12 tips for integrating the 12 Practitioner Values to improve clinical supervision for neurodivergent learners

These tips help clinical supervisors to support learners in placements. It focusses on neurodivergence and inclusion and optimising the relationship between trainee and learner.

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With the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan requiring clinical placements to accommodate up to 50% more learners, the pressure on clinical educators to maintain high-quality learning environments is becoming increasingly intense.

Neurodivergent learners face significant barriers in busy, fast-paced environments, making the cultivation of supportive and adaptive learning spaces essential to ensure all learners have the opportunity to thrive in a healthcare system under immense demand.

This article is aimed at empowering clinical educators to lead inclusive placements through implementation of advanced supervision skills to support neurodivergent learners. These are presented as 12 practical tips, each aligned with the 12 Practitioner Values for fostering inclusive professional relationships.

These are grouped under five overarching pillars to provide an actionable framework to address both the moral imperative to meet diverse learning needs as well as the systemic necessity of building a more inclusive workforce.