Restorative Conversations Don’t Work for Every Pupil - Here’s How to Fix That

Restorative conversations are everywhere in schools right now. They’re written into behaviour policies, referenced in Ofsted language, and promoted as the gold standard for repairing harm and building accountability.But what happens when those conversations don’t work - especially for pupils with SEND?In this episode of School Behaviour Secrets, you’ll learn why:·         standard restorative conversations can break down for pupils with communication difficulties, empathy differences, trauma histories or rejection sensitive dysphoria·         what restorative practice assumes about children’s skills, why some pupils struggle to access those conversations·         how to adapt your approach so it remains inclusive, fair, and effective - without lowering expectations or abandoning accountabilityIf you’ve ever walked away from a “restorative” conversation thinking, ”that didn’t change anything”, this episode will give you the practical strategies you’ve been missing.Important links:Download our FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resourcesSave £250 on National SEMH Conference tickets with Super Early BirdSuper Early Bird tickets for the National SEMH Conference end soon, giving you £250 off each place. Join us in October 2026 for a full day of practical workshops focused on the SEMH, behaviour, SEND and inclusion pressures schools are facing right now. Book your Super Early Bird place here before the offer ends.