Janet Walker is Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Lincoln. She has a particular interest in the development of social care training, having managed local authority social services training prior to joining the University. Janet also has considerable experience of working in children's services as a social worker and a manager. Karin Crawford is Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Lincoln, where she has responsibility for supporting learners, teaching and curriculum development in the area of health, social care and management, both at undergraduate and post-qualifying levels. She also has experience of working with other European countries to develop teaching and learning in health and social care.

Introduction Understanding Human Development Through the Life Course An Introduction to Theoretical Models for Understanding Human Life Course Development Using Life Course Development Knowledge in Social Work Practice with Infants, Young Children and Their Families Using Life Course Development Knowledge in Social Work Practice with Older Children and Their Families Using Life Course Development Knowledge in Social Work Practice with Adolescents Using Life Course Development Knowledge in Social Work Practice with Adults Using Life Course Development Knowledge in Social Work Practice with Older Adults Conclusion