Restorative Practice

Overview

The course aims to strengthen practitioners’ understanding of restorative principles and their application in social work and family focused practice. Emphasis is placed on communication, relationship based working and balancing high challenge with high support in assessment, planning and direct work.

Who is Restorative Practice aimed at?

Social workers and frontline practitioners across Children’s Services, including Domestic Abuse Practitioners, Substance Misuse Workers, Family Support Workers and allied professionals

Course Length

1 day

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course delegates will be able to:-

• Understand and articulate the core principles of restorative practice.
• Use restorative language to build trust and strengthen professional relationships
• Apply high challenge/high support approaches confidently in complex practice contexts.
• Recognise how restorative practice aligns with trauma informed and culturally responsive work.
• Draw on a range of practical restorative tools to manage conflict and facilitate difficult conversations.
• Reflect on their own practice and identify realistic ways to embed restorative approaches within their teams and services.