Provide this self-assessment to direct care staff and have them reflect on their supervision practices. Use their responses to think about how you might strengthen program-wide use of active supervision strategies.
Key: R = Rarely S = Sometimes A = Always
Perform regular headcounts
Position myself so that I can always see all the children in my care
Scan playgrounds to assess for risks
Stay moving around spaces where children are playing and learning
Collaborate with other staff members to ensure adequate supervision for all children
Use my mobile device when supervising children
Chat with other staff members when supervising children
Anticipate unsafe behaviors and intervene before someone gets hurt
Engage and support children with potential unsafe tasks and transitions
Rearrange learning spaces to address safety hazards
Prepare materials ahead of time to stay engaged with supervising children
If you marked any of these with sometimes, or rarely, what steps might you take to improve your supervision practices in those areas?
What kind of support would help you in developing and using more active supervision strategies?