We have done a study of parents, and in particular, mothers, who are fined or threatened with fines for their child’s non-attendance at school.There are many children who need support to cope in school, and who don’t get it: they … Continue reading →
On 18 June, Coventry students from Foxford, Lyng Hall and Stoke Park Schools in went to see the Lord Mayor of Coventry John Blundell so share their experiences of the Mentors in Violence Prevention programme with him. One student said … Continue reading →
Coundon Primary School soon will become the first primary school to pilot the Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) programme in in the West Midlands. Coundon Primary School is currently recruiting year 5 children to become mentors as they enter into year … Continue reading →
Peer mediation is a form of conflict resolution in which trained student leaders help their peers work together to resolve everyday disputes. Participation in peer mediation is voluntary, and with the exception of information that is illegal or life-threatening, all matters discussed in … Continue reading →
A restorative school is one which takes a restorative justice approach to resolving conflict and preventing harm. Restorative approaches enable those who have been harmed to convey the impact of the harm to those responsible, and for those responsible to … Continue reading →
