Restorative practices are being used at Walton le dale to support healthy student development. Restorative practices focus on increasing student reflection, communication, community building, and making amends instead of relying on punishment. Research suggests that restorative practices fewer disciplinary referrals, improved school climate, high quality teacher-student relationships, and improved academic achievement across schools. Restorative practices and mindsets focus on supporting students to accept accountability for their actions, reflect on the impact they have on others, and, when needed, take steps to repair relationships and build new skills. This inclusive approach deepens relationships by asking students to consider how they impact their community and participate in reflective conversations with teachers and peers. These relationships support the ongoing healthy development of the student and provide positive models for students as they seek to change their behaviour and contribute to their school community.
How restorative conversation are done at Walton le Dale:
To support restorative conversation, we use some basic questions. These questions can be used to resolve many types of issues and are not only useful in schools.
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What happened?
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What were you thinking?
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Who has been affected?
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What conduct do I need to see now?
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Is there anything else I can do to support you?