Restorative Practice
Restorative practice is an evidence-based approach inspired by the philosophy and practices of restorative justice, which values and focusses on repairing the harm done to relationships and people over and above the need for blame and punishment.
It is based on four principles:
- Respect for everyone by listening to others’ opinions
- Responsibility for our own behaviour
- Repair: developing the skills to repair damage and ensure the behaviour is not repeated
- Reintegration: working through a structured, supportive process that aims to solve problems.
Restorative Approaches can help make schools feel like safer and happier places for all members of the school community through promoting an inclusive culture. They can help to improve relationships and promote a greater sense of belonging for pupils.
Restorative Approaches enhance emotional literacy and enable a forward thinking, problem solving, community focused, peaceful process for resolving conflict.
Through this training, participants will learn how to implement:
- restorative conversations
- interventions that help to promote a sense of belonging for children and young people
This training complements the Therapeutic Thinking training, is suitable for both primary and secondary settings and is likely to be most useful for senior leaders and class teachers.
Cost of this course includes:
- Spaces for up to two members of staff from the same school
- One follow up session to support implementation (online)*
*This could be for troubleshooting and/or action planning depending on the needs of the school.
Please note this course is for staff members who work in West Northamptonshire settings only.
Further Information
The course will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams, we will send the link at least 5 working days before the course date. Please note, if two members of staff from the same school will be attending, they must attend on seperate devices.
Refund policy
Please note, you must request your refund via Eventbrite at least 7 days prior to the course date. If you do not, we will not be able to refund your ticket.
Contact us
If you have any concerns or queries, please contact us at educpsychology.ncc@westnorthants.gov.uk.
