# www.connectrp.ie ## Pages - [2025 - 2026 OUTCOMES REPORT](https://www.connectrp.ie/2025-outcomes-report): The 2025 - 2026 Outcomes report highlights the impact that the Restorative Us Programme has had on participating schools - from relationships, behaviour and teaching and learning, to staff wellbeing, professional support and wider school culture. The findings below provide an overview of their experiences and the impact of Restorative Us across participating schools. - [BLOG](https://www.connectrp.ie/blog): Get to know more about Restorative Practice and it's positive influence on our communities through our latest news and updates from Connect RP. - [HOME](https://www.connectrp.ie/): The intention of Connect RP is to facilitate, nurture and empower school communities seeking to grow relationships through empathy and connection; embodying and modelling the restorative philosophy and its everyday relational practices. - [WORKSHOPS](https://www.connectrp.ie/workshops): Offering workshops to support the development of RP skills and group reflection through face to face training days and certified self-paced courses - [The Art of Relational School Culture (Principals & Deputy Principals)](https://www.connectrp.ie/training-day-for-principals-and-deputy-principals): This course has been designed by Connect RP to help Principals and Deputy Principals to move beyond ‘train and hope’ with sustainable restorative practice that supports staff wellbeing and positive school culture. - [RP & Bí Cineálta for Middle & Aspiring Leaders](https://www.connectrp.ie/RPandBiCinealta): Connect RP's 2-day course offers the perfect way to introduce yourself to Restorative Practice and the benefits it can offer to you in your middle leadership role, through seeking new strategies and language to improve communication, reduce stress and confidence to manage conflict effectively. - [Meet the Team](https://www.connectrp.ie/meet-the-team): The Connect RP team are here to guide and respond to the live needs of the schools we have the honour of working with. - [Hybrid Option: Restorative Me Plus (Level 1 - Relational Pedagogy & Language)](https://www.connectrp.ie/restorative-me-plus): Connect RP's Restorative Me (Plus) is aimed at both primary and post primary school teachers that are interested in building relationships through positive communication. It is supported by a one-day workshop. - [ABOUT](https://www.connectrp.ie/about): We seek to co-create relational school cultures that embody and model the restorative philosophy, honouring the understanding that we are profoundly relational, interconnected and inherently good. - [UBUNTU LEARNING PLATFORM](https://www.connectrp.ie/ubuntulearningplatform): The Connect RP Ubunti Learning Platform offers a complete range of self-paced and directed resources, CPD courses, webinar and supports to act as a consistent reservoir to serve the whole school culture. - [COOKIE POLICY](https://www.connectrp.ie/cookie-policy) - [RP for TY (Wellbeing Programme)](https://www.connectrp.ie/rp-for-ty-programme): Connect RP's TY Students Relationship Keeper Wellbeing Programme is designed for TY teachers seeking to add something fun, innovative and dynamic for your TY programme. - [NEXT STEPS POST WALKING CONFERENCE](https://www.connectrp.ie/next-steps-post-walking-conference) - [CHEWING THE RP FAT](https://www.connectrp.ie/chewing-the-rp-fat): Join Connect RP's founder, Michelle Stowe as she sits down with leading practitioners within the Restorative Practice space for a talk. - [OLD HOME](https://www.connectrp.ie/home-old): The intention of Connect RP is to facilitate, nurture and empower school communities seeking to grow relationships through empathy and connection; embodying and modelling the restorative philosophy and its everyday relational practices. - [Restorative Meetings Self-Paced Course](https://www.connectrp.ie/restorative-meetings-self-paced-course): Let Connect RP help you to build confidence using restorative language and simple strategies to address conflict and bullying across school settings. - [Restorative Us Team](https://www.connectrp.ie/extractable-1-restorative-us-team): Connect RP's Restorative Us Team (PLUS) is a wonderful way to begin an RP journey within a school. The intention is to build internal capacity and enable the potential of a distributed leadership approach for sustainable implementation. - [School Licence Information Webinar ](https://www.connectrp.ie/school-licence-information-webinar) - [SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS](https://www.connectrp.ie/school-partnerships): Welcome to the area of our site that is dedicated to developing school partnerships in Restorative Practice. - [PRIVACY STATEMENT](https://www.connectrp.ie/privacy-statement) - [Community Café](https://www.connectrp.ie/community-cafe-hidden): This Connect RP Community Café is open to anyone who is involved in education, interested in RP, and seeking a community to reflect on your practice with. The focus is not on content but on reflection about our everyday experience of the classroom and beyond! - [FOR TEACHERS](https://www.connectrp.ie/for-teachers): Connect RP has developed an array of both team based and self-based courses that teachers can avail of to introduce Resetorative Practice. - [CONTACT](https://www.connectrp.ie/contact): Get in touch with Connect RP to find out how we can implement our programme in your school. - [SCHOOL GALLERY](https://www.connectrp.ie/school-community): Take a wander around our schools creations that represent their journey with Restorative Practice. - [A Note from Founder Michelle Stowe](https://www.connectrp.ie/a-note-from-founder-michelle-stowe): Michelle invites you to take a look around our site and learn about the Connect RP philosophy and the journey we take with our schools. - [FOR SCHOOL LEADERS](https://www.connectrp.ie/for-school-leaders): Connect RP has created two specific programmes for middle leaders and school leaders to immerse in Restorative Practice ahead of bringing it into the whole school. - [OLD STUDENT CURRICULUM](https://www.connectrp.ie/student-curriculum): During these 10 lesson programmes students will learn all about Restorative Practice - building relationships through positive communication. - [SCHOOL SHARES (VIDEO)](https://www.connectrp.ie/our-schools): Hear what the Connect RP schools have to say about their experience implementing Restorative Practice into their school. - [RP and AEN Self-Paced Course](https://www.connectrp.ie/rp-and-aen-self-paced-course): Discover Connect RP's practical restorative practice strategies for SNAs and teachers to support communication and emotional literacy in students with AEN. - [OLD Staff CPD & RP TEAM](https://www.connectrp.ie/staff-cpd-and-rp-team-hidden): The Connect RP Restorative Us Plus package aims to build a shared literacy amongst staff through a Whole Staff CPD and to support and those interested in building a Restorative Us Team to implement Restorative Practice. in schools. - [Restorative Meetings Plus (Level 2 - Facilitating Tricky Conversations)](https://www.connectrp.ie/restorative-meetings-plus): This course is suitable for Primary and Post Primary groups. It is ideal for year heads, guidance counsellors, schools leaders, teachers or SNAs facilitating conflicts between others. - [OLD WHOLE SCHOOL](https://www.connectrp.ie/whole-school-hidden): Our Connect RP Site Licence was created to support schools seeking to go on such a journey, offering resources, implementation pathways and ongoing supports. - [Restorative Me Self-Paced Course](https://www.connectrp.ie/restorative-me-self-paced-course): The Connect RP Restorative Me self-paced course is for teachers and SNAs seeking to learn the foundations of Restorative Practice. - [1st Year Induction Programme (led by Student RP Mentors)](https://www.connectrp.ie/rp-mentors-programme): This programme was designed by Connect RP for teachers who want to maximise student participation and empower the student voice in meaningful ways - [FOR STUDENTS](https://www.connectrp.ie/for-students): For students, we've created two practical, engaging courses that bring Restorative Practice to life while building the skills, confidence and leadership to make a positive difference in their school community. ## Blog Posts - [How Creativity & Crank the Croc Create Moments of Connection in the Classroom](https://www.connectrp.ie/how-creativity-crank-the-croc-create-moments-of-connection-in-the-classroom) - [A Powerless Connection](https://www.connectrp.ie/a-powerless-connection) - [Individual and Collective Accountability in a Restorative Framework](https://www.connectrp.ie/individual-and-collective-accountability-in-a-restorative-framework) - [Restorative Practice Myth Buster Series Part 2](https://www.connectrp.ie/restorative-practice-myth-buster-series-part-2) - [Restorative Practice Myth Buster Series Part 1](https://www.connectrp.ie/restorative-practice-myth-buster-series-part-1) - [A year older...and far wiser](https://www.connectrp.ie/a-year-older-and-far-wiser) - [Building Strong, Resilient and Positive School Cultures with Restorative Practice](https://www.connectrp.ie/building-strong-resilient-and-positive-school-cultures-with-restorative-practice) - [Relationships First](https://www.connectrp.ie/relationships-first) - [What is the Difference Between Shame & Guilt?](https://www.connectrp.ie/what-is-the-difference-between-shame-guilt) - [Guest Blog by Dr. Belinda Hopkins- “RP – Reimagining a ‘Tough’ Approach”](https://www.connectrp.ie/guest-blog-by-dr-belinda-hopkins-rp-reimagining-a-tough-approach): “RP – Reimagining a ‘Tough’ Approach” - Dr Belinda Hopkins - [Discipline – To Teach, Not to Punish!](https://www.connectrp.ie/discipline-to-teach-not-to-punish): Discipline – To Teach, Not to Punish! The Restorative Way - [Bringin’ in the Good Vibes!](https://www.connectrp.ie/bringin-in-the-good-vibes) - [Did I Contribute More than I Criticised](https://www.connectrp.ie/did-i-contribute-more-than-i-criticised) - [All Behaviour is Communication, So What's Needed Now?](https://www.connectrp.ie/all-behaviour-is-communication-so-what-s-needed-now) - [Words Can Be Windows or Walls (Rosenberg)](https://www.connectrp.ie/words-can-be-windows-or-walls-rosenberg) - [The Power of Intention](https://www.connectrp.ie/the-power-of-intention) - [Calm is a Superpower (Connect RP Gift - Connect In Regulation Zone)](https://www.connectrp.ie/calm-is-a-superpower) - [Protect Your Peace (Connect RP Gift - Restorative Questions PDF)](https://www.connectrp.ie/protect-your-piece): Protect Your Peace - [Founding Principle 3 - We are Interconnected (Connect RP Gift - THEO Circle Template)](https://www.connectrp.ie/founding-principle-3-we-are-interconnected) - [Founding Principle 2 - We Are Inherently Good (Connect RP Gift - Student Pos. Comm. Circle Template)](https://www.connectrp.ie/we-are-inherently-good) - [Founding Principle 1 - We are Profoundly Relational! (Connect RP Gift - Our BEE RP Hive template)](https://www.connectrp.ie/founding-principle-1-we-are-profoundly-relational-living-this-though-our-bee-rp-hive): We are Profoundly Relational! Living This Though Our BEE RP Hive - [Our Story - Our Logo](https://www.connectrp.ie/our-story-our-logo) - [RP and AEN](https://www.connectrp.ie/rp-and-aen) - [Restorative Problem Solving Circle in School](https://www.connectrp.ie/restorative-problem-solving-circle-in-school) - [Why we Love Love love Giraffes!](https://www.connectrp.ie/why-we-love-love-love-giraffes) - [The 5:1 Relationship SCALE](https://www.connectrp.ie/six-steps-to-success) - [Accountability is not an ‘I caught ya’ but more of an ‘I see you’!](https://www.connectrp.ie/-accountability-is-not-an-i-caught-ya-but-more-i-see-you): Accountability is not an ‘I caught ya’ but more of an ‘I see you" - [Navigating a Restorative Year in School and Beyond](https://www.connectrp.ie/navigating-a-restorative-year-in-school)