






Tricky kids, tricky classes

Tricky kids, tricky classes


Working Restoratively in Schools:
Level 2: Small Group and Classroom Applications of RP’s
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Full day Workshop -
pre-requisite training: Level 1
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To book this workshop please contact Bill Hansberry
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Picking up where the Awareness Level Workshop left off, the Level 2 day builds on the BM101 and Level 1 trainings, moving up the continuum of restorative practice to explore the use of restorative conferencing with large groups or classes. Large group Proactive conferencing, or incident conferencing, can be modelled, depending on a school’s requirements.
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Staff reflect on their experiences using restorative approaches with students (since the level 1 workshop) and air their burning questions to bring to larger circles for conversation and analysis. This exercise encourages honest and straightforward discussion about the aspects of restorative work that worry staff and addresses the non-discussable elements of restorative practices in schools.
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If ignored, these questions act as roadblocks to restorative work.
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These take up so much time - is there a quicker way to run restaurants?
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What should I do when a student refuses to talk or doesn't take a restorative conversation seriously?
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What about the students who have multiple restoratives, but the same old problem behaviours continue?
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What about the kids who know what to say in restoratives, but I don't feel the engagement?
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We put a skills focus on small group restorative conferencing, using both ‘sides’ of the restorative script to encourage reflection, understanding, responsibility-taking and restoration in the wake of conflict and wrongdoing. Small group conferencing is a complex skill that encompasses many micro-skills, which Bill uncovers in this session.