Guest Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Hi all, I've been developing a supervision policy - I would be grateful for any feedback, if you can suggest any changes or additions that you would add. Many Thanks ALP's Supervision policy.docx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjayne Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Looks good - the wording is effective but not too official and you cover some main points. I would suggest that maybe you strengthen the children's progress area to add safeguarding or potential safeguarding issues as part of the discussion as this seems to be a key focus of Ofsted and the revised EYFS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynned55 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I had a very quick look just a couple of questions. Why do you feel it is necessary to have this as a policy? If it is a policy and going by the wording on the document should you not have adopted at.... etc, etc by your committee??? Is it something that you envisage giving to staff/volunteers when a supervision is done? Otherwise why do you have supervisee/supervisors name and signature on it? None of this is a criticism, just observations and curiosity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I am looking at my policies and it is one of the ones I was going to add. With the new statutory guidance it makes a point of "supervision" so thought it would be one to add in!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I had a very quick look just a couple of questions. Why do you feel it is necessary to have this as a policy? If it is a policy and going by the wording on the document should you not have adopted at.... etc, etc by your committee??? Is it something that you envisage giving to staff/volunteers when a supervision is done? Otherwise why do you have supervisee/supervisors name and signature on it? None of this is a criticism, just observations and curiosity Well it's more really information for staff, as we have never had supervision, only apparaisals, i wanted them to feel abit more relaxed about it andk now what it's all about. This is really a copy for them to sign to say they understand and will come along to the sessions. I am going to add it into the policies (adjust slightly) because if I leave the setting or go off on maternity again then there is a policy in place for my replacement to follow or adapt - i've learned from my last maternity leave. And yes i will be running it past the committee but wanted it checked by other professionals first as we have a voluntary committee. Hope that has answered your queries, I was gonna add this last night to the post, but was seeing double! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Looks good - the wording is effective but not too official and you cover some main points. I would suggest that maybe you strengthen the children's progress area to add safeguarding or potential safeguarding issues as part of the discussion as this seems to be a key focus of Ofsted and the revised EYFS. Thanks redjayne - I was thinking the same, I have just added in ; During the Supervision: · you can raise any concerns, especially those in relation to children’s development and progress, or well being - including any safeguarding issues. Between us we’ll try to find solutions to address any issues raised; Just to highlight those issues specifically. Thanks agin ALP's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynned55 Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Ok, have read it properly now and also understand what you are saying. Yes it seems fine to me and I like that last bit you have just added Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouseketeer Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Haven,t been able to view it on ipad, but have been wondering if this would now be an 'expected policy'......but if I giving a policy to staff to add to their policy folders I would take the opportunity to remind them that any concerns they have about safeguarding, or a key child's development should be raised immediately and not feel that they can wait/should wait till a supervision meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouseketeer Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Edit....having thought about it for a couple of mins (too early for any more thought) I,m thinking I expect staff to raise anything that worries or concerns them or just suggestions/ideas ASAP so may just give a brief letter saying something alongside the lines of 'formal supervisions will take place half termly/termly.....then why doing them, but adding that even though above mentioned can be discussed at supervisions as already happens I expect them to continue to raise concerns as they arise' ........then forget the policy until someone makes me have one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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