Bring Restorative Circles to Life in Your Classroom
A practical guide to building connection, voice, and belonging, one circle at a time
Created by educator and restorative practice consultant Kristy Elliott, this guide helps you confidently introduce and embed circle pedagogy in your classroom or school community.
Introduction to Restorative Practices
MELBOURNE - In-person
27 August 2025
With Kristy Elliott - Educator, Facilitator, Founder of Restorative Pathways
Relationships at the Heart of School Culture
In schools where relationships flourish, students thrive, and communities grow stronger. This one-day training invites educators and school staff into the foundational principles of Restorative Practice, a relational approach to behaviour, wellbeing, and culture-building.
Grounded in neuroscience, psychology, and real classroom experience, this session gives you both the why and the how
behind a restorative mindset.
What's Inside:
The foundations of circle pedagogy and its purpose in schools
Strategies to build strong relationships and student engagement
A simple, flexible framework for running effective circles
20+ mixers and energisers to foster connection and participation
Real-world insights from schools using circles to shift culture
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
The foundational theory of restorative practice in school settings
How to cultivate a restorative mindset and culture
Neuroscience and trauma-informed principles behind restorative work
Practical language, tools and processes to address harm and build belonging
Using circle pedagogy to deepen connection and classroom community
Who This Is For
Perfect for teachers, wellbeing coordinators, and school leaders who want to implement restorative practices in meaningful, sustainable ways — whether you’re just starting out or refining your current approach.
The Guide Details
$10 AUD
Delivery: Instant PDF download
All sales are final due to the digital nature of this product
MEET your facilitator
Hi, I'm Kristy!
I'm an educator, consultant, and passionate advocate for restorative practice and educator wellbeing. Over the past two decades, I’ve worked in and alongside schools to help build connected, inclusive communities where people feel safe, valued, and heard.
As the founder of Restorative Pathways, I draw on both my experience in education and my background in Applied Positive Psychology
to help schools embed restorative practices in ways that are practical, sustainable, and human-first.
I believe deeply in the power of relationships, and I’m so looking forward to sharing tools, stories, and strategies with you across this 3-part series.
Credentials at a Glance
- Here's some stuff
Masters of Applied Positive Psychology (University of Melbourne)
20+ years working in education
International speaker and workshop facilitator
Advocate for "well teachers, teach well"
MEET your facilitator
Hi, I'm Kristy!
I'm an educator, consultant, and passionate advocate for restorative practice and educator wellbeing. Over the past two decades, I’ve worked in and alongside schools to help build connected, inclusive communities where people feel safe, valued, and heard.
As the founder of Restorative Pathways, I draw on both my experience in education and my background in Applied Positive Psychology
to help schools embed restorative practices in ways that are practical, sustainable, and human-first.
I believe deeply in the power of relationships, and I’m so looking forward to sharing tools, stories, and strategies with you across this 3-part series.
Credentials at a Glance
- Here's some stuff
Masters of Applied Positive Psychology (University of Melbourne)
20+ years working in education
International speaker and workshop facilitator
Advocate for "well teachers, teach well"
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