Restorative Practice (Conduct)

One of the ways we achieve success is through restorative practices. This year we implemented a new behaviour approach to the school that is centred around and focuses on restorative practices. 

A number of students from Year 7 right through to Year 13 at Stratton are trained as ‘Peer Mentors’. This means they have received specialised training to facilitate restorative conversations from Bedfordshire Police. These representatives apply their skills with their peers to support self-regulation, encourage conflict resolution, foster problem-solving, and build stronger connections and relationships.

Restorative Practice focusses on the following key elements: 

• Prioritises equity or equality 
• Fosters a culture of belonging
• Conversation based so everyone knows what is expected, what is accepted and next steps to resolve difficulties 
• Builds relationships with staff and students alike 

A Restorative Approach helps students: 

• Understand how their actions can impact on others 
• Understand themselves and each other better
• Focuses on listening skills and learning why it is important to see another person's point of view 
• It is ok to make mistakes and learn from them
• Move through conflict creatively and effectively