A restorative approach to behaviour management views misconduct as damage to people and relationships, rather than the traditional thinking of punishment in response to rule breaking. Restorative problem solving has a focus on repair. Wrongdoers are made accountable directly to those they have wronged, entering into dialogue which explores the context of the wrongdoing, what harm has been done, and therefore what needs to be done to make amends and make things right.
This highly practical, interactive 3 day workshop will allow participants to review current practices, explore notions of compliance, justice and fairness and to participate in practice conferences. They will then be in a position to facilitate the conference process for serious incidents in their schools and to apply a less formal approach for less serious incidents in classrooms, corridors and playgrounds. Class conferencing will also briefly be covered as an elective response to dysfunctional classrooms.
To register for this training, please click on the button below. Your investment of $650 includes the 3 Day Facilitator Training, Manual, morning tea and lunch. Registrations will close 9 May 2025 for Workshop One or 8 August 2025 for Workshop Two.
Margaret Thorsborne & Associates are an international consultancy providing outstanding services to schools, community groups and workplaces to achieve transformational change through restorative practice.
Please don't hesitate to contact our Head of Secondary, Madonna Potter if you have any questions.
The training will be held at The Lakes College, 2 College St, North Lakes 4509. Please park in Car Park 1 off College St and make your way to the Administration Centre to sign in. Attendance at all three days is necessary in order to be accredited.