Laura Mullen is the course leader for the BA social work programme and a senior lecturer at London South Bank University. She is currently completing her PhD on the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the development of children and young people with SEND. Laura is module lead for social policy modules for both the BA and MA social work programmes. She is a qualified social worker with a key interest in working with children with SEND and adults with dementia.

0.Introduction. Section One - History, ideologies and perspectives in social policy for social work practice. 1.Background of social policy and social work. 2.Ideologies and perspectives in social policy. 3.Social justice, equality and inclusion. Section Two - The five main areas of social policy. 4.Income. 5.Health. 6.Education. 7.Housing. 8.Social Services/Personal Services. Section Three - People with lived experience. 9.Children and families. 10.Children with special educational needs. 11.Adults with physical and learning disabilities. 12.Ageing adults. 13.Asylum seekers and refugees. Section Four - Study skills. [...] kit and resources to support social workers. x.Conclusion.