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Connection Before Correction, What It Really Means in Schools

Connection Before Correction, What It Really Means in Schools

Connection Before Correction, What It Really Means in SchoolsKristy 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

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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Restorative Practice & Trauma-Informed Education

Restorative Practice & Trauma-Informed Education

Restorative Practice & Trauma-Informed EducationKristy 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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Your Brain Learns From Rejection

Your Brain Learns From Rejection

Your Brain Learns From RejectionKristy 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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