Successful Supervision and Leadership

Chapter 1

Organisational Supervision Frameworks

Key focus for this chapter

• The importance of organisational frameworks for supervision

• The principles of an organisational framework

• Minimum standards

• The CAPES organisational framework

• Supervision practice guidelines

• Supervision policy frameworks

Introduction

Professional supervision is fundamental to reflecting on practice and ensuring organisational requirements are met. It supports staff to develop a framework for their professional identity and to feel appreciated and supported in their role (Milne, 2007). Supervision is a professional activity that ensures quality services are provided to clients with identified outcomes. Many organisations see the importance of supervision ...