🎬 Netflix Makes 'Adolescence' Available to All Secondary Schools Across the UK 📺

This initiative, set to launch on April 1st, aims to facilitate vital conversations about the challenges young people face in today's society.

📚 Supporting Resources for Schools & Parents

In collaboration with the healthy relationships charity Tender, Netflix will provide guides and resources for teachers, parents, and carers. These resources, scheduled for release on May 1st, will help educators and families navigate the series' themes effectively.

🎤 Industry & Government Leaders Speak Out

Anne Mensah, Netflix's VP of UK Content, expressed pride in Adolescence's ability to spark important discussions:

"The show has captured the national mood, articulating the pressures young people and parents encounter today."

The announcement coincided with a roundtable discussion led by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, bringing together leaders from Tender, NSPCC, The Children’s Society, and Adolescence co-creator Jack Thorne, along with producers Emma Feller and Jo Johnson.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer shared his personal perspective:

"As a father watching this show with my teenage son and daughter, I can tell you—it hit home hard. Encouraging open conversations between young people, parents, and teachers is vital if we are to properly support them in navigating contemporary challenges."

📝 Creative Minds Behind the Show

Jack Thorne, co-writer of Adolescence, highlighted the show's purpose:

"We made this show to provoke a conversation. We wanted to pose the question—how do we help stop this growing crisis? To have the opportunity to take this into schools is beyond our expectations."

🎥 Bringing the Series to Schools

Fiona Evans, CEO of Into Film, is proud to partner with Netflix to integrate Adolescence into school curricula:

"We are sure that schools will use this incredible drama in ways that encourage important conversations between teachers, students, and parents."

Susie McDonald MBE, CEO of Tender, reinforced the series' impact:

"Adolescence might be fiction, but it tells a very real story. As specialists in relationships education, Tender is committed to supporting schools and families with the resources to continue this vital conversation."

🏆 A Record-Breaking Series

Produced by Warp Films, Matriarch Productions, and Plan B Entertainment, Adolescence has made history—becoming the first-ever streaming show to top UK TV ratings (BARB) and reaching #1 in 80 countries worldwide.

📢 Notes to Editors:
✔ Schools can access Adolescence via Into Film+ starting April 1st.
✔ Into Film+ is free for state secondary schools in England, with additional funding from Netflix to ensure accessibility across the UK.
✔ Tender-created resources for teachers, parents, and carers will be available on Into Film+ from May 1st.

This initiative underscores Netflix’s commitment to using entertainment as a powerful tool for societal change, sparking vital conversations about young people’s well-being. 💬❤️