Getting from distressed to de-stressed

Clear recommendations to support the mental health and wellbeing of staff have been made in relation to social work in reports such as the Lord Laming inquiry, which stated that "supervision is the cornerstone of good social work practice and should be seen to operate effectively at all levels...

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Published in:The Times Educational Supplement 2018-12 (5330)
Main Author: Procter-Legg, Tom
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavior disorders
Childhood Needs
Education
Emotional Development
Emotions
Group Dynamics
Labor Force Development
Mental health
Schools
Social Work
Special Schools
Stress
Supervision
Teaching Methods
Workforce
Young Adults
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Summary:Clear recommendations to support the mental health and wellbeing of staff have been made in relation to social work in reports such as the Lord Laming inquiry, which stated that "supervision is the cornerstone of good social work practice and should be seen to operate effectively at all levels of the organisation" (bit.ly/LamingInquiry). The supervision sessions provide an opportunity to further discuss training and offer a safe place for staff to talk openly about the feelings young people leave them with. Other benefits of supervision include increased confidence, opportunity for peer support/feedback, reduced staff turnover, improved staff resilience, improved understanding of children's needs and the development of a learning culture within the organisation.
ISSN:0040-7887