The social policy context of practice learning -- Structural approaches to social work -- Towards social theory for social work -- The place of attachment theory in social work with children and families -- Erikson's life cycle approach to development -- A psychodynamic approach to social work -- Models of assessment -- Assessment and children -- Assessment : from reflexivity to process knowledge -- Assessment in criminal justice -- Risk assessment and management : an overview -- Cognitive-behavioural social work -- Task-centred practice -- Crisis intervention -- Family therapy and systemic practice -- Theory, concepts, feelings and practice : the contemplation of bereavement within a social work course -- Group care -- Empowerment and advocacy -- Social work and community development -- Social work with children and families : a case study of the integration of law, social policy and research in the development of assessment and intervention with children and families -- Interdisciplinary practice -- Working within the organizational context of dynamic change -- Reflective practice and critical reflection -- Research, evaluation and evidence-based practice.