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Author:

BELTON Brian; et al.;

Title:

Supervision: praxis and purpose. Developing a critical model of practice for those working with children and young people post Munro

Publisher:

Lyme Regis: Russell House, 2011. 144p.

Abstract:

This book provides a critical analysis of both the practice of supervision and the theories behind it. It argues that the basic model of supervision has been taken from granted and received insufficient critical examination. This discussion of supervision theory hopes to enable supervisors to develop or improve existing practice, and eventually replace the existing ‘church’ of supervision with a new and more effective, relevant paradigm. The aim is to encourage the reader to: engage in thinking about what supervision is, and what it could be; employ logical questioning and critical analysis to their own supervision (either as a supervisor or supervisee); base supervision on the honing of professional judgment through the reasoned review of practice; and turn supervision away from something designed to make the supervisee feel better, and toward something that enables the supervisee to ‘do better.’ Although based on the author’s work with young people, the book is of interest to supervisors and supervisees in various situations. The book is set within the context of the Munro Review of Child Protection with its emphasis on regular critical supervision.

Format:

book;

Topics:

social work theories; staff supervision; youth work;

Content Type:

practice;

Country/Region:

United Kingdom;

Audience:

care professionals;

Record ID:

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