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Building Relational Schools Through Reflective Practice

Why Restorative Practice Starts With Relationships, Not Rules

Kristy Elliott

Published on: 01/07/2026

Rules tell people what not to do. Relationships give people a reason to do better. Here's why restorative practice has to start with connection, and what that looks like in practice.

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Connection Before Correction, What It Really Means in Schools

Kristy Elliott

Published on: 28/04/2026

What does connection before correction actually look like at 8:47am when a student won't go to class? A practical, honest look at this core restorative idea.

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What is Restorative Practice? A Beginner's Guide for Educators

Kristy Elliott

Published on: 12/04/2026

What does restorative practice actually mean, and what does it look like in real classrooms? A grounded, beginner-friendly guide for educators.

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Restorative Practice & Trauma-Informed Education

Kristy Elliott

Published on: 17/09/2025

Moving beyond scripted responses to authentic connection. Discover how to recognise trauma, adapt restorative processes, and create genuine repair rather than punishment in disguise.

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