What does supervision mean in a school setting?
How can supervision benefit staff and student wellbeing?
How can I best run supervision sessions?

Supervision is an effective way to support staff in navigating the complex experiences of simultaneously teaching and safeguarding children, but much of the existing literature on supervision can't easily be applied to school settings.

Bringing together theory and practice, this practical how-to guide includes chapters on why supervision is so important for staff and student wellbeing, what qualities make for an ideal supervisor, how to adapt supervision for in-person and online settings, as well as criteria for an optimum supervision environment and suggested material to include in supervision sessions.

Breaks down the myths and barriers of utilising supervision practice in schools - essential reading for anyone looking to embed whole school approaches to mental health in their setting. -- Ian MacDonald, Trainer at the Charlie Waller Trust and Associate Lecturer at The Open University

Hollie Edwards is Director of Mental Health and Wellbeing, Senior Leader and Counsellor and Supervisor at Herne Bay Junior School in Kent. As part of her efforts to embed a whole school approach to mental health, she developed a supervision model that would be suitable for education staff. In 2019, her school achieved Silver status for The Carnegie Centre of Excellence Mental Health in Schools award and then Gold status in December 2020.