The Scottish Government

Restorative Practices and Approaches

The Little Book of Restorative Justice

(From the series: Little Books of Justice & Peacebuilding)

Paper

Paperback (64 pages)

Author: Howard Zehr
Published: December 2002
Publisher: Good Books
Language: English
ISBN: 1561483761

Around £3.00

This is a brief introduction to the theory and ideas of Restorative Justice by one of the concept's 'founding fathers', Dr. Zehr, co-director of the graduate Conflict Transformation Program at Eastern Mennonite University (Harrisonburg, Virginia).

The book aims to explain the development, thinking and practical applications of restorative justice, in its broadest sense.

The author here proposes a set of workable principles and practices for making restorative justice both possible and useful.

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An accessible, short read for anyone interested in the overarching ideas inherent in restorative justice - it aims to set restorative practices in context. Not specifically about practice in schools.

Some aspects of practice would require specific staff CPD

Restorative Practices and Approaches

Just Schools: A Whole School Approach To Restorative Justice

Paper

Paperback (144 pages)

Author: Belinda Hopkins
Published: November 2003
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Language: English
ISBN: 1843101327

Around £20

Belinda Hopkins is an experienced trainer and developer of restorative practices in the UK. In this book she presents a whole-school approach to repairing harm using a variety of means including peer mediation, healing circles and conference circles.

The book aims to illustrate how a whole-school restorative ethos can be effectively implemented through a number of approaches in and out of the classroom.

The book provides clear, practical guidance for group sessions and examines issues and ideas relating to practical skill development for facilitators. Clearly structured and with photocopiable sheets,

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This book is useful and practical a resource for teachers, support staff and youth workers seeking a more positive and effective way to deal with conflict in educational settings.

Some aspects of practice would require specific staff CPD and / or pupil training.

Restorative Practices and Approaches

Restorative Practices in Classrooms: Rethinking Behaviour Management

Paper

Paperback (84 pages)

Author: Margaret Thorsborne & David Vinegrad
Published: March 2004
Publisher: Incentive Publishing, MIlton Keynes
Language: English
ISBN: 1904407056

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The authors are respected Australian practitioners and trainers who have worked internationally, including in the UK in developing and implementing restorative practices.

This book aims to show practical ways in which restorative practices can be applied in classroom practice.

Chapters include; working proactively, classroom conferences, individual, small and medium group conferences, facilitating conferences, what if?

Appendices include; classroom script, the 'No Blame' conference script, classroom conference report, classroom conference evaluation, letters to parents, case studies and recommended reading.

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This book provides and accessible and through description of possible classroom approaches. Although written from a non- UK perspective, many ideas are transferable.

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Restorative Practices and Approaches

Restorative Justice in Schools

Paper

Summary and Full Reports

http://www.youth-justice-board.gov.uk

Free as download or paper copy

Summary and full reports on the evaluation of restorative justice approaches between 2001 and 2004 in a number of schools in the London area. These practices included:

• restorative justice conferences by school staff and outside agencies (support staff, police and mediation service personnel)
• training school staff to implement restorative practices (including 'active listening', restorative enquiry, 'circle time' and mediation)
• developing peer mediation.

The evaluation aimed to detect changes in the school environment, as experienced by the pupils.

The report reviews the evidence and makes a number of recommendations about future implementation of RJ approaches in schools.

The research took place in Secondary Schools.

Policy Managers, Educational Psychologists, school management teams and interested staff.

The report indicates significant improvements reported by staff as a result of the various programmes. This provides useful insights into school options as well as evidence of success for those considering or advocating restorative approaches in their own school.

Relevant training issues are described and discussed.

Restorative Practices and Approaches

Conflict - prevention and management

Restorative Justice in Scotland

Electronic

Web Site

http://www.restorativejusticescotland.org.uk/

Free - public access web site

The site is managed by the Scottish Restorative Justice Consultancy and Training Service through SACRO (q.v.) with Scottish executive funding.

The aim of this site is:

• To provide up-to-date information about the use of restorative justice in Scotland.
• To provide a service to the restorative justice community in Scotland.
• To enable the wider international community to gain insight into the current status of restorative justice applications in Scotland.

The site offers generic information about restorative practices, including downloadable presentations and documents. It also has a small section dedicated to practices in schools, with downloadable documents giving the national perspective.

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This site is dedicated to supporting Scottish developments and practice. An interactive map of practice across Scottish schools is currently under construction.

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Restorative Practices and Approaches

Conflict - prevention and management

Restorative Justice in Action 1

Electronic

Video / Web-cast or download

Go to: www.teachers.tv

and search "Restorative Justice in Action 1"

This is a free-to-view on line web cast.

Those who register (free) with Teachers' TV can also download the programme to a PC for free.

This programme illustrates how one school has implemented a restorative approach to dealing with discipline issues.

The programme looks at:

• The impact restorative justice can have in the classroom environment
• Focusing less on instant punishment and more on encouraging children to think through the consequences of their behaviour
• The use of restorative justice in a series of incidents involving bad behaviour.

This 14 minute video follows a member of staff using restorative interventions to address two incidents involving disruptive pupil behaviour. As well as showing what happens during the process there are interviews with all the staff involved in the incidents.

Although taken from a Secondary school, the content is relevant to all sectors.

All, especially pupil support staff and senior management teams.

This is a useful resource to explain to staff (and parents / pupils) what a restorative approach might look like in practice. Staff are frank about the pros and cons.

It is assumed that the member of staff responsible for intervening has some training in approaches.

Restorative Practices and Approaches

Mediation

Conflict - prevention and management

Restorative Justice in Action 2

Electronic

Video / Web-cast or download

Go to: www.teachers.tv

and search "Restorative Justice in Action 2"

This is a free-to-view on line web cast.

Those who register (free) with Teachers' TV can also download the programme to a PC for free.

This programme illustrates how one school has implemented a restorative approach to dealing with pupil-pupil conflict.

This programme looks at:

• How restorative interventions can have a positive impact on learning
• How restorative, mediated approach is helping to resolve disputes between students
• How to get pupils talking so they can resolve their own arguments.

The 14 minute video follows a member of staff as she uses a mediated approach to deal with a simmering fall-out / bullying situation. The process of the initial meeting is followed in some detail, along with staff comments.

Although taken from a Secondary school, the content is relevant to all sectors.

All, especially pupil support staff and senior management teams.

This is a useful resource to explain to staff (and parents / pupils) what one particular restorative, mediated approach might look like in practice.

It is assumed that the member of staff responsible for intervening has some training in approaches.

Restorative Practices and Approaches

Restorative Justice Consortium

Electronic

Web site

http://www.restorativejustice.org.uk/?RJ_in_Schools

Free public access to the web site. A membership fee is required for to join the consortium and for additional web facilities.

This is a UK-based charity that aims to promote restorative justice for the public benefit as a means of resolving conflict and promoting reconciliation by:

• Promoting the use of restorative justice in the criminal justice system, in schools, in the workplace and elsewhere in the community in situations where conflict may arise
• Developing and promoting agreed standards and principles for evaluating and guiding restorative practice
• Advancing education and research on restorative justice and the publication of the useful results of that research

See above.

The site offers a access to a range of relevant research and publications for schools. They also organise conferences, seminars and other national events.

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A useful focal point that brings together contributions from a number of voluntary and commercial organisations working in the field of restorative justice.

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Restorative Practices and Approaches

Conflict - prevention and management

Mediation

Transforming Conflict

Electronic

Web site

www.transformingconflict.org

Free access to web site

A public-access web site that promotes commercial training and printed resources as well as offering free information.

To promote a range of restorative approaches in schools.

The site offers substantial text-based information on restorative justice, conflict resolution and peer mediation in schools. In particular, see the "Restorative Approaches & Practices" section for information and articles.

Primary, Secondary and Special

School management teams, class and support teachers.

As well as promoting the commercial side of this organisation, the site offers introductory information and useful insights into a range of approaches that are currently being used in schools.

Commercial training is offered on a range of approaches.

Restorative Practices and Approaches

The International Institute for Restorative Practices

Electronic

Web site

http://www.safersanerschools.org

Free - public access web site.

The International Institute for Restorative Practices ( IIRP) is a non-profit organisation that provides education, consulting and research in support of the development of restorative practices around the world.

The IIRP is aims to:

• discuss and publicise definitions, ideas, best practices, theories and standards for restorative practices
• undertake and publicise useful research about restorative practices
• encourage and develop education, training and educational resources about restorative practices

The IIRP has several programs, each focusing on the use of restorative practices in a different area. The above address id for their education section: SaferSanerSchools.

It contains a range of articles plus books and video resources that can be purchased on line.

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Although international in flavour, this is a US-based site and many of its resources are US in origin. The library contains a useful variety of examples of practice and research findings.

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Mediation Approaches with Pupils and Staff

Conflict - prevention and management

Peer Mediation in the UK: A guide for Schools

Paper

Booklet (33 pages)

Or download from:http://www.betterbehaviourscotland.gov.uk

via: Knowledge Hub > Pupil to Pupil > Resources & Research

Order for £2 or download free

This guide is part of the UK's contribution to a two-year European project 1 on mediation in schools funded by the Daphne- EU programme to combat violence against children, young people and women.

The purpose of the guide is to give those who work in and with schools a sense of what peer mediation is, what it sets out to achieve, and the issues that need to be considered if it is to be introduced into a school.

It looks primarily at literature produced in and for the UK because it is likely to be the most relevant as a starting point for those working in the UK.

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Senior management team, pupil support staff, interested teachers.

This is a useful review of current UK practice in the field and will help staff to identify issues that need to be considered if Peer Mediation is to be implemented in their school.

Appropriate training for peer mediators is discussed.

Mediation Approaches with Pupils and Staff

Conflict - prevention and management

Mediation- EU.net

Electronic

Web site

Project web site: www.mediation-eu.net

Public access site

This website is part of the work of a two-year European project* on mediation in schools funded by the Daphne- EU programme to combat violence against children, young people and women. There are four partner organizations: from Spain, Germany, Belgium and the UK.

The purpose of the website is to make available to school communities, and to educationalists and other professionals who work with schools, information, resources and contacts relevant to conflict resolution and peer mediation in schools.

The site is organised in the following sections:

• Conflict resolution and the prevention of violence
• Mediation
• Supportive strategies
• Case studies
• Resources
• Contacts
• Links

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Senior management team, pupil support staff, interested teachers.

This site draws together much of the current information in the field and includes practical resources and UK-based case studies that will be of interest to most schools.

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Mediation Approaches with Pupils and Staff

Conflict - prevention and management

Social, interpersonal and counselling skills

Let's Mediate

Paper

Resource pack

Stacey, H and Robinson, P
SAGE Publications Ltd
London

ISBN: 1 873 942 71 0

Or on line at: www.luckyduck.co.uk

Around £20

This is a teachers' guide to peer support and conflict resolution skills which provides background information and resources on a number of approaches.

To raise awareness about a range of responses to conflict and to support schools in planning and implementing specific approaches.

The resource consists of 171 pages of support text and 38 copiable activity sheets. Topics covered include:

• Circle Time
• Emotional Literacy
• Affirmation
• Problem Solving
• Co-Operation
• Conflict Resolution
• Communication
• Mediation

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This resource offers useful understanding to the rationale behind a number of approaches. As a training resource in mediation it is best used alongside the Peer Mediation Pack, produced by the same author (q.v.).

Most teachers should feel able to use the resource 'as is'. The development of mediation skills should be supported by suitable qualified trainers.

Mediation Approaches with Pupils and Staff

Peer Mediation Pack

Paper and electronic

Book and VHS video

Stacey, H
SAGE Publications Ltd
London

ISBN: 1 873 942 58 3

Or on line at: www.luckyduck.co.uk

Around £35

Designed to accompany the author's book 'Let's Mediate', this pack includes a video and training manual and provides a series of practical training sessions.

To provide teachers / trainers with a full set of resources to train potential peer mediators in schools.

The resource takes a step-by-step approach to supporting staff with section covering:

• Introduction To Peer Mediation
• Laying The Foundations For The Skills
• Selecting Mediators And Planning Training
• Video Examples For Training Sessions
• Maintenance Of The Programme.

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Staff involved in delivering peer mediation training.

Along with the publication "Let's Mediate" (q.v.) this resource provides comprehensive coverage of the training and establishment processes.

Teachers may require support from suitably experienced staff to implement the training programme. The development of mediation skills should be supported by suitable qualified trainers.

Mediation Approaches with Pupils and Staff

The Scottish Mediation Network

Electronic

Organisation web site

www.scottishmediation.org.uk

Free, public access web site and participation in Education Initiative Group. Membership for other services is £30 (individual) and £85 (schools).

The Scottish Mediation Network has as its purpose the promotion of mediation of all forms in Scotland. We believe that mediation is an underused option. Our strategic aim is put it in to the mainstream by 2005. The Network's longer-term vision is to embed mediation in to the way we resolve conflict in Scotland.

Acting as a focal point for mediators and organisations from all sectors offering mediation services in Scotland, the Network aims to link mediators to fellow mediators to encourage collaborative and best-practice working. Also we intend to link mediators to the public to help disseminate the benefits of a mediation-based approach to conflicts.

The SMN has an Education Initiative Group that coordinates efforts to promote peer and adult-child mediation services and approaches in schools and colleges.

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All, especially senior management teams.

This is the only Scottish organisation that and overview of mediation in Scottish schools. It can provide access to support materials and local trainers. It also organises conferences and training events.

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Mediation Approaches with Pupils and Staff

Restorative Practices and Approaches

Conflict - prevention and management

SACRO

Electronic

Organisation web site

www.sacro.org.uk

Free, public access web site.

Sacro is a registered charity and company, funded by the Scottish Executive. Its mission is to reduce conflict and offending and make communities across Scotland safer.

It aims to achieve safer communities by providing a range of high quality services to reduce conflict and offending.

Sacro provides consultancy and training services in community mediation and restorative justice. Local staff can provide mediation in neigbourhood disputes, including disputes that take place in schools. They can also provide peer mediation training and support to schools.

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All, especially pupil support staff and senior management teams.

Sacro services are widely available throughout Scotland - check their location map on the site. They are currently developing and expanding their services to schools in a number of areas.

Sacro can provide dedicated training in mediation for school staff and pupils.

Mediation Approaches with Pupils and Staff

Conflict - prevention and management

Peer Mediation

Electronic

Video / Web-cast or download

Go to: www.teachers.tv

and search "Peer Mediation"

This is a free-to-view on line web cast.

Those who register (free) with Teachers' TV can also download the programme to a PC for free.

This programme illustrates how one school has implemented peer mediation as a way of dealing with pupil-pupil conflict.

This programme aims to give in=some insight into th purpose of peer mediation and some of the implications and requirements of appropriate training.

The 15 minute video follows an experienced trainer as she discussed with staff and pupils how their Peer Mediation scheme was set up and how it is progressing. It also shows:

• A top-up training session, where pupils hone their listening, empathy and trust skills
• Mediators putting their skills to the test and trying to resolve a dispute between two young children
• Mediators from a local secondary school running a workshop for Year 6 pupils.

Although filmed in a Primary school, the content is relevant to all sectors.

All, especially pupil support staff and senior management teams.

This is a useful resource to help explain to staff, parents and pupils what peer mediation is and what it might look like in practice.

The programme looks at the importance of appropriate training for mediators.

Mediation Approaches with Pupils and Staff

Mediation UK

Electronic

Web site

http://www.mediationuk.org.uk/

Free public access with organisation membership and option.

Mediation UK is a national voluntary organisation dedicated to developing constructive means of resolving conflicts in communities. Their web site contains a section dedicated to the use of mediation in schools.

Mediation UK works to promote constructive ways of resolving conflict within communities, including schools. They seek to ensure that everyone has access to high quality mediation and that the principles and practice of mediation are supported by decision makers and the public, making mediation the first choice method of resolving conflicts. Their site aims to inform thinking and support developing practice.

The site contains useful information on the following topics:

• Mediation UK's support for mediation in schools
• The whole school approach
• Restorative conferencing
• Benefits to schools
• Peer mediation

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Senior management teams and any staff interested in mediation in schools.

Mediation UK has been involved in promoting mediation in schools for more than 30 years and has a wealth of knowledge about the issues involved, As a non-commercial organisation they are able to offer impartial information.

Information about training and trainers is available via their web site. (See also The Scottish Mediation Network).

Handbook (38 pages)

Social, Interpersonal and Counselling Skills

Peer Counselling in Schools - A time to Listen

Paper

Paperback (160 pages)

Cowie, H. and Sharp, S. (eds)
London: David Fulton (1996)

ISBN: 1853463671

Around £30

This is a study of the role of peer-helping in alleviating interpersonal difficulties in school settings. It

This book explains the theory and practice of peer counselling including ethical issues, confidentiality and training implications.

The book draws on the contributors' experience in training and developing school peer-counselling services in UK school and explores how peer counselling can support policies on bullying, equal opportunities and related personal issues.

Mainly secondary schools

Senior management and pupil support staff.

This book provides a useful guide to a potentially difficult form of peer support, with a thorough exploration of the potential pitfalls in setting up a scheme.

The need for appropriate training for peer counsellors is addressed.

Social, Interpersonal and Counselling Skills

Mediation

Peer Support in Action: From bystanding to standing by

Paper

Paperback (165 pages)

Cowie, H. and Wallace, P
Sage Publications
London

ISBN: 0 7619 6352 7

Around £20.00

This book provides an overview of the nature of peer support and the implications for school communities in setting up programmes.

To allow schools to consider in detail the range of peer support options and how these might be implemented.

A balance of theory, research and case studies is used to explore the various approaches to peer support. Information on appropriate training, ethical issues and evaluation is also provided.

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Senior management / pupil support staff and any staff interested in the topic.

This book [provides comprehensive background and support to any school considering how best to implement a peer support scheme. It is both accessible and thorough in its coverage.

The need for appropriate training for peer counsellors is addressed.

Social, Interpersonal and Counselling Skills

Counselling and Supporting Children in Distress

Paper

Paperback (139 pages)

Cowie, H. and Sharp, S.
Sage Publications
London

ISBN: 0761956180

Around £20

This book explores the common reasons behind children's distress and examines how counselling and other forms of interpersonal support can help them to develop resilience and to cope in schools.

The book aims to allow school staff and others working in support roles to understand factors that influence children's levels of distress and to identify effective support strategies.

The theory and practice of counselling in schools is explored through the use of case studies and practical examples. A range of issues is covered including fear, rejection, victimisation, disruptive and aggressive behaviour. Ethical and training issues and are also considered.

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Pupil support staff and educational psychologists.

This is an accessible and thorough exploration of counselling support in schools. It identifies the benefits and potential pitfalls of using counselling skills in a school setting as well as indicating how schools can act to help minimise distress in their pupils.

The importance of appropriate staff training in counselling skills is emphasised.

Social, Interpersonal and Counselling Skills

"Let's Stop Bullying" Pack

Paper

Worksheets, notes and leaflets

The pack can be ordered from:

Or download from: http://www.betterbehaviourscotland.gov.uk

via: Knowledge Hub > Teacher to Pupil > Resources & Research

Free

The "Let's Stop Bullying" Pack was distributed to schools in June 2005. It contains a number of resources to help in tackling the issue of bullying including:

• Bullying Worksheets
• Teacher's Notes - to accompany worksheets
• Pupil Leaflets
• Parent's Leaflets
• A pupils' magazine

The pack aims to provide teachers with practical materials that cover a range of contexts in which bullying can occur including:

• Difference
• Friendships
• New pupils

The range of materials offer staff structured ways of tackling topics and issues that can otherwise be difficult to initiate with pupils.

Primary (P6/7) and Secondary (S1/2)

Class and PSE teachers and pupil support staff

This is an informative and useful set of resources. Teacher's notes help guide staff in the use of the materials. Their variety provides opportunities for flexible approaches.

These materials are 'ready to use' for class / PSE teachers.

Social, Interpersonal and Counselling Skills

Behaviour Support Toolkit

Paper

Loose leaf pack (220 pages)

Glasgow City Council Positive Inclusion Partnership

The pack can be downloaded via: www.ltscotland.org.uk/inclusiveeducation/findresources/index.asp

Free

A pack consisting of a wide variety of worksheets and staff prompt sheets designed principally for use with pupils identified as experiencing social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.

This practical toolkit includes materials to encourage self-motivation, affirmations, helpful tools to promote home/school partnerships, and top tips to build positive behaviour skills in children.

The toolkit contains a wide selection of materials which can be used and/or adapted by teachers, organised under the following headings:

• Tools to encourage Self-motivation
• Affirmations - Good to give, good to receive
• Home-School Partnerships
• To build Skills in Children
• Teacher's Tools

All. Designed mainly for Primary pupils, some materials could be used equally effectively in other sectors.

Class teachers and pupil support staff.

This is a clearly organised resource that is designed to let teachers select approaches that will suit individual children or groups of children. Can be used equally effectively by class teachers and support staff.

These materials are 'ready to use' for class / support teachers.

Social, Interpersonal and Counselling Skills

Purr-fect Skills

Paper

Book with puppets

Rae, T.
SAGE Publications Ltd
London

ISBN: 1 873 942 18 4

Order online at: www.luckyduck.co.uk

Around £40

This is a social skills programme using two puppets to tell the stories of two young cats; one has just started school and the other is looking forward to it.

It is designed to teach early years pupils the basic social skills and the emotional vocabulary that they will need in order to function appropriately in both the school and home context.

The book provides scripts and activities for a series of lesson plans to teach young people how to interact socially with their peers.

Primary and Special

Class teachers

The pack, including two glove puppets to support pupils' interest and interaction, offers twenty sessions - each focusing on a specific skill with ideas to encourage follow-up work. Each describes a scenario using the puppets, then role-play, discussion and a practical activity to draw out and reinforce the key objectives.

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Social, Interpersonal and Counselling Skills

Quality Circle Time in the Secondary School

Paper

Paperback (164 pages)

Author: Jenny Mosley
Published: September 1999
Publisher: David Fulton Publishers Ltd
Language: English
ISBN: 1853466166

Around £20

This work provides a rationale, framework and whole-school model for Quality Circle Time and its application in secondary schools. This involves establishing an ongoing, timetabled process of circle-meetings for adults and students.

It aims to support teachers in enhancing their own self-improvement and to inspire it in others. Building emotional literacy and respectful assertiveness through Circle Time can complement the school's behaviour management and anti-bullying policies.

The book offers over 100 themed activities and practical strategies to help build teachers' confidence and circle time skills. Frankly reported case studies give useful examples quality circle time specifically for secondary schools and further education colleges.

Secondary and Special Education.

Class and pupil support teachers

This resource provides evidence that Circles can work effectively in secondary schools through the PSE syllabus, tutorial time, subject teaching, as well as in work with pupils with additional support needs.

Training in the management of circles is advised for new-comers to the approach.

Social, Interpersonal and Counselling Skills

Quality Circle Time in Action

Video + handbook

VHS (30 min)

Positive Press Ltd

Ref: QCTIA

http://qualitycircletime.co.uk

Around £20

Video and handbook of 'live' excerpts of circle time sessions with lower primary pupils - led by Jenny Mosley.

This video aims to introduce Primary teachers to what effective circle time practice looks like.

These 'bite-sized chunks' of actual demonstration work with un-rehearsed pupils using circle time props such as puppets, magic cape, talking egg and a rainstick allow staff and others to quickly get a flavour of what circle time is about.

Primary

Class and support teachers

A useful way to see Jenny Mosley in action and to explore the implications of the approach before embarking on staff development.

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Conflict - prevention and management

Problem-Solving and Solution Focussed approaches Social, interpersonal and counselling skills

Anger Alphabet

Paper and electronic

Resource pack / CDROM

Rae, T and Simmons, K
SAGE Publications Ltd
London

ISBN: 1 873 942 69 9

Order online at: www.luckyduck.co.uk

Around £21

This is an emotional development programme for young children who are struggling to deal with feelings of anger appropriately.

This programme aims to help children understand their anger and to:

• distinguish between behaviours
• develop anger management strategies
• express strong feelings in an assertive way
• learn to recognise anger in its early stages
• develop an understanding of others perspectives.

They are encouraged to learn that anger is not always harmful and negative but should be managed effectively.

The programme consists of 26 elements including complete teacher instructions, discussion topics, Circle Time activities, photocopiable posters and worksheets, and ideas for plenary and follow-up work.

Primary and Special

Pupil support staff and class teachers

This is a comprehensive programme aimed at 6 - 11 year olds with a wide range of support materials.

Teachers may require support from suitably experienced staff to implement the training programme.

Conflict - prevention and management

CR Info

Electronic

Web site

http://www.crinfo.org/menu/education.jsp

Free - public access web site

CRInfo is a free, US-based, online clearinghouse, indexing more than 25,000 peace- and conflict resolution-related Web pages, books, articles, audiovisual materials, organizational profiles, events, and current news articles.

To act as a central point for those interested in conflict resolution approaches in schools and the wider community.

The Education section includes a "build your own" virtual textbook system, an Internet-based conflict research training program, and extensive links to resources on elementary, secondary, and higher education, as well as professional training.

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A very extensive resource. Much of the content is US-based, but many of the resources and ideas are transferable.

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Conflict - prevention and management

On the Same Side

Paper

Book

Ingouville, F.
SAGE Publications Ltd
London

ISBN: 1 4129 1079 X

Order online at: www.luckyduck.co.uk

Around £18

A book of memories, anecdotes and examples in which the author draws on his own experience to illustrate the vast array of human conflict and solutions.

This is designed as a generic resource. The stories can be used with individuals, groups and classes in schools to:

• generate discussion
• stimulate thinking in assemblies
• enrich mediation training
• support win/win positions
• help those in conflict find solutions.

The book consist of 133 short stories which can be used to help resolve conflict.

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Useful as a starting point or alternative way in to looking at conflict.

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Conflict - prevention and management

Mediation Approaches with Pupils and Staff

Social, Interpersonal and Counselling Skills

Problem-Solving and Solution Focussed approaches

Managing Student Behavior In Today's Schools

Electronic and paper

Web site / paper resources

http://education.ufl.edu/web/?pid=305

College of Education, University of Florida

Varies with resources

This web site is the result of multiple research initiatives funded by the Office of Special Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education, to study:

• conflict resolution and peer mediation in middle schools
• the preventive effects of an anger management/social problem-solving curriculum for upper elementary and middle/junior high school students

The site aims to provide information and resources for teachers and schools on the above issues.

Samples of materials produced for the project can be downloaded as pdf files. Individual packages can be ordered directly via the site.

Upper Primary and Secondary

Class teachers, pupils support staff and senior management teams

These well-researched materials have been produced in the US and have some cultural nuances, but the concepts are transferable.

Teachers may require support from suitably experienced staff to implement the training programme.

Conflict - prevention and management

Social, Interpersonal and Counselling Skills

Problem-Solving and Solution Focussed approaches Restorative Practices and Approaches

Mediation Approaches with Pupils and Staff

Dealing with Disruption

Electronic

Web site and CDROM

The CDROM was funded by the Scottish Executive Education Department in 2001 and produced by Moray House School of Education, The University of Edinburgh, SiTC, Moray House, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh. EH8 8AQ

It can be viewed on the web via: http://sitc.education.ed.ac.uk/Dealing_With_Disruption/

Free - public access web site

This package contains a wide selection of CPD exercises that staff can use in small groups or singly. These cover a range of common sources of disruption and explore effective responses through a reflective approach.

This package was produced to provide examples of effective practice and to provide staff with discreet CPD sessions that can be selected to suit the needs of teacher and other staff.

Each session contains texts, audio and / or video samples and prompt questions arranged around particular approaches that are being used currently in Scottish schools.

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This is an ideal resource for CPD coordinators at authority or school level. It is equally accessible to individual staff or groups of teachers. Sessions are designed to fit easily into typical CPD time slots.

Accessible and appropriate to all staff.

Conflict - prevention and management

The Hideout

Electronic

Web site

www.thehideout.org.uk

Free - public access web site

The Hideout provides help, information and support for children and young people - whether they currently live with violence, have experienced violence in the past or if they know someone else going through it. It has been produced by Women's Aid and is supported by BBC Children in Need.

It aims to support children in distress because of domestic violence. It includes information to explain what domestic violence is, how it affects children and where to go for more help.

The site is designed for children to use on their own or with support. As well as useful information and advice, it contains activities that can help children to express and understand their feelings.

All. The site should be accessible to children with a reading age of around 9+.

Any staff involved in supporting children who may be affected by domestic abuse.

Although not primarily a staff resource, the site contains useful information and ideas for supporting young people, as well as being a direct resource for the children themselves.

N/A

Conflict - prevention and management

Mediation Approaches with Pupils and Staff

Leap Confronting Conflict

Electronic

Organisation Web Site

http://www.leaplinx.com

Free public access web site.

Leap Confronting Conflict is a national voluntary youth organisation and registered charity providing opportunities, regionally and nationally, for young people and adults to explore creative approaches to conflicts in their lives.

Since 1987, Leap has been:

• Raising awareness of conflicts facing young people in the community
• Helping young people to find possible solutions to the issues they face
• Training adults who work with young people to confront conflict.

They work through interactive group work, and prioritise young people who are experiencing disadvantage and exclusion for places on our projects. They also sell a range of relevant publications.

All

All

The site contains information about a range of conflict resolution programmes and also contacts forThe Young Mediators' Network: The only national, youth-led support network for young mediators.

Information about training events is sent regularly to members. These events are normally based in England.

Problem-Solving and Solution Focussed Approaches

Social, Interpersonal and Counselling Skills

Conflict - prevention and management

Inclusive Education in Primary Schools

Paper

Loose leaf pack

www.barnardos.org.uk/resources

£85.00

A comprehensive resource pack, published in 2006, covering a range of approaches, including problem-solving and solution-focussed methods that have been tried and tested in Scottish Primary schools.

To provide teachers with practical examples of a range of approaches in a format that allows staff to select and develop an approach to suit identified needs.

The pack is organised into three main sections:

• Working with children
• Working with parents
• Working with teachers

Each section contains a number of practical approaches supported by case studies, printable materials and research evidence.

The pack was produced from practice in the Primary sector but contains much that will transfer readily to Secondary and Special school contexts.

All

This is an accessible package, designed to be used equally by individual staff and as a whole school resource.

Most of the approaches have been selected to have minimal training requirements.

Problem-Solving and Solution Focussed approaches

Conflict - prevention and management

Talk Time ("Circle of Friends")

Paper / Electronic

Book & CD

Rae, T andMacConville, R.
SAGE Publications Ltd
London

ISBN: 1-4129-1204-0

Order online at: www.luckyduck.co.uk

Around £20

A Peer Support Programme to encourage a caring and co-operative classroom.

This book provides a description of a peer support programme called Circle of Friends, aimed at encouraging peer support to assist young people who have behaviour problems or lack friends. It includes training materials for the young volunteers.

The book provides all the materials required for a training programme involving six sessions, as well as background texts explaining the approach.

All. Principally aimed at children aged 7-14.

Senior management teams, pupil support staff, class and PSE teachers.

The programme aims to harness the skills of children who are strongest in order to include the weaker members of the school community whilst promoting a more positive and inclusive ethos and practice.

Teachers may require support from suitably experienced staff to implement the training programme.

Problem-Solving and Solution Focussed approaches

Conflict - prevention and management

Social, interpersonal and counselling skills

Crucial Skills

Paper

Hand book

Johnson, P and Rae, T
SAGE Publications Ltd
London

ISBN: 1 873 942 67 2

Order online at: www.luckyduck.co.uk

Around £23

This resource is an anger management and problem solving teaching programme.

This programme is aimed at students with challenging and angry behaviours leading to disaffection and disciplinary problems. The programme promotes self-belief in students that they can effect change in their behaviour and achieve a positive outcome to reduce the risk of exclusion.

The handbook includes teacher notes, lesson plans and photocopiable resources. The 10 lessons and follow up work empower students to:

• reflect on behaviour and consequences
• recognise and understand feelings
• develop strategies to control angry outbursts
• respond to conflict without anger
• resolve relationship difficulties.

Secondary and Special

Pupil Support staff

Aimed at students, aged 11 to 16, the handbook provides a structured programme that can be worked through with individuals or groups of students.

Teachers may require support from suitably experienced staff to implement the training programme.

Problem-Solving and Solution Focussed approaches

Social, interpersonal and counselling skills

Conflict - prevention and management

Problem Postcards

Paper and electronic

Book & CD

Koeries, J., Marris, B., and Rae, T.
SAGE Publications Ltd
London

ISBN: 1 4129 1074 9

Order online at: www.luckyduck.co.uk

Around £20

This is a training programme for children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties who are disaffected and difficult, and could be at risk of exclusion.

The programme can be delivered to groups or whole classes and aims to improve self-esteem and to develop your Social, Emotional and Behavioural Skills.

This 14-session programme is built around Circle Time activities and solution focused thinking. The theme of each session is a problem postcard from a young person highlighting a problem that will have a relevance to the participants who then try to act as 'agony aunts', focusing their thinking on how to make things better, proving to them that they do possess the knowledge and the skills and can choose these behaviours.

Mainly Primary. Aimed at children aged 7-11.

Pupil Support staff and class teachers

The resource includes comprehensive facilitator instructions, warm ups, activities, Circle Time questions and worksheets and can be delivered to groups or whole classes.

Teachers may require support from suitably experienced staff to implement the training programme.

Problem-Solving and Solution Focussed approaches

Teaching Self-Control in the Classroom

Paper

Resource pack

Gourley, P.
SAGE Publications Ltd
London

ISBN: 1 873 942 82 6

Order online at: www.luckyduck.co.uk

Around £22

This pack offers teachers a cognitive behavioural approach to help children learn self-control.

The pack aims to help children to:

• reflect on behaviour and consequences
• learn to control impulsivity - stop and think
• manage feelings
• practise positive self talk.

The publication contains all the necessary teaching materials, lesson notes and copiable resources needed to work on self-control techniques and problem solving strategies in the primary classroom. The context for delivery is based around seven stories.

Primary and Special (aimed at 7 - 11 year olds)

Class teachers and pupil support staff

The pack aims to provide teachers with a new and different approach to the teaching of responsible behaviour and decision-making.

No prior knowledge of cognitive behaviour theory is necessary.

Problem-Solving and Solution Focussed approaches

Think Before You Act!

Paper and electronic

Handbook and CDROM

Hymans, M.
SAGE Publications Ltd
London

ISBN: 1 904 315 05 4

Order online at: www.luckyduck.co.uk

Around £25

A programme of lessons that is directed towards improving thinking skills and behaviour in all students, including those with behaviour difficulties.

This resource aims to motivate children to actively participate in lessons whilst enabling teachers to mediate in young peoples thinking processes. It encourages learners to strengthen the link between thinking and behaviour.

This publication provides 12 lessons. Each lesson plan includes teacher instructions, group activities and photocopiable resources. A CD- ROM is provided with all the activity sheets and 18 full colour posters.

All (Recommended for ages 9-16)

All

This is an innovative teaching and learning resource that brings the work of de Bono and other experts on teaching and thinking skills into the classroom through a manageable, structured learning programme.

N/A

Problem-Solving and Solution Focussed approaches

Teaching Toward Solutions: A Solution Focused Guide to Improving Student Behaviour, Grades, Parental Support and Staff Morale

Paper

Paperback (188 pages)

Publisher: Crown House Publishing
Language: English
ISBN: 1904424074

Around £20

This book offers teachers a positive alternative for students with challenging behavioural issues and poor results, putting solution-focused ideas into practice.

This guide aims to give teachers advice and strategies on handling students with behaviour and attainment problems.

Working from a solution-focused theoretical perspective, sections include:

• How to create a motivational atmosphere
• Stopping behavioural problems before they begin
• Conducting meetings with resistant parents
• Dealing with ADD, anger, abuse, school phobias and depression
• Discipline
• Creating opportunities for students to change their reputations and improve

All

All

The techniques and strategies included are practical and clearly presented. Ideal for newly qualified and student teachers as well as experienced teachers looking for an effective solution based approach.

No previous training in solution-focussed techniques is assumed.

Problem-Solving and Solution Focussed approaches

"Bam, the Kids' Wizard"

Electronic

Web site / CDROM

Kids' Skills

Helsinki Brief Therapy Institute

www.kidsskills.org/

Around £30

The Helsinki Brief Therapy Institute is a commercial organisation that promotes solution-focused approaches.

"Bam, the Kids' Wizard" is a computer program based on Kids' Skills, a solution-focused learning approach that helps children to overcome problems.

The program aims to take the child (with adult support) through the process of identifying a concern and planning how they will develop their skills to address it. The program is aimed at children aged from 4 to 12 but even teenagers and adults can benefit from a consultation with Bam.

The process takes 30-60 minutes. There are two versions of the program, one which helps children get rid of bad habits, or behavioural problems, and another which helps children address fears and worries. It provides step by step, interactive discourse and produces a plan and certificate at the end of the process.

Primary and Special

Class teachers and support staff

The web site also contains information on solution-focused approaches to supporting children. There is a link to a web shop that has a range of resources aimed at children in Primary and Secondary education.

Staff may need to familiarise themselves with aspects of solution focussed theory and practice before using these materials.