A Restorative Justice in Education Conference 

THE 2ND ANNUAL RESTORATIVE APPROACHES IN
EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS CONFERENCE 
A Whole-School Restorative Approach -
Implementing and sustaining restorative approaches in schools
 

Monday 5th December 2005
Wokefield Park Conference Centre, Reading Berkshire 

Effective teaching and learning can only happen in an environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. Many people recognise that the rhetoric of zero tolerance is unrealistic and threatens the good relationships on which academic success depend. 

Inappropriate and challenging behaviour is unacceptable, but needs to be dealt with in a way that models our vision for a democratic, responsible society. Restorative approaches emphasise both the importance of repairing the harm done by challenging and antisocial behaviour, but also the need for building or re-building connections between those involved, and understanding why things went wrong in the first place.

The use of these approaches is expanding throughout the educational sector and those using restorative approaches report lower levels of bullying, anti-social behaviour and exclusions.

This conference will provide information for people new to restorative approaches and also support those who are using them. It will enable delegates to consider the challenges of implementation and sustainability in settings where there may be resistance to change.