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We are a Restorative Practice School
Restorative Practice helps us build strong, caring relationships, and put things right when they go wrong.
Circles
Listening
Repairing
Caring
What is Restorative Practice?
Restorative Practice (RP) is a way of thinking and working that puts relationships at the centre of school life. It is both a set of values and a set of practical skills that help us build a caring community, stop conflict from growing, and respond to harm in a fair and positive way.
It is part of everyday life in our school, not only something we use when there is a problem.
Fairness
Respect
Inclusion
Accountability
Empathy
Safety
How we use it in our school
Circles
Classes come together in a circle where everyone can see each other, has a turn to speak and is listened to with respect. We use circles to check in, share ideas and solve problems together.
Talking about feelings
Teachers and pupils use calm, clear language about feelings. This helps children to name their emotions and understand how their actions affect other people.
Restorative conversations
When something goes wrong, we use a set of restorative questions so that everyone involved is heard, can reflect on what happened and can take responsibility.
Putting things right
Instead of only giving a consequence, we help children work together to repair harm, rebuild friendships and learn from their mistakes.
Listening to each other
Putting things right
Feeling valued
Our restorative questions
These questions help children to think about what happened, who was affected and how to make things better.
When things go wrong
What happened?
What were you thinking at the time?
What have you thought about since?
Who has been affected by what happened, and how?
What do you think needs to happen to make things right?
When someone has been hurt
What did you think when you realised what had happened?
How has this affected you and others?
What has been the hardest thing for you?
What do you think needs to happen to make things right?
How it helps children
Taking responsibility and building empathy
Understanding and talking about feelings
Solving problems and handling conflict in a positive way
Feeling supported, heard and valued
Learning from mistakes
How parents can help at home
Use the restorative questions when sorting out a disagreement
Talk about how our actions affect other people
Model calm, respectful conversations
Help your child find words for their feelings
Encourage them to think about how others feel
