Independent thinking on Restorative Practice

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A practical and inspiring introduction to the use of restorative and relational based practice aimed at anyone working with children, young people, families and across communities.

Drawing on his many years’ experience of working with schools, social services and local governments across the country, Mark Finnis shares all you need to know about what restorative practice is, how it works, where to start and the many benefits of embedding it in any school or organisation.

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What our readers say

Readers of Independent Thinking on Restorative Practice have shared their positive experiences, praising the book for its practical insights and real-world applications.

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This new independent thinking publication on Restorative Practice has absolute resonance in the delivery of any people services anywhere in the world.

Jacky Tiotto

Chief Executive, Cafcass

Mark is a master of his craft – and with this book you will be a master of yours. He is quite simply the don of restorative practice.

Paul Dix

Behaviour Specialist, When the Adults Change

For any teacher or school leader, this is the handbook you are looking for on restorative practice.

Jennifer M. Knussen

Head Teacher, Pitteuchar East Primary School

In short, anyone interested in the power of human relationships to enable change to happen will find material in this book to help them.

Andy Couldrick

Chief Executive, Birmingham Children’s Trust

If you truly want to embrace relationships as the heartbeat of your school culture, then this book will show you how. This really is a book to change hearts and minds.

Dave Whitaker

Director of Learning, Wellspring Academy Trust

If you are new to restorative practice, this book is a welcome and timely introduction to restorative from one of the UK’s leading trainers.

Nigel Richardson MBE

Former director of Children’s Services

His writing is quite simply a groundbreaking dive into the importance of relationships, humanity and compassion.

Chris Dyson

Head Teacher, Parklands Primary School

Mark’s writing serves up a ‘chicken soup’ for the soul. We will definitely be buying a copy for all of our MAT’s leaders.

Kate Davies

CEO, White Woods Primary Academy Trust

In Independent Thinking on Restorative Practice, Mark takes you through working restoratively in a way that leaves you wondering why you didn’t do it sooner and why you didn’t read the book quicker!

Lucie Lakin

Principal, Carr Manor Community School

The author

Mark Finnis is the author of Independent Thinking On Restorative Practice: Building Relationships, Improving Behaviour and Creating Stronger Communities, published with Crown House and Independent Thinking Press.

Mark has been working with leaders and their teams to create shifts in thinking, practice and culture in schools and organisations. As a leading expert in restorative and relational practice, in 2019 Mark received the Chris Donovan Trust’s Restorative Practice Champion award in recognition for his work nationally, and in 2024 was invited to The Royal Garden Party for recognition of his work in children services.

With many years experience of working with schools, local government and social services, Mark is an in demand speaker and trainer. He has delivered training, seminars and keynotes both nationally and internationally, including across the UK, Hungry, Finland, Holland, Spain, the USA and Canada.

If you’re looking for an entertaining speaker who challenges your brain in a way that transforms all aspects of your organisation or school life, then get in touch with Mark today.

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