Restorative Practices for Schools
Restorative Practices in Schools
Restorative Practices (RP) is not a new phenomenon. Rather, it offers an established framework, upon which good practice can be built. This approach provides schools with a range of solutions that seek to promote mutually respectful relationships whilst managing behaviour and conflict, addressing bullying and absences, and building community cohesion, whilst reducing suspensions.
Our RP for Schools is offered across 2 or 3 days, depending on the school's requirements and schedule.
Why RP?
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To building relationships;
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To positively engage;
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To express emotion;
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To balance expectation and support;
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To promote a culture of peace and harmony;
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To enhance communication skills;
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To restore harm.
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Summary
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2 day RP Training;
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Proactive in managing conflict in schools;
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Should result in less suspensions, less expulsions;
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Better relationships and environment in the learning space
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Developed and delivered in the Caribbean.
Aims
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To instil positive discipline and healthy relationships;
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To maintain a peaceful and productive environment for staff and students;
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To impart knowledge on Restorative Practices, enabling the implementation of restorative interventions including Circles;
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To build a strong of community;
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To resolve conflicts positively and peacefully;
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To reduce suspensions and other methods traditional punishment
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Provide an opportunity to reflect on own practice.
Aims
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Enhance positive parenting skills to manage behaviour more effectively and promote children's social skills, self-esteem and self-discipline;
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Improve parent-child relationships and parent-parent relationships
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Develop positive attitudes and resilience in parenting
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Strengthen parents' understanding of child development and foster ability to be more responsive to the needs of their children to promote their social, emotional and cognitive development and well-being;
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Increase parents' confidence in their parenting role; and
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Increase parents' confidence and skills in providing a positive home, learning environment and supporting their child/ren with their learning.
Topics included
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Adversarial vs. Restorative approach;
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Practice Domains;
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Social Discipline Window;
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Engagement Styles;
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The Nine Effects of Shame;
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The Compass of Shame
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Shame and Reintegration;
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Rituals;
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Restorative conversations;
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Restorative questions;
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Building Connection through Circles
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Circles for Schools.
