Heysham teachers to star in Netflix style documentary
Heysham teachers are starring in the second season of a Netflix style documentary series which takes viewers inside real classrooms.
The teachers at Bay Leadership Academy in Heysham will take centre stage in ‘Great Teaching, Unpacked’ produced by Steplab, and will explore what makes great teaching work for every pupil.
Season two highlights a diverse range of leaders and teachers across multiple lessons.
One episode will focus on the delivery of inclusive teaching, and teaching pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Season one was shared with more than 200,000 teachers globally and described as ‘truly inspirational’.
The cameras followed Bay Leadership Academy's teachers over multiple lessons, capturing classroom footage alongside teacher interviews and expert analysis.
The choice of Bay Leadership Academy is a significant vote of confidence in the Heysham school, whose teaching has been singled out for praise.
Its staff will now serve as a model for thousands of teachers across the country looking to develop their own practice.
Lee Waring, executive principal at Bay Leadership Academy, said: “We are incredibly proud that our teachers and pupils have been chosen to feature in Great Teaching, Unpacked.
"It is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the thoughtful and inclusive teaching taking place at Bay Leadership Academy and to share some of the approaches our teachers use to ensure every pupil can succeed. We are particularly pleased to be able to highlight our approach to supporting pupils with SEND and to put Morecambe and our school community in the spotlight.”
Claire Hill, managing director at Steplab, said: “Great teaching is inclusive by design. At Bay Leadership Academy, this is clear in every classroom. Inclusive teaching requires care and precision to ensure the needs of every student is at the heart of teacher’s decision making. It’s a privilege to see this in action and be able to share with the sector.”
The first season of Great Teaching, Unpacked followed a diverse range of teachers across two schools, exploring themes such as harnessing attention, teaching behaviour, securing success and embedding development.
Alongside the series, schools received a full suite of resources to help them translate its insights into their own settings — with a focus on identifying one or two achievable, high-impact areas for improvement.
Season two of ‘Great Teaching, Unpacked’ will be released in early 2027 and will be shown in schools but also available online.