School Matters - Teacher Retention
An investigation into the reasons why some teachers leave the profession, plus a look at the measures schools are taking to try and retain their staff.

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Men in Primary � Early Years
This programme follows a male reception teacher, male nursery teacher and male nursery nurse in the female-dominated area of early years education, giving their frank account of the issues they face. They discuss the highs and lows of teaching and explain why male role models for young children are so important.

Need to Know
Teachers TV News presenter Sheena McDonald and education journalist Mike Baker front this series of six episodes, explaining in plain English what you need to know about the big issues and new initiatives affecting schools across the country. Key topics include: Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 3 Curriculum, New Restraint Powers, Education Leaving Age, League Tables and Equalities Legislation.

A Child Abused
This two-part true story charts the life of a child who was consistently abused by her parent from a young age. Her story, recounted by an actor, includes interviews with child protection professionals who explain how they intervene in cases of child abuse; something that did not happen in this case.
Up to 11 years old
After 11 years old 

Persecuted Teachers
In many countries around the world, teachers are being persecuted by autocratic governments. They are harassed, arrested, imprisoned, forced into exile, and denied basic academic freedom. This programme offers a global survey of the plight of teachers, featuring case studies from a range of countries including Afghanistan, Thailand, Colombia, Mexico, Ethiopia and Northern Ireland.

School Matters - Teenage Fathers
Society often regards teenage fathers as irresponsible individuals who get their girlfriends pregnant and then abandon them. Yet all the evidence shows that when young fathers are offered reliable and sympathetic support, the impact upon them, their children and their families can be profound. In this programme, three teenage fathers from Sunderland emerge from the shadows to reveal who they really are.