As the headmistress of Marland House School for Girls, Eleanor Witlow has her hands full, particularly when it comes to disciplining some of her badly behaved pupils. Corporal punishment is an accepted part of school life, and culprits who break the rules are subject to whackings with slipper, strap and cane. A few of the staff have little experience of administering corporal correction, but very soon get into the swing of things! Miss Witlow, however, is something of an expert when it comes to disciplining girls with her formidable selection of canes. Two sixth form girls in particular find themselves on the receiving end of the rod... Katie Pearson and Jane Morgan know very well what a freshly caned bare bottom feels like, yet it doesn't stop them from misbehaving.

Such is life at Marland House; camaraderie is very much in evidence amongst the pupils, and in spite of the disciplinary policy, the girls know Miss Whitlow has their best interests at heart.