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Restorative and relational based practice describe a way of being, an underpinning ethos which enables us to build and maintain healthy relationships, resolve difficulties, and repair harm when relationships break down.

We believe every organisation has a culture, so is yours by design or default? As a leading force in restorative and relationship-based practice globally, our team of innovative practitioners, coaches, and leaders work across diverse sectors, from schools and multi academy trusts to community services and government bodies.

Our ambition is to create the conditions for highly connected relational organisations that work with people, rather than doing things to or for them.

We are

Impactful Relational Evidence informed Human Collaborative Fun Kind Restorative

Ready to deepen your understanding of restorative practice? Take a look at our collection of informative videos.

Who we are

What is Restorative Practice?

The importance of Relational Practice

The Social Discipline Window

Restorative Language

Affective Statements

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Meet the team

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Mark Finnis

Director

I never tire of learning who people are. I believe that everyone teaches you something new each day and that everything is built around relationships.

My strengths lie in building lasting relationships with brilliant clients and this is key to my success. I pride myself in asking the right questions to understand your needs and being results oriented.

One of the crucial areas I focus on is working in collaboration, as this is where I add further value for you, the clients.

I began using restorative and relational based approaches in the late nineties and I have written and organised training for a wide range of Children and Adult Services, Schools and across communities ever since.

I have delivered training, seminars, workshops and keynote speeches locally, nationally and internationally. Including across the UK, Hungary, Finland, Holland, Spain, USA and Canada.

I am relentless and passionate about working better together to produce brilliant work for great clients. This comes through a fusion of ideas, dialogue, relationships, expertise and irrepressible energy.

Alistar Whitelaw

Associate Trainer, Restorative Justice & Practice Specialist

Alastair has extensive experience working within the criminal justice system where his knowledge of working restoratively developed. He has been involved in the field of Restorative Practices since 1998 firstly as a hands on practitioner and then asa trainer and consultant. He is trained in Mediation, Family Group Conferencing and Restorative Justice.

Kelly

Innovation & Business

Kelly has extensive knowledge in Restorative Practice, Homelessness, ADR, Training and Family Mediation. Kelly will often be your first point of contact at L30.

Mike Hayward

Associate Trainer & Children’s Principal Social Worker

Qualified Social Worker qualified for over 25 years. Wide ranging experience in Social Work with Children and families including Team and Service Management, Independent Reviewing Officer, Child Protection Conference Chair and Project management. Passionate about Restorative Practice.

Paul Moran

Head of Training

Paul brings 30 years of experience working and training in Restorative Practice. Implementing our training programmes and working across sectors both nationally and internationally. Paul is a founder team member and brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to L30. Paul leads on Training at L30 Relational Systems.

Paul Morris

Associate Trainer & Social Worker

Pauls career spans over 30 years, working within a variety of care settings, Paul is a qualified social worker , trainer, and advocate of Restorative Practice.

Steph Hunter

Associate Trainer, Social Worker & Trauma Informed Specialist

Advanced Award in Social Work (SILP) Independent Reviewer. Specialist skills relational, trauma and safeguarding related practice. Training and keynote speaker.

Wendy Mumford

Associate Trainer & Education Specialist

Wend is a specialist Trainer in Relational Practice, Speech, Language and Communication Needs, ELKLAN Trainer, Positive Behaviour Support CoachSolution Focused Approaches, Leadership Skills, and School Governance.