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

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

What is Restorative Practice? A Beginner's Guide for EducatorsKristy 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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Do You Have a Restorative Mindset? | Restorative Pathways

Do You Have a Restorative Mindset? | Restorative Pathways

Do You Have a Restorative Mindset? | Restorative PathwaysKristy 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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Tending vs. Watering: Shifting from Restorative Doing to Being | Restorative Pathways

Tending vs. Watering: Shifting from Restorative Doing to Being | Restorative Pathways

Tending vs. Watering: Shifting from Restorative Doing to Being | Restorative PathwaysKristy Elliott
Published on: 23/06/2025

Explore the difference between “watering” (routine troubleshooting) and “tending” (relational presence) in restorative practice, showing how deeper engagement fosters trust and growth.

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What We Learned from School Closures: Restorative Insights | Restorative Pathways

What We Learned from School Closures: Restorative Insights | Restorative Pathways

What We Learned from School Closures: Restorative Insights | Restorative PathwaysKristy Elliott
Published on: 23/06/2025

The pandemic disrupted routines but also revealed what matters most in education—relationships, flexibility, and care. A reflective look at what to carry forward.

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