Child protection supervision provides a framework for, in a supportative environment, examining from different perspectives concerns regarding the welfare or safety of a child. It is a structured and negotiated process involving two or more staff in which the supervisor is identified as having some expertise, which is used to facilitate a developmental or problem-solving process with the individuals or groups as supervisees regarding a work related issue (Morrison 2006)
It is a formal process of professional support and learning, which enables practitioners to develop knowledge and competence, assume responsibility for their own practice and enhance the safety and protection of children in complex clinical situations.
High quality supervision is the cornerstone of effective safeguarding of children and young people and should be seen to operate effectively at all levels within the organisation (NSF p170 cited Morrison 2005 p 18)
- Policies and procedures
- standards
- Protocols
- Contracts
- Training
- Child Protection Supervision to supervisee
- Supervision to supervisors
- Evaluation of frameworks
