I thought I would highlight Safeguarding Supervision in this month’s Blog, as we have just completed our most recent training with Libby from the Sex, Lies and Love Project, Matt Mancini Head of Safeguarding and Human Welfare at the British Horseracing Authority and Dee Harrap, Health and Safety Manager at Sky.
The Safeguarding Supervisor training was really useful; expertly delivered and administered by Jennie and the team at Safeguarding Today. The course is a balanced blend of theory and practical examples, with interactive activities to practice supervision from a supervisor and supervisee perspective. The programme focussed on reflective practice theory which is always worth refreshing whatever your education level. The course was accessible, flexible and was supported with an excellent workbook including useful theoretical summaries, template policies, supervision agreement and agenda items. Thoroughly recommended.
What is clear in our training is that the first, quite detailed section, concentrating on Theory of Reflective Supervision really does come in handy when on Day 2/3, we then give the opportunity to the delegates to practice in real life being a Supervisor and Supervisee (with the other delegates observing and providing supportive feedback).
We cover a few different models, including Morrisons 4x4x4 model (2005), through to the simple Rolfe (2001) model of ‘what?, so what? Now what?’.
But when we were drafting our slides a few years ago, we invented our own Reflective Supervision Theory, to support our delegates moving forward on their Supervision journey. I can’t tell you the details of the SGT Theory in this Blog, you will have to book a place on the next session so you can find out for yourself!
I have been carrying out Supervision for a number of years now. My clients include Heads of Safeguarding for Premier League Clubs, EFL Clubs, Sports National Governing Bodies, as well as DSL’s in Primary and Secondary schools. Whatever the sector, it is plain to see having an overarching viewpoint, that Supervision is valued, and if done well, can have some really positive impacts on all the stakeholders within these organisations:
- Better outcomes for children and adults at risk;
- More confident decision making;
- Better quality decision making;
- More confidence in promoting Safeguarding top to bottom around an organisation.
I also refer to the pilot project that we carried out in June 2021, where provided Supervision to a number of professional football clubs and sports NGBs on a pro bono basis. Please have a look at the Report, and get in touch if you feel you or your staff are in need of Supervision and/or Train the Supervisor workshops.
Our next Train the Supervisor workshops will be taking place on the 2nd-4th of July and the 5th-7th of November. Please email for further details info@safeguardingtoday.