Introduction to Circle Solutions (Circle Time)
Delivered by Bill as an Associate of Sue Roffey
To book this workshop please contact Bill Hansberry
Circle Time is not just a program: it is a democratic and respectful pedagogy to develop social/emotional skills and a positive class ethos. Schools wishing to develop a Restorative culture cannot do so without ensuring that Circle Time is a regular occurrence in all classrooms.
Circle Time is not Restorative Justice. It does however equip young people with the skills they will use in a Restorative school. Read more about the important differences between Circle Time and Restorative Justice Processes.
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Circle Solutions builds resilience and mental health
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Circle Solutions enables all voices to be heard so maximises inclusion and participation
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Circle Solutions promotes empathy, reduces bullying and fosters belonging. Circle Solutions focuses on both the reflective and the fun in learning.
This full day workshop (9.30am - 3.30pm) will equip participants with all they need to begin and sustain Circles successfully with a class or youth group. We will:
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introduce the philosophy and principles underpinning Circles
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give participants the opportunity to experience a range of Circle activities and learn how to run a Circle Solutions session
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outline recent research on maximising the effectiveness of Circle Solutions
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report on what teachers and students say about the differences it makes
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give opportunities to ask questions and explore issues
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provide information on resources
DEVELOPER: Dr. Sue Roffey is a teacher, educational psychologist and academic. She has researched and written extensively on issues about behaviour and wellbeing in school.
