Someone To Watch Over Me
Tough choices. Balancing risks. Conflicting interests. Join Bristol's child care social workers as they offer help, protection and guidance to families facing hard times.
Find out more about the series and making the programmes.
Children's Services involvement
Annie Hudson explains why Bristol City Council Children's Services involvement in the programme was seen as a positive step.
Meet the people
Discover some of the stories behind the faces on screen.
Historical viewpoint
While its failures may be memorable, the history of child protection is generally a positive tale of increasing awareness and support.
Is social work for you?
Pit your judgement against social workers by trying to do the right thing faced with hard choices.
Caring for a living
It's about helping people, but it's more than just that - take a fresh look at the question: What is social work?
Order your free prospectus
Find out more about OU courses on offer and ways to study - order your guide to courses.
One mother's experience
What does it feel like to be a "case"? Follow one mother's experience as a service user.
Want to know more?
If you've got an interest in child protection, try our weblinks and courses for tips on taking it further.
Your viewpoint
Does parental alcohol or drug dependency always place a child at risk? Share your views in the debate.