Get It out of the Way: The headmistress encourages Morgan, who is new to St. Eunice's, to volunteer for a practice caning so she'll know what it's like before getting the real thing. In March, Newsight said that a full inquiry into the approved school system was necessary "if only to clear the air." Great minds definitely think alike when it comes to the discipline of those cheeky young Stinglads, Ethan!

His reason is that such an inquiry could simply result in the dismissal of one headmaster who is typical of many others. What is needed, he believes, is a full investigation into the whole approved-school system. Reconstruction of boy being caned at Skegby Hall school - we see two boys waiting outside the headmaster's office. One goes inside and from his point of view he is talked to be the headmaster and then receives the cane. We cut to the boy waiting outside who winces at the noise. Shots of boys in playground at Skegby Hall school. Peter Plant interview with Nottinghamshire councillor Brenda Borrett, Chairman of the Social Services Committee about the reasons why the council found it necessary to reintroduce corporal punishment in the approved boys schools, particularly with the need to curb the increase in assaults on staff. Interview with the headmaster at the school, George Lincoln, who talks about his belief that having the right to use the cane deters violent incidents at the school and giving examples of how these incidents have decreased since he has used the cane. Interviews with some of the boys asked whether or not they considered the right to cane a good idea. The Substitute: Growing up in a Catholic orphanage meant that Marie was more than accustomed to corporal punishment. When she gets transferred to another facility she soon figures out a way to take other girls' canings for cash. I found I was able to meet her gaze more comfortably now. I felt bigger, older, less like a child and more like an adult. I agreed. She was smiling at me.I have a feeling, Mt Mather, that you will be asking for more of these before we have finished. But let’s see…’ This book contains the following three fictional stories depicting the corporal punishment of sixth form I would have thought that this was far too brutal. I would be very concerned if a boy was brought to me with these injuries." The Third Beating of the Day: Grant Academy's discipline policy is such that when 16-year-old Shay ends up being punished three times in a single day, her last punishment, a Level 3 caning, results in her being caned bare bottomed in public.

According to a master at the school -- who took the photographs -- the punishments were fairly typical and not excessive by the school's normal standards. A master who claims that some beatings given at the school were too harsh had a two-hour interview last night with a senior official of the Home Office children's department. I suppose, strictly speaking, Good Morning is correct , given you are a few moments early’ she said, raising her eyebrows slightly.A similar sensation, but with all aspects amplified. A louder cry, tighter fingers squeezing the edges of the table. Gasping, no need to be reminded to breather this time, I fought to control myself… I am a great advocate of corporal punishment. Occasional sharp reminders of the rules, or half a dozen good reasons to change for the better.’ A good-natured, friendly and mischievous youngster. Though one of the quieter members of the group his good-humoured sense of fun tended to get him into trouble for 'impertinence,' but he has not been a disciplinary problem. He responded easily to friendly interest and encouragement." Rule 35 for approved schools says that six strokes is the maximum permitted for boys aged under 15.