Practice Pointer: Reflective supervision
Practice Pointer: Reflective supervision
Delivered online using Teams
12:00 - 13:00 Wednesday, 8 April 2026
This Practice Pointer is an introductory session on reflective supervision. We summarise the key concepts and highlight insights from the most relevant Research in Practice publications and resources.
The session is part of our rolling programme of engagement activities. Join us for 60 minutes on the first Wednesday of the month to explore key messages on a core topic, reflect on the impact on practice, and discover Research in Practice resources to help you to further engage with the subject.
Learning outcomes
Practice Pointers are introductory sessions designed for anyone who wants to find out more about a core topic, attendees will:
- Learn key messages from research.
- Reflect on implementing these in practice.
- Consider how Research in Practice resources can be used to further engage with the topic.
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We will contact you should places become available.
Audience Types
Practitioners
Residential / care home workers
Senior practitioners
Social workers
Professional Standards
PQS:KSS - The role of supervision | Emotionally intelligent practice supervision | Supervision, critical analysis and reflection | Relationship-based practice supervision | Assuring good social work practice and development | Developing confident and capable social workers
CQC - Effective | Well-led
PCF - Contexts and organisations | Professional leadership | Professionalism | Values and ethics
RCOT - Demonstrate quality | Support development
Supervision: Change Project
Everyone working in social care should have supervision. These Change Project resources suggest that the ultimate purpose of supervision in adult social care is to promote the wellbeing of adults and carers – and that this is achieved through keeping them at the centre of supervision.
Reflective supervision
Consider the theory and principles of reflective supervision and explore approaches and tools that support reflective supervision with individuals and groups in this online learning package.