Introduction Workshop – Setting the Scene for Successful Supervision in Education

4 hour online workshop – £100 +VAT per person

We will explore what supervision is (and isn’t), why it matters, and how to build a culture where it can thrive. You will also learn how effective supervision can strengthen safeguarding and support staff wellbeing.

This online workshop looks at how to create a supervision framework that fits with your existing school or organisation policies. It also introduces the Integrated Model of Supervision in Schools model (Sturt & Rowe).

The four-hour session is designed for senior leaders, governors, trustees and educators who are developing – or thinking about introducing – supervision in their setting.

Next workshop:
16 June 2026 – 9.30am

Autumn Term:
1 December 2026 – 9.30am

Spring Term:
4 March 2027 – 9.30am

Summer Term:
29 June 2027 – 9.30am

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will have the opportunity to:

  1. Explore the core components of effective supervision, including how it:
  • Enhances safeguarding for children and young people, both within the organisation and in collaboration with external partners.
  • Fosters a culture of professionally curious, reflective practice.
  • Supports and sustains staff wellbeing.
  1. Understand the core components of an effective supervision system and how the integrated model of supervision in schools IMS(S) can support supervision practice.
  2. Consider how to integrate supervision within the school’s existing policies, processes and procedures, ensuring it aligns effectively with the educational context. This includes exploring recording requirements and evaluating the benefits and challenges of both 1:1 and group supervision approaches.
  3. Consider how to support a positive supervision culture and what support is needed to overcome any barriers to implementing supervision.

This course is offered as a first step in the IMS(S) training, you can enquire about arranging this workshop for your setting here.