National Guardian Freedom to Speak Up: Guardian education and training guide (April 2018)

Summary

This education and training guide is a resource for every Guardian’s self-development, whatever their experience in the role.

Commissioned by the National Guardian’s Office and Health Education England in August 2017, the Guide was compiled by Louisa Hardman from the NHS Leadership Academy with invaluable contributions and guidance from an Advisory Group comprising Freedom to Speak Up Guardians and members of the National Guardian’s Office.

Content

Whilst the principle aim of the guide is to support Guardians’ training needs, reflective practice and self-development, it could also be useful for:

• Regional and National Networks who might like to use the resources to support a local conversation about aspects of good practice
• Induction and other training programmes, for which the guide provides easily accessible materials to use and download.
• Organisations keen to support their Guardians by understanding the nature and complexity of the role.
• Informing Guardian’s organisational appraisals and PDPs.

The Guide offers a short perspective on each of twenty-one competencies alongside questions for reflection and links to supportive material which will be regularly refreshed.