Develop professional supervision practice in health and social care or children and young people’s settings Key learning points

Key learning points The main goal of professional supervision is to ensure high standards of practice and effective performance. Supervision needs to be planned, regular and negotiated. Supervision is a way of: providing professional support managing performance facilitating learning and development.

Key learning points Supervision is a legal and regulatory requirement for health and social care workers. Effective supervision promotes reflection as well as action to improve standards of practice. Effective supervisors provide clear feedback in a constructive way.

Key learning points Supervision may involve conflicts that should be addressed and resolved in a constructive, professional way. Supervisors should obtain and respond to feedback on their own supervision skills and performance. Effective supervisors require: knowledge practice credibility effective interpersonal skills.