the abyss to the brink of academic success.

We've been lucky to have you.

But we must manage the school finances in accordance with the LEA rules.

Of course, there'll be an inquiry.

Until that time, I'm not suspending.

You can't suspend him.

I ask you to leave the premises and not to return until I call you. This is

crazy. You can easily fight this. It's okay.

It's okay.

I'm sorry, Jim. Don't be.

You're only doing your job.

I might not know that I could depend on your lack of support.

You'll have my resignation by the end of the day. Oh.

Jack, I fit suspended with a very good chance. I brought the rules, Nigel.

I won't put the school through another tribunal.

Take some time to consider your decision.

Will you be considering yours?

I know what you said in there, but... I can't believe you're just going to throw

the towel in.

There's only so many times you can go to the wire.

I've burned out, Eddie.

I don't have to work for it anymore.

You know, in a funny way, I'm relieved.

School needs to move on.

None of you got homes to go to?

I've resigned.

With immediate effect.

I won't be making a speech.

I'd be glad to hear.

I'd just say my goodbyes.

Individually. Do a good job with that musical. Keep it up.

Jasmine.

Now, I want you to keep an eye on Grantley for me. Keep him on straight

narrow. All the best.

Hey.

Thanks.

Look after yourself, eh?

Don't hate me.

I should have worn my waterproof buzzy.

I love you, Lou.

Jack. She's still here, you know.

Davina.

Jack. I can't believe you're leaving.

One with a thing.

Your mouth.

I know things have been pretty bad between us and that's my fault. There's

need to.

There is.

I've just got things all twisted in my head.

I don't blame you.

Jack, a mob of kids has surrounded the governor's. They won't let him leave.

We want river!

We want river!

We want river!

We want river!

We want river!

All

right,

all right.

That's enough.

I'm touched by your support.

It's nice to be appreciated.

These men and women have done a difficult job today.

So, we, you, are going to let them leave.

I want Brett and Janice to make a gap there and let the governors out. Come on

now.

I won't be here tomorrow.

No! We want river!

We want river!

We want river!

We want river! We want river! We want river!

But I want to tell you something.

If it wasn't for you lot, there wouldn't be a Waterloo Road.

So you should be proud of yourselves.

Because I'm proud of you.

And don't you let anyone tell you that you're not good enough.

Because being a part of this school and this community isn't going to stop you

achieving what you have to achieve.

In fact, it's going to help you.

And everything that I've done in there,

it's

been a privilege to be the headmaster of this school.

And it's been an honour.

to work with some of the finest young people I could hope to meet.

So good luck!

I won't work!

Exam!

Come on, move along now. I don't want to have to call the police.

I'll miss you. I'll miss you too.

I'll miss you, sir.

Yeah, I'll miss you.

I'm going to work really hard.

Good, that's what I like to hear.

Keep sticking at it, eh?

See you, sir.

See you, Maxine. Well done.

Mum said you were the best headteacher she ever worked with.

She was right.

Listen, don't worry.

I know Chloe's going to come along.

You'll be OK.

Mr Rimmer!

Brett.

I never thought I'd see you shouting to save my bacon.

Well, Janice can be quite persuasive.

And, uh, you know me. Anything for a bit of postmodern protest.

Good luck.

Smartass.

Shall we go and get rat arsed?

I don't really feel like going anywhere, Matt.

I don't suppose there's any penny with smoked salmon on the go at yours, is

there?

You're a cheeky sod.

Come on.

Let's go and raise a glass of six to Jack.

Oh, come on, then.

Who needs Jack Rimmer anyway, eh?

Yes.

I'm sorry they didn't see it your way, Jack.

Don't come back as an advisor, will you?

It's been a pleasure working with you, Jack.

You too, mate.

Nigel wants me to give him a call.

I'll be holding the fort.

Look after the place won't you?

You look shattered.

And everywhere we ever used to go, Mika.

Nothing. Look, come inside.

Tell me what to do.

You don't want me in there? It does, Dante.

You two coming in or what?

I want my family back. That includes you, soft lad. Come on. All the heat's

flying out the door.

Mr Budgin?

Yes? Grantley Budgin?

Yes.

Sir, my name's Alan Morrison. This is my colleague, Paul Connor.

We're county court -appointed bailiffs. We're here to lever distress on a

widescreen television.

Upstairs. First on the left.

Who are you?

Grant Lee!

Grant Lee!

Don't panic. Look, I'll explain later. What's going on? Where are they taking

the salad? Please, don't worry. I'll sort it. Sir, if I could trouble you for

the remote control.

Just one more letter and then I'll be out of your way.

Mr Rimmer.

Rhea Chetham didn't give me a choice.

Nothing.

Don't worry about that.

That was my fault.

Okay?

I've, um, just bumped into a rather frazzled Mr Lawson.

Yeah, well, he's in at the deep end, I'm afraid.

What are you going to do?

I'm going to do what you shouldn't.

I'm going to take some time out of education.

Whereas you have what it takes to be an outstanding teacher.

Passion, intelligence.

And you're not an old cynic like me.

I mean it.

I think you've got what it takes to go all the way.

Jack.

You've put everything into this place.

There were times recently when I thought I was going to end up on that roof,

like the previous Ed.

No.

I'm getting out with my pride.

Just about intact.

I want you to know that.

I think you're an amazing guy.

I don't think I'm going to be able to do this.

Perhaps you are.

You're stronger than the lot of them put together.

I never met anyone like you.

I'll come back in a few years. You've been running the flame in place.

See you then.

Okay.

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