Johnstown Primary School Awarded RJC Registered Restorative Organisation Status
The Restorative Justice Council is pleased to announce that Johnstown Primary School has been awarded Registered Restorative Organisation Status, recognising the school’s commitment to embedding restorative practice across its whole school community.
This recognition reflects the collective efforts of learners, staff and families at Johnstown Primary School to foster a positive, inclusive and respectful learning environment grounded in restorative values. Through the registration process, the school demonstrated how restorative practice underpins its approach to relationships, wellbeing and learning, and how these principles are reflected consistently across school life.
Commenting on the award, the school described the recognition as both meaningful and motivating. Achieving Registered Status provided a valuable opportunity to review and evaluate restorative practice across the school, whilst also acknowledging the hard work and shared commitment of the wider school community. The process supported renewed confidence in the school’s restorative approach and helped clarify priorities for the next stage of its restorative journey.
The registration process also enabled focused reflection on the quality and consistency of practice. It supported the school to take stock of how restorative approaches are applied across different contexts and to identify next steps in the continued development of its restorative culture. This reflective learning is a core element of the RJC’s registration framework and is designed to support long‑term sustainability rather than one‑off recognition.
Laura Reynolds, Deputy Headteacher at Johnstown Primary School, said:
“Achieving the recognition of becoming a Registered Restorative Organisation is a proud moment for our school community. It recognises the dedication of our learners, staff and families in embedding restorative values that promote respect, inclusion and positive relationships across our school.”
Jim Simon, Chief Executive Officer of the Restorative Justice Council, added:
“Achieving Registered Restorative Organisation Status is a significant milestone. It demonstrates that restorative practice at Johnstown Primary School is not only well‑intentioned, but embedded, reflective and aligned with the standards we expect of high‑quality restorative work. This status recognises the collective commitment of the school community to building a respectful, inclusive culture where relationships are central to learning and wellbeing.”
In encouraging other schools to consider registration, Johnstown Primary School has emphasised the importance of sharing learning openly. The school views registration not simply as recognition, but as part of a wider commitment to strengthening restorative cultures across education settings and creating learning environments where every individual feels respected, valued and supported.
The RJC congratulates Johnstown Primary School on achieving Registered Restorative Organisation Status and welcomes the school as part of the growing network of organisations committed to high‑quality, principled restorative practice.
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