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Level 5 Restorative Approaches Programme Module 2: Practice and Reflection

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.

Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
Date
29th April 2026 (9:30am - 4:30pm)
18th May 2026 (9:30am - 11:00am)
23rd June 2026 (9:30am - 11:00am)
2nd 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)
Venue
The full-day, module Briefing Seminar will be delivered in person at the PDC. Tutorials will be delivered online - full details will be provided to participants.
Tutors
Rachel Quine, RBG Restorative Approaches Service Manager
Cost
£400 for RBG schools
£400 for non-RBG schools

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Primary Geography Subject Leader Network Meetings
We would like to invite primary Geography Subject Leaders to attend a series of 3 network meetings that will take place over the course of the academic year. The meetings will be a fantastic opportunity to meet colleagues from different schools, share good practice and discuss current research and initiatives.
The sessions will be run by Pete Dickinson, the Geography Lead at Alex Mcleod, as part of the work with RBG EYFS/Primary Strategy Group. Pete has experience of teaching and leading Geography at both primary and secondary schools and is passionate about working with other Geography leads across Greenwich.
The sessions will include: 
  • Opportunities for leaders to reflect on their leadership of Geography and identify areas to develop back in school
  • Collaborate and share best practice with Geography leads across Greenwich
  • A close look at progression of different strands of Geography from EYFS to YR7
  • A deep understanding of substantive and disciplinary subject knowledge
  • Understanding what excellence looks like
  • Online opportunities to keep in touch between sessions
We encourage subject leaders from all Greenwich primary schools and with all levels of experience to join us. KS3 Geography teachers/leads are welcome to attend.
Greenwich Learning Partnership
Date
5th May 2026 (1:00pm - 4:00pm)
Venue
Natural History Museum
Tutors
Peter Dickinson
Cost
Free to GLP Subscribing Schools
Free to non GLP Subscribing Schools

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'WORD UP' Approach

The Word Up approach is suitable for children working significantly below the Key Stage standards and not responding successfully to the traditional 'synthetic phonics' methods. This is a whole word reading and language development approach, particularly suitable for children who are visual learners.

Pupils:

  • with visual strengths, but difficulties with the 'synthetic phonics' approach, will have access to an alternative approach to reading

Staff will:

  • understand why a whole word approach to reading may be more effective for some pupils
  • know how to deliver Word Up style activities

SENCOs, Teachers and Teaching Assistants

Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
Date
6th May 2026 (9:30am - 3:00pm)
Venue
SEND Outreach Service, Discovery School, Battery Road, SE28 0JN
Tutors
SEND Outreach Support Service
Cost
Free to RBG schools
£50 for non-RBG schools

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**Looking Ahead to Ofsted **
A workshop style training for providers to prepare for upcoming Ofsted inspections

We will be looking at:

• what to expect on the day of your inspection

• what is required to achieve Good/Outstanding at inspection

• importance of effective and consistent safeguarding practices in your setting

• the key components to ensure safe and inclusive recruitment

• tools to improve your practice

• what makes a setting truly inclusive to all children, families and staff members

• testimonials of recent Ofsted inspections

• how to confidently discuss Cultural Capital 

Greenwich Direct Services to Schools
Date
7th May 2026 (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Venue
Online delivery - This session will be delivered virtually
Tutors
Cost
Free for non-RBG schools

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