Zaman, Abu ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-4046-3083 (2026) Restorative practices in further education: a forgotten sector. In: Hobson, Jonathan, (ed.) Integrating Restorative Justice: A Whole System Approach. Bristol University Press - Policy Press, Bristol, UK. ISBN 978-1529252965 (In Press)

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Abstract

In the UK, research on restorative practices (RP) in education focuses primarily on primary and secondary schools, while the Further Education (FE) sector remains a largely overlooked and underdeveloped area of inquiry — a forgotten sector in RP research and policy. Based on data collected over 14 months, this study explored how staff at FE institutions understood RP and their experiences of its successes, constraints, and the conditions required for effective policy implementation. Findings indicate that both top-down and bottom-up approaches to implementation are pivotal. However, RP policy is often interrupted or reversed due to institutional mergers or changes in Senior Leadership Teams (SLT). Additionally, a lack of regular training and professional development on RP hampers its consistent and meaningful application.

Item Type:	Book Section
Uncontrolled Keywords:	restorative practice, restorative justice, restorative approaches, education, further education, schools
Subjects:	K Law > K Law (General) L Education > L Education (General) L Education > LC Special aspects of education > LC5201 Education extension. Adult education. Continuing education
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Law and Criminology
Last Modified:	06 Mar 2026 16:44
URI:	https://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/52609

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