Restorative Practice in secondary schools is a relationship-based practice for classroom management and behavioural management.

 

The term ‘Restorative Practice’ was derived from a significant development in the criminal justice field called ‘Restorative Justice’.

The aim of Restorative Justice is, rather than simply punishing offenders, to hold offenders accountable for their crimes by involving them in face-to-face encounters with the people they may have harmed.

Evidence has revealed positive outcomes for victims and offenders alike, including reduction in reoffending.

Evidence has also revealed that when Restorative Practice methodologies are implemented in schools, significant improvements in school climate and culture, along with behaviour have been yielded.

RP is a conversation and instructive method which enhances relationships between teachers and students and gives students the skills to take equal responsibility for the learning experience in the classroom. It is often referred to as the Method of Shared Concern.
Teaching with rather than teaching to.