Restorative Practices Summer Course for Teachers

Restorative Practices are swiftly becoming the preferred method for actively improving well–being and resolving conflict in schools and other organisations. Key tools in this approach are Restorative Practices conversations and circles, which fosters open and effective communication. 

Course Overview

• Provide participants with knowledge and understanding of the use of Restorative Practices (RP) in schools for the promotion and maintenance of well-being among students and staff; 
• Skill participants to use RP to support their teaching practice; 
• Skill participants to use RP to support their work and life outside the classroom;  
• The language and processes practised throughout the week will enable teachers to gain skills identified as national priorities for the Summer Course Programme 2023, i.e., skills for School Self-Evaluation (SSE) and that will support teachers in imparting SPHE-related skills (including competencies in dealing with bullying and the development of child well-being). 

What Participants have to say about our Restorative Practices Online Summer Course for Teachers:  

• “I really enjoyed the training, and it will benefit me personally and professionally.”  
• “I found the course to be very insightful and of good quality. The facilitators were very knowledgeable and helpful in the sharing of skills.” 
• “I thoroughly enjoyed the training and will recommend my staff train up as I believe RP is the way forward.” Here is an overview of CDI Restorative Practices Training Courses