Please visit our website www.restorativestockport.co.uk R.A. Checkin Summer 2 2019 Dear Colleagues, Time flies and this is our last checkin for the 1819 academic year. This edition focuses on the values of RA and we would like to take the chance to say thank you to all those wonderful schools, settings and people we have had the pleasure to work with this year. As you say goodbye to your leavers; pupil and staff we would like you to reflect on all the values that have been passed on from your setting to all those you have supported. Values shapes everything we do and are the basic building block of the restorative triangle. These value support the explicit teaching of skills to build and maintain relationships. Our think piece this time is from Elvis Presley. We can’t absolutely confirm that this quote came from the great man but it is attributed to him. We use this question on values as a checkin during our training. We can then build up a picture of the values reflected in a work place. This can be a great starting point in establishing or reviewing Restorative Approaches in your setting. The teaching of skills, building on the values of your settings can be done through your restorative circle work. This is a quote taken from Chris Straker; a leading light in the restorative world.
This document is posted to help you gain knowledge. Please leave a comment to let me know what you think about it! Share it to your friends and learn new things together.
Time flies and this is our last check-‐in for the 18-‐19 academic year. This edition focuses on the values of RA and we would like to take the chance to say thank you to all those wonderful schools, settings and people we have had the pleasure to work with this year. As you say goodbye to your leavers; pupil and staff we would like you to reflect on all the values that have been passed on from your setting to all those you have supported.
Values shapes everything we do and are the basic building block of the restorative triangle. These value support the explicit teaching of skills to build and maintain relationships.
Our think piece this time is from Elvis Presley. We can’t absolutely confirm that this quote came from the great man but it is attributed to him.
We use this question on values as a check-‐in during our training. We can then build up a picture of the values reflected in a work place. This can be a great starting point in establishing or reviewing Restorative Approaches in your setting. The teaching of skills, building on the values of your settings can be done through your restorative circle work. This is a quote taken from Chris Straker; a leading light in the restorative world.
BSS would like to acknowledge the inclusive practice at St George’s Church of England Primary School. The team consistently go above and beyond to meet children’s social, mental and emotional needs,
with an emphasis on identifying underlying drivers for behaviour and how these can best be addressed. School has a flexible, solution focused approach and works in a collaborative way with outside agencies taking on board new ideas to meet needs. This flexibility has enabled children with significant challenges to remain in school and demonstrates St George’s ethos of nurture and inclusivity.
Elaine Robertson BST
BSS would like to thank the team at Cheadle Catholic Infants for the way they have recently embraced Behaviour Mentor Support. The restorative approach the staff have taken in implementing advice, has led to the successful inclusion of a complex pupil with significant social, emotional and mental health needs. The fact that senior leaders have acknowledged the short term nature of
Behaviour Mentor Support is a clear reflection of the ethos and values of the school, which is to be commended.
Marie France BST
We would like to thank our team of very skilled Behaviour Mentors: Michelle, Mandie, Sam, Natalie, Chrissie and Laura. We couldn't ask for a better, kinder, more inclusive team. I am sure I speak not just for BSS but for many schools who have benefited from their support.
Sarah Chatterton
Sarah Baggaley would like to pass on a huge thank you to James and all at Dial Park for allowing the RA team to film there as part of Dial Park’s Inclusion Quality Mark. She felt it was a very special day. The film when completed will be used as part of our RA training packages.
Sarah Baggaley
Possible Resources:
WATCH OUT FOR: A book about Kindness by Alison Green, Alison Geen Books £7.23 Amazon, Age 3-‐7. An anthology of tips about how to make a kinder world with images by 38 distinguished international illustrators. Smiles, hugs, helping, listening, welcomes, kindness jars and inclusion are depicted with vibrant variety.
Also don’t forget to use our website at www.restorativestockport.co.uk for resources and ideas from the restorative agenda.
We have a page full of resources for training with and using in your classrooms. There are also previous check-‐ins full of ideas, quotes and resources as well as videos, clips and links to further reading and research.
We have dates for the 3 day in October 9-‐11, November 19-‐21 and March 4-‐6 and we would encourage you to book in to these asp. You do that by contacting BSS directly. Telephone 0161 437 4956 Opt.2
We have also developed our material to work directly with you on training your staff and your children. Please contact Sarah or Jenny if you are interested in either of these opportunities.
We hope you have a great run up to the holidays and have a restful and enjoyable summer break. We will be back in touch in September! All the best from your RA Steering Team.