Personally I think some of the negative comments make no sense and show how utterly stupid people truly are.
The show clearly shows the state of our education system that is a joke. As a father of 4 children I know first hand that most not all teachers are useless and have no business being in a classroom. In addition its demonstrates very well how parenting isn't the responsibility of the parents anymore (Not by choice) because the education department / government powers that be want to control everything. And when it fails time time and time again who's to blame? Well of course the parents.
The police portrayal is of the best I've ever seen however in Real Life there authoritarian ruthless bullies that take the simplest route that fits the current political agenda of the time. Although in this case it is clearly glove in hand case closed.
My favourite episode was 04 because it shows how a average man and women did there best to bring up there child. Now dealing with horrendous grief It wasn't their fault never was.
Eddie touched on how he was treated by his father and unfortunately for most of us whom grow up in similar circumstances have similar stories of that nature.
I don't have the answers but I know the government trying to control everything pushing this authoritarian agenda isn't the answer either. I do believe that parents need to be able to parent their own children without outside influence again. It's a back step yes but so they can at least feel like there winning I'll call it a side step referring to the government of course. Teachers need to be given their jobs back no more nonsense first and foremost they need to be able to teach not being on the lookout for everything and anything with this safeguarding system that has gotten way out of hand. However with that all said I don't believe anything will change in this country. I want to be wrong.
Conclusions. It's a very good show and worthwhile watching if your not totally stupid and have a open mind. Enjoy.