At Trinity Oaks we are focused on building and maintaining strong relationships. We view every interaction as an opportunity for growth, learning, and building strong relationships.

One way in which we build and maintain those relationships is through restorative practice.

Restorative Practice

Our use of Restorative Practice ensures we offer a high level of support to pupils and staff, as well as challenging teaching and learning to improve performance and outcomes.

 ‘Vision driven decisions, such as moving from a behaviour policy to one centred on relationships and belonging has transformed pupils’ school experiences. This approach fosters deep, unwavering connections while maintaining clear boundaries and expectations for behaviour.’ SIAMS 2025

Restorative Practice ensures that every voice in school is heard. It encourages pupils to treats others with respect and to understand why relationships are so important.

Our Restorative Approach helps pupils to:

• Understand how their actions can affect others

• Develop characteristics they can use in and out of school

• Understand themselves and each other better

• Learn why it’s important to see another person’s point of view

• See that it’s OK to make mistakes

• Learn how to move through conflict creatively

Restorative practice ensures we prioritise equity over equality. We focus on challenging teaching and learning to improve performance and outcomes, alongside a high level of support to pupils and staff.

The culture of belonging that has emerged has had a significant impact on both the wellbeing of staff and pupils in our school. This is because everyone is valued and listened to.

Restorative conversations based on these principles means that everyone is aware of what is expected and what is acceptable, as well as what can be done to resolve any difficulties.

Attendance and pupil engagement at Trinity Oaks is high. We see this as a result of the strong relationships forged.