The Wyatts wish to educate their children at home, but the education authorities have other ideas. Moving between 1969 and 1980, we see how this affects the various individuals and attitudes.
Judge Wood

Barry Wyatt

Sally Wyatt
Michael
Young Laura
Defence Counsel

Prosecuting Counsel
Doctor
Factory Foreman

Primary School Teacher
Mrs, Grigsby
The Tramp

Mr. Harper

Headmistress