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Reflective supervision toolkit

Downloadable tools for Direct Work

A collection of practical Direct Work tools designed to support activities, communication tools and engagement resources for children and families.

TOOL 01

Supervision preparation sheet

Supervision preparation sheet

Helps practitioners prepare for supervision by identifying key updates, worries, strengths and decisions needed.

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TOOL 02

Professional curiosity prompts

Professional curiosity prompts

Prompt questions to support deeper thinking, challenge assumptions and explore what may be missing.

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TOOL 03

Child’s lived experience prompts

Child’s lived experience prompts

A prompt sheet to help supervision keep the child’s daily experience visible and central.

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TOOL 04

Risk and strengths balance sheet

Risk and strengths balance sheet

Supports balanced supervision discussions by holding worries, strengths and protective factors together.

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