What does this mean for Newcastle?
Relational and Restorative Practice in Newcastle
This guide describes our approach to working with babies, children and their families. It has been written for everyone that works with children and families in Newcastle, including our partners in schools and education, health, the police, the council, local business and the third sector. This can be accessed here.
What does this mean for my role or organisation?
This approach is not about stopping current effective ways of working, rather it is about how this is done – with a focus on relationships, and working ‘with’ people, not doing ‘to’ or ‘for them. Placing the emphasis on connecting with people first, in order that the processes or polices that have to be followed, can be achieved most effectively, with children, young people and families feeling empowered and in control of positive change.
Training
Training around relational and restorative practice is available to multi-agency practitioners working with children and families in Newcastle, and there is no charge.
For training related to Relational and Restorative Practice and to book a place, please click here
If you would be interested in some bespoke training for your setting/team, or have any queries please contact kate.williams@newcastle.gov.uk
Resources
The 4 Ways of Being poster can be printed out and used as a desk aid or in the office as a reminder for how restorative practice works. Click on the image for a printable version.
The ONE YEAR ON: LESSONS FROM THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FAMILY VALUE IN NEWCASTLE report captures reflections from managers and practitioners in Newcastle one year into the implementation of Leeds’ Family Valued approach. To read more about the views and lessons mid-way through the implementation click here.
One Page Reflections for Practice Family Names
One Page Reflective Guide NTaR
Affective Statements Restorative Language Copy
Child-Focused Relational and Restorative Questions
Fair Process the three Es Prompt Questions
ReThink Formulation Blank Recording Sheet
ReThink Formulation Child Friendly Template
Pocket Guide Re-Think Formulation
ReThink Formulation tips and tricks for facilitation
Anti-Racism Good Relational Practice Support Guide
Relational and Restorative Approaches Circles Newcastle
Relational and Restorative Approaches High Support High Challenge Booklet
Relational and Restorative Approaches Language Practice Handbook
Restorative Questions Lanyard Template
Rethink Formulation Prompt Questions
Rethink Guide for Families
Videos
This video discusses relational and restorative practice in Education and how Carr Manor Community School in Leeds uses circles and coaching. Press play to watch and learn more.
A conversation about restorative practice, coaching, behaviour and achievement with Simon Flowers, Headteacher of Carr Manor High School.
This is nearly an hour long, however there are some very useful discussions: 15:48 – 19:52 – an excellent example of how a school has implemented circles into their weekly practice, to enable every leader, teacher and child to be heard and have a voice by 9.30am every Monday!
Three additional videos are available below – just click the button.
Further Reading
