Restorative Practice

Restorative Practice is both a philosophy and a set of skills rooted in respect for human beings and aims to build positive relationships between people. It is a proactive, skills-based approach that is centred on the understanding that relationships can be restored when they have been harmed by conflict or wrongdoing.

It focuses on separating the behaviour from the person and appropriate responses to repair harm where necessary. Restorative approaches are underpinned by values of respect, equity, interconnectedness, understanding, empathy, belonging and fair process. In Holy Spirit SPS, we believe that fairness is not giving each child the same; fair is giving each child what he/she needs. Each month, our students take part in Values Assemblies where they learn about Fairness, Respect, Inclusion, Nurture, Empathy, Diversity and being Safe. Since the introduction of Restorative Practice, our school environment has become a space where relationships are nurtured, leading to a more inclusive and empathetic learning community.