Supervision and appraisal

Supervision should foster a culture of mutual support, teamwork and continuous improvement, which encourages the confidential discussion of sensitive issues. Our supervision allows for appraisal of staff in their role, celebrating achievements and offering support for improvement. It also has a focus on the wellbeing and health of staff which are reviewed from their responses to the Wellbeing Survey and following discussion, support will be offered where appropriate.

 

Supervision should provide opportunities for staff to:

  • discuss any safeguarding concerns whether for children, families or staff this should include any concerns for health or wellbeing

  • hear their achievements and areas for development

  • identify solutions to address issues as they arise for any aspect of preschool life

  • receive planned support for coaching and support to improve their personal effectiveness

  • identify next steps for CPD

 

Clophill Preschool provides regular supervision for all staff

  • We aim to offer staff a supervision each term

  • These are carried out by Imogen, unless for Imogen and Chris in which case they are delivered by the Leader Carol

  • They are booked in advance in agreement with the staff member

  • They should last around 30 minutes

  • They are held confidentially away from other staff and people in the setting

 

The supervisions take the form of:

1.      An online wellbeing survey – the link for this is sent out in advance and should be completed at least one day before the meeting

2.      A safeguarding discussion  - a time to raise any concerns you may have for children, families or other staff, any concerns are recorded on separate Communication forms and discussed at the manager’s safeguarding meeting

3.      A discussion to include –·        

·         Wellbeing referring to their 365 form

·         Their role - any worries or concerns,

·         New developments - the children, the setting, how we run, how we can improve for the following year etc

·         Achievements

·         Areas for development - agreement of clear objectives and success criteria

·         CPD and training - support in the achievement of objectives and development

Imogen keeps notes on the meeting, once the meeting has concluded, within 2 weeks Imogen will send the staff member a supervision summary email detailing the points covered. Any specific concerns or areas for development are then followed up by managers.

Staff are required to read and sign a supervision agreement at the start of their employment.

Feb 24