A set of three workshops on introducing Restorative Practice into school communities.

What is Restorative Practice? 

• It is a set of tools underpinned by a philosophy of mutual respect.

Who is RP for?

• It can be used across a whole school community, embedded as a positive code of behaviour.
• It can be a highly effective tool for individual teacher classroom practice. Promoting a positive learning environment and reducing the stress for teachers and their students.

An introduction to Restorative Practice.

• The principals underpinning RP.
• The rationale for using RP. Experiences from Ireland and internationally.
• What is restorative language?
• A taster of simple tools and strategies to get you started with you own practice.

Building my personal practice.

• Getting to grips with a restorative mindset.
• Responding rather than reacting. The restorative tool kit.
• Restorative Circles in the classroom,
• An introduction to some basic classroom tools to get you started tomorrow.

A comprehensive resource pack will accompany each workshop. There will be opportunities to practice the techniques and ask questions.

Facilitator.

Dr.Gráinne Mulcahy a fulltime teacher, a Chaplain and Restorative Practices Tutor and Trainer. Working in Gorey Community School, and the Adult Education, Night School. Currently completing a Doctorate in Education, TCD. Delivering practical resources and jargon free professional development since 2009.