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Your Brain Learns From Rejection

Kristy Elliott

Published on: 23/07/2025

New research deepens our understanding of why relationships matter so profoundly in education. When we recognize that students' brains are constantly learning from every social interaction, we move beyond simply managing behaviour to actively supporting the social learning that helps students thrive in relationship with others.

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Supporting Student Self-Determination with Restorative Practice | Restorative Pathways

Kristy Elliott

Published on: 23/06/2025

Explore how restorative practice nurtures autonomy, relatedness, and competence—building student self-determination and agency in the classroom and beyond.

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Beyond the Classroom: Extending Restorative Practice to All Staff | Restorative Pathways

Kristy Elliott

Published on: 23/06/2025

Restorative practice isn't just for students. Discover how embedding it across your whole school culture—staff, leadership, and community—deepens connection and trust.

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Do You Have a Restorative Mindset? | Restorative Pathways

Kristy Elliott

Published on: 23/06/2025

A restorative mindset goes beyond actions—it's how we see students, behaviour, and relationships. Discover what this looks like in practice and intention.

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