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Introduction to Circle Solutions (Circle Time)

 

Delivered by Bill as an Associate of Sue Roffey

 

To book this workshop please contact Bill Hansberry

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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 create a Restorative culture cannot do so without ensuring that Circle Time is a regular occurrence in all classrooms.

 

Circle Time is not Restorative Justice. However, it equips young people with the skills they will use in a Restorative school. Read more about the essential differences between Circle Time and Restorative Justice Processes.

 

  • Circle Solutions builds resilience and mental health

  • Circle Solutions enables all voices to be heard, so maximises inclusion and participation

  • 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 (9.30 am - 3.30 pm) will equip participants with all they need to begin and sustain Circles successfully with a class or youth group. We will:

 

  • Introduce the philosophy and principles underpinning Circles

  • allow participants to experience a range of Circle activities and learn how to run a Circle Solutions session

  • outline recent research on maximising the effectiveness of Circle Solutions

  • report on what teachers and students say about the differences it makes

  • give opportunities to ask questions and explore issues

  • provide information on resources

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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.

 

“An engaging presentation, hands on and direct. Bill was excellent as a facilitator.”

 

Head of House - Mount Carmel College SA.

We have books and resources available.

Check out our SHOP. 

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