Restorative Justice Council

Restorative IQ Diploma in Restorative Practice in Schools

This Level 4 Diploma develops core and advanced restorative practice for schools, aligned with safeguarding, equality duties and statutory guidance. It positions restorative practice as a whole-school culture, not a behaviour strategy. The course covers belonging, relationships, trauma-informed and safe practice, restorative language, enquiry, circles, accountability without shame, and equity. It emphasises staff wellbeing, co-working, fair process, and sustainable implementation, supporting long-term cultural change, improved attendance, inclusion, and psychologically safe school communities.

RP Level 4 Diploma

This comprehensive Level 4 Diploma equips education professionals with the knowledge, skills, and ethical framework required to embed restorative practice as a sustainable whole-school culture. Aligned with safeguarding requirements, equality duties, statutory behaviour and attendance guidance, the programme balances relational practice with professional rigour and safe delivery.

Participants explore restorative practice as a cultural approach rooted in belonging, relationships, accountability without shame, and psychological safety. The course addresses real-world school pressures including workload, behaviour, attendance, trauma, and staff wellbeing, positioning restorative practice as protective, not permissive.

Through a structured progression, learners develop competence in restorative language, enquiry, circles, trauma-informed practice, risk and suitability assessment, and fair process. Emphasis is placed on staff regulation, co-working, and shared responsibility, recognising wellbeing as central to safeguarding and effective practice.

The programme supports implementation at classroom, staff, family, and whole-school levels, with a strong focus on equity, disproportionality, and reaching the hardest to engage. Ongoing reflection, monitoring, and evaluation ensure impact, while final sessions focus on leadership, induction, and long-term sustainability so restorative practice becomes embedded beyond the course itself.

COURSE DATES

Start Date: 22 June 2026

End Date: 22 May 2027

Event Start Time: 6:00 pm

Event Finish Time: 7:00 pm

LOCATION

Online

COURSE FEES

Total programme cost: £2400
Charge for INSET: £350 per session

BOOKING INFORMATION

andrew@restorative-iq.org
hattiemcsherry@gmail.com

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact Name | Harriet McSherry

Email | hattiemcsherry@gmail.com

Website | https://restorative-iq.org/

 

This course is being hosted by an RJC member organisation. It is not delivered by, or on behalf of, the RJC. The RJC has not assessed and is not responsible for the quality of the course content

 
When
22 Jun 2026 6:00pm to 22 May 2027 7:00pm
Location
Online Course
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