This training has been specifically designed to support learning about practising working through a relational and restorative framework.

This training is set usually over two sequential days. It has been specifically designed to support learning about practising working through a relational and restorative framework. The approach to learning will be combination of presentations, interactive discussions and group and personal exercises. The emphasis will be on engagement and using the skills and knowledge of the whole group.

Always Modelling the model. After all, if we aren’t modelling what we are teaching, we are teaching something different.

The key learning points for the two-day trainings are:

An introduction to the concepts, theories and philosophy of restorative practice

The importance of the building and maintaining of relationships

Exploring humans first, professionals second – personal, private and professional self

Connecting before content – Investing in the relationship piggy bank

Building belonging and community – exploring significant and important others

Exploring language and how we talk, describe and write about children and families – in conversations, in reports, assessments etc.

An overview of the restorative from informal to formal and skills involved at each stage

Having difficult (necessary) and strength-based conversations

Affective statements

Using the L30 three bubbles to structure conversations and meetings differently

In-depth learning of the working WITH model and applying it to practice – High challenge and high support model

Fair Process – 3 E’s

To learn skills which will enable the user to apply restorative practices in an informal manner

The restorative context for circles

Safety in the circle

Circle processes and practice

Proactive and responsive circles

Solution focused circles – meetings, peer supervision etc.

Importance of preparing participants for meetings

Understanding the five-step process – a more formal structure

What you don’t repair will be repeated – managing conflict and tensions in a way that repairs harm

Action planning and implementation time

Expanded Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the programme, participants will be able to -

Confidently apply restorative and relational approaches in everyday practice, from informal conversations to structured meetings.

Demonstrate a deeper understanding of the values and philosophy underpinning restorative practice, and articulate how these connect to their own role.

Use the “working WITH” model to balance high challenge and high support, creating a culture of accountability and care.

Facilitate and participate in circles that promote belonging, inclusion and shared voice across teams, children, families, and communities.

Employ practical strategies for having difficult conversations that focus on repairing harm and sustaining relationships.

Recognise and model the impact of restorative language in reports, assessments, and direct work with families.

Design and implement small but significant changes in their own practice, bringing these back to PDGs for reflection and embedding.

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