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iHV Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor Development Programme

Bookings now open for various dates!

Aim

To prepare health visitors with knowledge, skills, and confidence to effectively supervise, assess, and support the learning and professional development of SCPHN student health visitors – ensuring students meet the required proficiencies to safely and effectively begin their professional practice.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

Demonstrate leadership in SCPHN health visiting practice by fostering a positive learning culture and advocating for excellence in student education and professional development.
Apply effective supervision and assessment strategies to support the professional development of SCPHN health visitor students – ensuring safe, evidence-based, and compassionate practice.
Facilitate meaningful learning experiences that promote reflective practice, critical thinking, and the development of professional identity in SCPHN health visitor students.
Integrate educational theory into practice to enhance the quality of SCPHN health visitor education, contributing to the sustainability of the health visiting workforce.

3-day programme

The curriculum is divided into three units delivered over three days. All units must be completed to complete the programme.

Unit 1 – Education Leadership in SCPHN Health Visiting Practice
Unit 2 – Assessment and Supervision in SCPHN Health Visiting Practice
Unit 3 – SCPHN Health Visitor Education, Learning and Development in Action

Whilst the programme is designed for Health Visitors, we also welcome School Nurses and other relevant professional groups.

Please let us know your professional background when booking so that our lead facilitator can tailor the training content, discussions and examples to best meet the needs of the group.