The supervision spectrum in outside school hours care

Supervision in OSHC exists along a spectrum. When viewed through the lens of children and young people’s agency and wellbeing, it becomes evident that supervision is far more than a mechanism for risk management. It is a dynamic, relational, and responsive practice situated at the intersection of safety, relationships, and play.

This workshop invites educators to reframe supervision as a professional practice that both protects and empowers, fostering environments and play spaces where children and young people can thrive. By examining how they utilise and move through their environment and what they need from it, supervision is reimagined as an active process of noticing, engaging, and co-constructing experiences with children and young people.

Participants will explore practical strategies to embed supervision as a tool that supports play, promotes wellbeing, and upholds children's rights, rather than defaulting to a passive or compliance-focused approach.

Underpinned by My Time, Our Place and the National Quality Framework, this session will support educators to reflect on, reframe, and refine their supervision practices shifting from reactive observation to intentional presence across the supervision spectrum.

In this session, you will:

  • Explore the relationship between supervision and engaging environments and play spaces
  • Critically reflect on how responsive supervision supports children and young people’s agency and wellbeing
  • Develop strategies to support you to succeed across the supervision spectrum

 

Recommended Audience:

Educators and teachers in OSHC services with any level of experience

  • No future dates available.

About the presenters

  • Kylie Keane-3
    Kylie Keane

    Kylie Keane is an experienced Playworker, advocate, and founder of Keen About, dedicated to championing children and young people’s rights. Her OSHC journey began as a child attending a service in Sydney, one she later returned to as an educator. After moving to Canberra, Kylie stepped into the role of Educational Leader, where OSHC became her passion and profession, and she was part of a team that achieved ‘Exceeding’ and ‘Excellent’ ratings three times. Kylie also serves as the ECA ACT State Chair and NOSHSA ACT Representative, bringing deep sector insight and strong advocacy connections to everything she does.