SCoPEd frequently asked questions
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Here you can find answers to some commonly asked questions about SCoPEd – this page focuses on the SCoPEd supervisor statement for applications.

1. What if my supervisor is unaware of the SCoPEd framework and is unable to confirm my overall competence?
2. Does a supervisor need to be in the same SCoPEd framework column as their supervisee to support either their accreditation application, or work with them generally?
3. My supervisor is registered with another membership body, can they still support me and write a statement?
4. Does the person completing the supervisor statement have to hold a recognised supervision qualification?
5. If my supervisor has changed, will my previous supervisor also need to support my accreditation application?
6. How will supervisors be trained on the SCoPEd framework and the accreditation schemes?
7. Will the evidence I submit need to be verified by my supervisor?
8. If I need to take a break from client work and supervision for a period of time for personal reasons, how does this impact on the continuous supervision requirement?

1. What if my supervisor is unaware of the SCoPEd framework and is unable to confirm my overall competence?

The is available to view on the Partnership of Counselling and Psychotherapy Bodies (PCPB) website. 

If you’re considering applying for accreditation, you may want to share the framework with your supervisor and explore with them where you are in terms of the competences. Guidance is available for supervisors to help them with the application process and supervisor statement.

2. Does a supervisor need to be in the same SCoPEd column as their supervisee to support either their accreditation application, or work with them generally?

No, a supervisor doesn’t need to be formally aligned with a particular SCoPEd framework column to support their supervisee’s accreditation application. 

However, they will need to be sufficiently experienced and be familiar with the SCoPEd framework and be able to comment on their supervisee’s overall competence for the ‘Supervisor Statement’ they’ll complete as part of the application. They also need to understand their supervisee’s ways of working or modality and be competent to work with the types of issues and clients their supervisee brings. 

3. My supervisor is registered with another membership body, can they still support me and write a statement?

Yes, your supervisor can still support you in your accreditation application. They will need to be familiar with the SCoPEd framework and be able to comment on your overall competence for the ‘Supervisor Statement’ they’ll complete as part of the application.

4. Does the person completing the supervisor statement have to hold a recognised supervision qualification?

Â鶹ԭ´´â€™s Ethical Framework states at Good practice, paragraph 62: ‘Supervision requires additional skills and knowledge to those used for providing services directly to clients. Therefore, supervisors require adequate levels of expertise acquired through training or experience’. Â鶹ԭ´´ does not mandate specific training for supervisors. As long as your supervisor is suitably trained, experienced and qualified to supervise you and your client work this is acceptable. 

5. If my supervisor has changed, will my previous supervisor also need to support my accreditation application?

Whether you’re applying for individual or senior accreditation, the supervisor that supervised the case material that you’re using in your application will need to complete the relevant sections of the supervisor statement. If you have been working with your current supervisor for less than six months, they may not be able to comment on your overall competence. In these circumstances, you may be asked to provide supervisor statements from both your current and previous supervisor, covering the relevant periods of supervision and the case material used in your application.

6. How will supervisors be trained on the SCoPEd framework and the accreditation schemes?

Guidance is available for supervisors on the accreditation pages of our website. This will help them with the application process and supervisor statement. 

7. Will the evidence I submit need to be verified by my supervisor? 

The following routes include a portfolio of evidence which your supervisor will need to verify:

• Registered member to accredited member route 2: Recognition of prior learning route (RPL)
• Registered member to senior accredited member route 3: Recognition of prior learning route (RPL2)

Your supervisor will need to verify the evidence you've submitted for each of the SCoPEd competences within the portfolio. You’ll need to discuss this with your supervisor and include their details within the application form.

Once your application is submitted your supervisor will be sent an automatic notification to verify the evidence. Guidance documents for supervisors are available on each of the accreditation routes webpages. 

8. If I need to take a break from client work and supervision for a period of time for personal reasons, how does this impact on the continuous supervision requirement?

If you’re taking a break from client work you don’t need to continue with supervision. However, you may find it helpful to have some supervision during this time to discuss the impact of your circumstances and when it might be appropriate to return to client work.

You can find more support and guidance regarding supervision here.

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