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‘Adolescence‘ is set to be made available to all high schools across the U.K. in an initiative that comes with backing from the British government.
The Netflix hit — which has already provoked widespread debate for tackling the subject of knife crime, incel culture and toxic masculinity amongst teenagers — will be made available alongside guides and resources for teachers, parents and carers to help them navigate the conservations.
The announcement follows a roundtable discussion convened by the Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with representatives from charities working to support the health and mental well-being of young people, such Tender, NSPCC, and The Children’s Society, as well as “Adolescence” co-creator Jack Thorne and producers Emma Feller and Jo Johnson.
“As a father, watching this show with my teenage son and daughter, I can tell you – it hit home hard,” said Starmer. “It’s an important initiative to encourage as many pupils as possible to watch the show. As I see from my own children, openly talking about changes in how they communicate, the content they’re seeing, and exploring the conversations they’re having with their peers is vital if we are to properly support them in navigating contemporary challenges, and deal with malign influences.”
A four-part drama that has gripped much of the world, “Adolescence” tells the gut-wrenching story of a British family whose world is turned upside down when their outwardly normal 13-year-old son is arrested for the murder of a girl in his class having been radicalized online.
“This isn’t a challenge politicians can simply legislate for,” added Starmer. “Believe me, if I could pull a lever to solve it, I would. Only by listening and learning from the experiences of young people and charities can we tackle the issues this groundbreaking show raises.”
Netflix will make “Adolescence” available to all secondary schools across the U.K. through the Into Film+ streaming service. Healthy relationships charity Tender will produce guides and resources.
“Adolescence has captured the national mood, sparking important conversations and helping articulate the pressures young people and parents face in today’s society,” said Anne Mensah, Netflix vp U.K. content. “We’re incredibly proud of the impact the show has made, and are delighted to be able to offer it to all schools across the UK through Into Film+. As part of this, healthy relationships charity Tender will create resources for teachers and parents to help them navigate the important topics the show explores.”