“Lisa has given me the structure and space to hear myself in the noisiest of times. The trust that has grown through our sessions together has made the daily challenges I face manageable to work through. It gives me time to pause, wonder and discuss which has supported me both professionally and personally. Supervision is a vital part of my Headship and makes such a remarkable impact on all that I do and am.”

Jane Bird. Headteacher,, Plymouth.

I feel passionately that supervision is essential for senior leaders in schools. We constantly hold so much in our heads and are expected to be all things to all people when they need it. It is important that we have a confidential opportunity to give quality time to the issues that keep us awake night after night. Supervision has helped me to keep things in perspective and explore creative solutions to some of the problems where I haven’t been able to see the wood for the trees. I cannot recommend professional supervision highly enough.

DB CP, Devov

I feel passionately that supervision is essential for senior leaders in schools. We constantly hold so much in our heads and are expected to be all things to all people when they need it. It is important that we have a confidential opportunity to give quality time to the issues that keep us awake night after night. Supervision has helped me to keep things in perspective and explore creative solutions to some of the problems where I haven’t been able to see the wood for the trees. I cannot recommend professional supervision highly enough.

DB CP, Devov

“Lisa has given me the structure and space to hear myself in the noisiest of times. The trust that has grown through our sessions together has made the daily challenges I face manageable to work through. It gives me time to pause, wonder and discuss which has supported me both professionally and personally. Supervision is a vital part of my Headship and makes such a remarkable impact on all that I do and am.”

Jane Bird. Headteacher,, Plymouth.

Launa: I asked a school leader to summarise in 3 words a working day.

“Busy, varied & problem solving.”

Launa: So………what is the impact of Talking Heads?

“Thinking Reflective Enabling”

Launa: This is beyond valuable.

Launa Randles, Headteacher, The Children’s Trust School

Supervision is a time A moment A space; A reflective tool- A time, A place. Somewhere to sit To feel To get clear; Or give questions and thoughts To be heard- And to hear. To emotionally catch And be caught…. Where you are; Knowing your supervisor holds you safe In their heart … Giving you more time to gift And to make: And to be the best you Through every corner Lifework takes.

Tania, DHT

Thoughts on clinical supervision…. Entering into it for the first time I struggled to understand how it would be different from leadership coaching…. It is different. For the first time last month, during a particularly stressful time, I looked for when the next session was in my diary. Being supervised effectively gives emotional support just by knowing you have a session coming up when you will have an opportunity to share. With a good supervisor, it is comforting to hear the issues you bring are common among leaders of schools and my emotional response is rational to the situation I find myself in. Kind regards Pete

Pete (Executive Principal), Devon

Our Values

We believe we should all want to be held ethically accountable, both inside ourselves and within the organisations, we work with.

We believe in compassion for ourselves, others and within the supervisory relationship.

We are committed to long-term and bespoke work and learning, with you.

Honesty, integrity and humility are at the heart of the work we do and the essence of our learning together as a team.