Description
Restorative Practice (RP) is being used increasingly in different settings, but using RP with those who have Special Needs requires a different approach. This practical guide explains how RP can be adapted for those with additional needs and to see real improvement in behaviour and learning. Nick Burnett is Managing Director of Nick Burnett CCP Pty Ltd and Director of Team-Teach Asia Pacific Pty Ltd. He has over 15 years’ experience in SEN Schools in the UK including 4 years as a Headteacher. He lives in Queensland, Australia. Margaret Thorsborne is a pioneer of Restorative Practice in schools, a co-founder of Restorative Practices International and Managing Director of Margaret Thorsborne and Associates, a company based in Australia and the UK, committed to improving the way people relate to each other in the workplace, schools and other communities. She lives in Queensland, Australia. Foreword by Nancy Riestenberg. Introduction. Part I: Restorative Practice. 1. Restorative Practice – The Basics. 2. Restorative Process and the Continuum of Practice. 3. Developing Social and Emotional Competence and Restorative Problem-Solving Skills. Part II: Special Needs and Adaptations. 4. Restorative Practice and Special Needs – Challenges, Implications and Possible Adaptations. 5. Case Studies Part III: Additional Issues to Consider. 6. Restorative Practice After Physical Restraint. 7. Working with Families and Staff. 8. Managing Organisational Change: Developing a Whole Organisation Approach to Restorative Problem-Solving. Appendix. Glossary of Terms. Helpful Resources. References. Index.
