Work with children and young people requires knowledge, skills and personal qualities such as warmth, empathy and compassion. It can be deeply rewarding, but also difficult and emotionally challenging. Increasing demand for services, reduced budgets and cutbacks leave many practitioners under pressure. Meanwhile, children's services are highly scrutinised and, should something go wrong, practitioners can be subjected to the "blame culture" described by Professor Eileen Munro in her review of child protection. Practitioners need to feel confident that they are well supported in their vital work by employers, and this is where supervision comes in.
More than just a checking mechanism, it is a crucial process to ensure safe and effective practice. It provides structured time to discuss, examine, evaluate and reflect on our work. Supervision is a means by which we ensure young people receive services from appropriately trained and supported practitioners. It helps practitioners develop professionally and employers to get the best from their staff.
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