It"s 1986 and Jack Sheffield returns to Ragley village school for his tenth rollercoaster year as headteacher.It"s the year of Margaret Thatcher"s third election victory, Dynasty and shoulder pads, Neighbours and a Transformer for Christmas. And at Ragley-on-the-Forest School, a year of surprises is in store. Ruby the Caretaker finds happiness at last, Vera the Secretary makes an important decision, a new teacher is appointed and a disaster threatens the school.Meanwhile Jack receives unexpected news, and is faced with the biggest decision of his career . . .