Course description
The first component of the training explores the practical strategies required to build strong, healthy relationships. These strategies can be implemented immediately, during intercommunication between students and family members, and with clients, employees, and colleagues.
This program designed for school leaders, teachers, and professionals seeking to implement restorative practices within their school communities. Developed and grounded in practice, this program provides a common language and approach, empowering participants to reframe conflicts and tensions as opportunities for
rebuilding or strengthening relationships.
Course outcomes
- Understand the theorical components and history of Restorative Practice
- Learn reliable, practical strategies to engage and build strong, healthy relationships.
- Establish norms and address behaviour in the context of its impact on others.
- Provide consistency in building school community and responding effectively to challenges.
- Gain confidence and competence in using restorative practices to create positive change.
Australian Professional Standards
- Standard 4 – Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments
- Standard 6 – Engage in professional learning
- Standard 7 – Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community
Principal Capability Framework
Social
- S2 – Communicates respectfully with students, teachers, families, community and other stakeholders
- S4 – Creates a safe and secure environment for students and staff
- S5 – Negotiates, resolves conflict and engages in shared decision-making
Personal
- P5 – Is responsible for own professional growth and wellbeing