About this site

An independent explainer on restorative practice in leadership, schools and organisations.

Written for people who have to use this on a Tuesday afternoon with a real conflict in front of them, rather than for a certification. Where the approach is weak or inappropriate, that is stated plainly — an explainer that only argues one side is of no use to someone deciding whether to adopt it.

How material is prepared

• Claims about effectiveness are separated into well supported, mixed and weak.
• Scenarios are composite and illustrative; no real case is described.
• This site provides no training, certification, supervision or professional advice.
• Nothing here alters safeguarding, employment or legal obligations.

Corrections

Where a page conflicts with current guidance from a professional or statutory body, that guidance is correct and the page needs updating.