Chaos reigns in first look images of Waterloo Road as BBC confirms return date
First look images accompanied the news and hinted at the drama to come. As term begins, a peaceful protest turns into a school riot with ramifications for everyone involved.
Across seven parts, teachers and parents will be put through their paces as they navigate an ever changing social landscape and help their young teens handle everything from homelessness to the cost of living crisis, being LGBTQ+, racism, sexism and mental health.
But it's not all chaos, as they will still make time for fun, friends and romance.