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Explore the significance of restorative approaches to discipline in educational settings. Unlike traditional retributive models, which often penalize infractions against rules without fostering understanding, restorative practices focus on repairing harm and restoring relationships. This method emphasizes active listening, empathy, and a comprehensive understanding of all parties affected by misconduct. By teaching children social behaviors and encouraging dialogue, restorative sanctions can lead to improved relationships among peers and staff, fostering a more supportive learning environment.
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A Restorative Approach to Sanctions www.jonathancowey.co.uk
Retributive v Restorative model www.jonathancowey.co.uk
Retributive Model • Infractions against Rules & Institutions www.jonathancowey.co.uk
Retributive Model • Infractions against Rules & Institutions • Assumes students understand and accept rules & reasons for them www.jonathancowey.co.uk
Restorative Model • Harm perpetrated against people www.jonathancowey.co.uk
Restorative Model • Harm perpetrated against people • Hurts can be explained and understood www.jonathancowey.co.uk
Restorative Sanctions • About restoring relationships between people www.jonathancowey.co.uk
Restorative Sanctions • About restoring relationships between people • “Chat”, but with guidelines www.jonathancowey.co.uk
Restorative Sanctions • About restoring relationships between people • “Chat”, but with guidelines • Place • Time • personnel www.jonathancowey.co.uk
Restorative Sanctions • Listen to the child first • Understand their understanding • How were they feeling/thinking beforehand? • Their view of events www.jonathancowey.co.uk
Restorative Sanctions • Provide alternative view with explanations • Encourage empathy www.jonathancowey.co.uk
Restorative Sanctions • List and discuss all people who have been affected by the harmful actions • How can these relationships be restored? • Think of better alternative response for next time. www.jonathancowey.co.uk
Restorative Sanctions Children need to be taught social behaviours Over time, restorative sanctions improve relationships with peers and staff www.jonathancowey.co.uk