Restorative conversations can be a highly effective way of improving behaviour in school, but many school leaders find it difficult moving staff away from a rewards and punishments based approach towards a restorative one. So how do you get that transition right?
In this Essentials episode, head teacher Janine Dodds shares her journey implementing restorative practice her school successfully. She explains what made restorative work for her staff and students, the challenges she faced introducing it - and how she overcame those challenges.
Important links:
Click here for the full interview from episode 22.
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Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php
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