Expectations of the supervisor:

• To provide weekly 1 hour supervisions

• To have an open dialog, where students can share evidence

• To gather feedback from placement setting

• To listen and share professional insights

• Not expected to be an expert in the area of practice

• To allow the student to find their own solutions

• To negotiate boundaries

To ensure clarity, aim to establish the roles and responsibilities of yourself and your student and consider the following (CSP, 2020):

• Who does the student report to?

• Are there arrangements/expectations for shared student supervision include that the students will be educated AND supervised?

• Who will countersign students’ notes and how often?

• Where do the responsibilities for student welfare lie throughout the placement?

• Who gives the student feedback and how often?

• Inter-supervisor communication is essential

• Roles, responsibilities and expectations of all involved in the placement must be made clear during induction.