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by Nicholas Burnett (Author), Margaret Thorsborne (Author), Nancy Riestenberg (Foreword by)
'A Must-Have Resource for Educators... a game-changing resource for educators, offering a holistic and compassionate approach to inclusive education while fostering a restorative learning environment.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Restorative Practice is an effective and well documented approach to build positive relationships and transform how students and teachers work with one another and creates great positive shifts in behaviour and accountability. But is the same true when working with children or young people with SEN? How do you adapt your approach? This practical guide explains how to implement restorative approaches with young people with special needs in educational or residential settings. Through exploring how restorative practice is being used in general terms and a number of case studies, this first of its kind book will help you adapt your approach for those with additional needs including Autism, ADHD, Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability and communication difficulties. It includes guidance on particular issues such as staff facing crises, the issue of physical restraint and additional support parents require. With personalised, practical strategies you can transform your classroom or residential setting to a positive, restorative environment with confidence.
Author Biography
Nick Burnett is an author, creator of high-quality learning experiences and an executive coach. He has been a teacher, senor leader and school principal, and since 2004, coach, trainer and consultant to those in education and across learning sectors. He was previously recognised as an 'excellent leader' in an all-age large Special School Provision in the UK.
Margaret Thorsborne is the Managing Director of Transformative Justice Australia (Queensland) and Thorsborne and Associates in London, UK, a company committed to improving the way people relate to each other in the workplace, schools and other communities. With Peta Blood, Margaret co-founded Restorative Practices International (RPI), the world's first international membership organization for restorative practitioners. Margaret lives on the Sunshine Coast in Australia.
Number of Pages: 208
Dimensions: 0.6 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: June 21, 2015
