Peak into Practice: RCPCH Effective Educational Supervison course

Peek into the RCPCH Effective Educational Supervison course

Explore each course session in depth with our summaries, designed to give you a clear understanding of what to expect. Each summary includes a practical insight or “peek” into the learning, helping you see the practical value before you book. Dive in, discover key takeaways, and secure your place to enhance your skills and professional growth.

Introduction with aims and objectives

Summary: This opening session sets the stage for the Effective Educational Supervision course. It outlines the programme’s purpose, structure, and alignment with GMC standards, while introducing key themes that will be explored in depth throughout the day.

Understand the rationale behind the course
Explore the role of the educational supervisor
Learn about the RCPCH assessment strategy
Discover how to support doctors in difficulty
Prepare for interactive workshops and case-based learning

💡 Peek into Practice: Educational supervision is more than ticking boxes—it’s about fostering reflective practice, supporting development, and building a safe, supportive learning environment.

What is Educational Supervision?

Presenter: Delivered by the RCPCH Teaching Faculty

Summary: This session explores the principles and practicalities of educational supervision in paediatrics. It distinguishes between clinical and educational supervision, introduces GMC and RCPCH frameworks, and highlights the value of continuity in supervisory relationships.

Clarify the differences between clinical and educational supervision
Understand the GMC’s supervision standards
Explore the benefits of longitudinal supervision
Learn how to structure effective supervision meetings
Use tools like ePortfolio and Progress+ to guide development

💡 Peek into Practice: Longitudinal supervision—maintaining continuity with the same supervisor—enhances career planning, supports long-term goals, and strengthens the supervisory relationship.

Assessing Progression Through Training

Presenter: Delivered by the RCPCH Teaching Faculty

Summary: This session provides a practical guide to assessing paediatric trainees using the RCPCH assessment strategy. It covers formative and summative tools, readiness for tier 2 working, and how to use ePortfolio to support meaningful progression.

Understand the difference between formative and summative assessments
Use SLEs and AoPs to gather meaningful evidence
Support readiness for tier 2 working
Align assessments with Miller’s Pyramid
Navigate ARCP outcomes and revalidation

💡 Peek into Practice: Use assessments strategically—target SLEs to key capabilities, ensure reflective practice, and triangulate evidence to support meaningful progression decisions.

Progress+ Curriculum

Presenter: Delivered by the RCPCH Teaching Faculty

Summary: This session introduces the Progress+ curriculum, a streamlined framework built around 11 domains aligned with GMC capabilities. It explains how learning outcomes are structured and how supervisors can support trainees in evidencing their development.

Understand the structure and purpose of Progress+
Explore the 11 curriculum domains
Learn how to use syllabi, key capabilities, and illustrations
Support trainees across core and specialty levels
Use ePortfolio to track and evidence progress

💡 Peek into Practice: Key capabilities are mandatory—ensure they are clearly evidenced in the ePortfolio to demonstrate achievement of each learning outcome. This shifts supervision from checklist compliance to capability-focused development.

Supporting Doctors in Training

Presenter: Delivered by the RCPCH Teaching Faculty

Summary: This session equips supervisors with the tools to recognise, assess, and support paediatric trainees who may be struggling or excelling. It explores early warning signs, the impact of differential attainment, and the importance of tailored support plans.

Recognise behavioural signs that may indicate a trainee needs support
Understand how to gather and interpret relevant information
Explore the challenges faced by international and neurodivergent doctors
Learn how to support high-performing trainees without overburdening them
Develop SMART action plans and know when to escalate concerns

💡 Peek into Practice: Support isn’t just for struggling trainees—able trainees also need structured guidance to thrive without burning out. Tailored supervision helps every doctor reach their potential while maintaining balance and wellbeing.

Feedback and Reflection

Presenter: Delivered by the RCPCH Teaching Faculty

Summary: This session explores the principles of effective feedback and the role of reflection in paediatric training. It introduces feedback models, common pitfalls, and strategies for delivering constructive, timely, and specific feedback.

Define feedback and its impact on learning
Identify common feedback pitfalls and how to avoid them
Explore feedback models and reflective frameworks
Understand the Johari Window and its relevance to supervision
Learn how to foster reflective practice in yourself and others

💡 Peek into Practice: Feedback is most effective when it’s specific, timely, and invites reflection—help trainees turn feedback into meaningful development by helping them see what they didn’t know they didn’t know.

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This online course meets the General Medical Council's requirements for educational supervisors. It explores the fundamentals of educational supervision and provides essential updates on the RCPCH Progress + Curriculum and RCPCH assessments.

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