Testimonials
“Jo, I am very grateful for the opportunity that you have given me to have supervision. I greatly value the time and space to reflect in a safe environment. I feel you have helped me to share my feelings and this has helped to reduce the level of concern that I carry. It has also helped me to reflect on what really underlies my feelings not just the immediate situation that may be causing concern. Jo, you have helped me to reflect on others and how they might be feeling and therefore behaving. Supervision has helped me again to realise that being vulnerable leads ultimately to a greater ability to cope with and manage situations. It has allowed me to leave situations but also address others.”
Designated Safeguarding Lead – Ferndown Middle School – Dorset
“I was reluctant and sceptical about supervision at first. I didn’t know what it was, I hadn’t heard about it before and I was attending because it was suggested rather than because I wanted it. Very quickly, after my first supervision session, I felt a massive lightness. I could talk quite freely. Supervision has benefits well beyond the monthly session. When I am dealing with a situation I think about supervision, I slow down. I step back and think. Be open, be vulnerable, embrace it. Be prepared for it to be uncomfortable at times too. That’s fine too. The space is safe. I would completely recommend supervision. It’s been a privilege to be given supervision and would encourage anyone offered it to take it.”
DSL and SENCO – Emsworth Primary School
“Supervision has allowed me to look at the bigger picture and consider solutions. Often, we get caught up with one problem or a group of problems and they really start to take over. Supervision has given me head space and a different perspective. Education is a tough profession and at times it can feel like it is consuming all aspects of your life. Now, even knowing the next date for Supervision I have a clearer and positive outlook. Before starting the sessions, I was worried that I might not have anything to share or the ‘right’ thing to share. I couldn’t believe how quickly the time went by, I really did not need to worry. Jo’s questioning is fantastic! She makes you reflect and walks alongside you to problem solve and unpick thoughts.”
Specialist Teacher – Parley First School – Dorset
“Thank you so much for this supervision session. It means the world just to be heard and understood. It’s encouraged me to think deeper about the strategies and approach I use with the children as well as fellow staff. I liked your questioning, making me really think about the intent and the emotion that we use in this job, which is very much juggling lots of need and demands on our time, skill set, mind and body. I am grateful we addressed how we measure our work/life balance.”
Teaching Assistant – Dorset
“Supervision is the light at the end of a very dark tunnel. If I hadn’t had supervision, I think I would be in a worse place with my mental health. I look forward to knowing that I have a safe, confidential space to reflect and process my feelings. Work in schools is tough and now that I’ve had regular supervision, I wouldn’t want to be without it.”
Welfare Officer / Designated Safeguarding Lead – Hampshire
Jo,I just wanted to say a massive thank you for our latest catch-up. I find it so easy to open up with you, which allows me to break things apart and find a suitable way of overcoming any challenges I face.
School Sports Physical Activity and Training Provider
Jo has provided me with the opportunity to organise my thoughts and then the confidence to act on decisions. I have valued this in a year of lots of change. The time to just stop and reflect has been really valuable, thank you.
Middle School SENCo and Inclusion Lead
Supervision is an essential part of my role in ever changing times and I would recommend Jo unreservedly and without hesitation to any of my colleagues.
Headteacher – Dorset First School
Thank you for always being a listening ear and help me reflect. I benefit greatly from your non-judgemental approach and guidance to help me look at things from a different perspective. I always feel that my supervision sessions come at just the right time and look forward to my next session!
Well Being Lead – Parley First School – Dorset
Having attended supervision sessions with Jo for over a year now, I feel very well supported, safe and secure during my sessions. Jo is friendly and able to put you at ease as soon as she greets you, which is invaluable, when often I feel chaotic in my everyday life. Sometimes the thought of supervision and having to face things head on can be daunting, but Jo always understands and helps me to rationalise any overwhelming feelings.
Pastoral Lead – Dorset
In a nutshell supervision is a relational conversation where supervisees reflect on their work and their work experiences in order to learn how to practice better.