Mediation and Restoration in Circle Time

Author: Teresa Bliss

Mediation and Restoration in Circle Time is one of nine titles from the Teach to Inspire series.

Mediation and Restoration in Circle Time will help increase participation and help develop emotional literacy. Evidence suggests that the processes of Restorative Justice and Mediation can:

• improve the school climate by increasing understanding of rules
• build a community capacity to respond to problem behaviour
• increase the skills and self-awareness of all participants.

In this authoritative publication Teresa Bliss applies her experience and expertise to the processes of Circle Time. The book not only provides guidance on organising Circle Time sessions, but also looks at the Every Child Matters agenda. It highlights how Restorative Justice and Mediation can be advantageous both for increasing children's participation and for developing their emotional literacy. It considers the specific skills of the two processes and explains how these can be taught in Circle Time. Skills include:

• empathy
• listening
• cooperation
• paraphrasing
• problem solving.

About the author Teresa Bliss is a Senior Educational Psychologist with Gloucester Educational Psychology Service. She has published a number of books for teachers and one for parents with a focus on behaviour and Circle Time. Mediation and Restoration in Circle Time is suitable for ages 8-16. ISBN: 978-1-906517-05-2 Details: A4, photocopiable, includes CD-Rom