Restorative practices are increasingly being recognised as effective tools for repairing relationships that have been damaged through conflict and harm. Effective training in restorative facilitation is crucial to ensuring restorative processes delivered in any setting are safe, positive experiences for all involved.
The Royal Borough of Greenwich has developed a unique Level 5 training programme, credit rated by the University of Greenwich, and RJC approved at Intermediate/Advanced level. The course combines three crucial elements of theory, practice and implementation to ensure the development of effective RA facilitators.
The Level 5 programme consists of two 30 credit modules and Module 2 is focused on Practice and Reflection. This module will support practitioners to:
- Develop effective facilitation skills in restorative practice, which meet nationally recognised best practice standards
- Cultivate skills in reflective practice and understand the importance of being a reflective restorative practitioner.
Practitioners will:
- develop their skills and knowledge in restorative practice and work towards a Level 5 University qualification and RJC practitioner registration.
Settings will:
- benefit from having staff with specialist skills and knowledge who can evidence their practice meets nationally recognised best practice standards.
This Module 2 course is for learners who have already completed our RA Level 5 Module 1 course and evidenced their eligibility by completing the necessary application form.
23rd June 2026 (1:00pm - 2:30pm)
1st July 2026 (3:30pm - 5:00pm)
14th July 2026 (9:30am - 11:00am)
8th September 2026 (9:30am - 11:00am)
23rd September 2026 (3:30pm - 5:00pm)
6th October 2026 (9:30am - 11:00am)
20th October 2026 (9:30am - 11:00am)
10th November 2026 (9:30am - 11:00am)
Training will include:
- Learning about fine and gross motor skills
- Mark making
- Prewriting shapes
- Letter formation
- Assistive technology available to support handwriting/writing development
Pupils will:
- benefit from carefully planned support tailored to meet individual needs
Staff will:
- have increased confidence to support pupils with their fine motor skills development and mark making with a view to developing their handwriting
- have an understanding about the variety of assistive technology available to support handwriting/writing development
SENCOs, Teachers, and support staff supporting children with Down Syndrome
- peer-to-peer networking & support
- receive updates from the local authority Wraparound Lead
- share best practice policies & procedures
- maintain high professional standards
- keep children at the heart of practice
before/after school providers (on non domestic
premises)
holiday club providers
primary schools delivering wraparound care
including breakfast clubs
youth & community clubs
This is a discussion-focused meeting that links to current EYFS developments both nationally and locally. Leaders are able to network with colleagues and share best practice across Royal Greenwich schools.
Feedback from previous participants:
"Extremely informative, as always."
"I find these meetings valuable to keep up to date on issues and to talk with colleagues working with the same or similar age."
Pupils will:
- experience high quality EYFS provision
Practitioners will:
- benefit from being given important updates relating to EYFS statutory guidance
Settings will:
- make links with other settings across the Local Authority and will share effective EYFS practice through wider networking
Early Years Foundation Stage Leaders