It is often said that our staff are our most important asset and even though it is a cliché, it is completely true. Staff are the defining factor which marks great settings out from merely adequate ones. That is why understanding staff support and supervision is so important.

 This manual will examine all aspects of staff support and supervision from induction to appraisal with the objective of developing a system which supports the best performance possible in the interests of your setting and the children and families it serves.

 The manual covers areas such as Performance Management Systems Understanding of Support and Supervision

• Induction of New Employees

• Probation Process

• Supervision Meetings

• Appraisal Meetings

• Training and Development