Events & Courses

December 10, 2025
to December 10, 2025

This practical 2.5 hour workshop shares best practice in a restorative approach to the handling of a safeguarding disclosure.

January 12, 2026
to January 13, 2026

This two-day training provides a highly practical
exploration of complex and sensitive casework and is open only to
practitioners who have already completed restorative justice facilitator training and who have existing experience of facilitation.
Participants learn to complete detailed risk assessments, apply effective interview techniques, navigate the Criminal Justice System, and collaborate with key partners. The course also covers shuttle processes, restorative letters, the nuances of face-to-face meetings, and the development of robust outcome agreements, alongside clear post-intervention and exit strategies.

January 12, 2026
to January 16, 2026

As a part of our Connect CPD initiative, we are pleased to announce our upcoming Annual Restorative Practice CPD Symposium from 12th January to 16th January 2026. Join us ONLINE for 12 hours of CPD spread over 5 days. Our symposium will cover a diverse range of topics relevant to those involved in restorative work across a variety of settings.

January 13, 2026
to February 12, 2026

This Restorative Justice Council approved course, with a specific focus on education settings, will give you a clear understanding of the context for the restorative approach and equip you with the skills to build a healthy community within your setting so that relationships are valued, conflict is reduced and learning capacity is enhanced. Designed for busy teachers.
The equivalent of a 3 day course, split into bite-size modules over 5 weeks.

February 2, 2026
to February 4, 2026

REF provides accredited training, coaching, facilitation, and consultancy across Restorative Practices (RP) and Restorative Justice (RJ). Known for high-quality, practical, and engaging delivery, REF works with a wide range of internationally recognised organisations. Training is led by experienced practitioners, ensuring a strong, evidence-based learning experience. All courses are delivered via Zoom, with electronic resources and a detailed training manual included.

February 3, 2026
to February 17, 2026

*Please note that this is a three-day course delivered on 3, 10, and 17 February 2026.*

REF’s Restorative Practice (RP) course is approved by the Restorative Justice Council (RJC). Delivered via Zoom by experienced practitioners, this course provides participants with essential skills in restorative communication, conflict resolution, and facilitated conversations.

Through a practical, three-day structure, learners gain confidence in holding restorative conversations, delivering circles, and applying relational frameworks across a range of professional settings. Certificates are awarded on completion, and discounts are available for group and concessionary bookings.

March 2, 2026
to March 12, 2026

Our 2 day on-line introduction to restorative approaches in a primary, secondary and special setting. It will be delivered by Restorative Justice 4 Schools a leading training provider of restorative training to schools within the UK and Europe. Our personal experience of implementing a restorative approach comes from working directly within schools, this allows us to contextualise the implementation and delivering of restorative outcomes to pupils and staff and talk about any barriers you are likely to meet and how you may overcome them.

March 2, 2026
to March 12, 2026

Our 4 day on-line restorative justice conference training in a primary, secondary and special setting also includes the introductory restorative approaches training so anyone can attend without prior experience. It will be delivered by Restorative Justice 4 Schools a leading training provider of restorative training to schools within the UK and Europe. Our experience of implementing restorative justice conferencing comes from working directly within schools, this allows us to contextualise the implementation and delivering of restorative conferences to challenging and vulnerable pupils, talk about any barriers you are likely to meet and how you may overcome them.

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