I spent many years as a senior leader in secondary schools, driving the importance of a restorative ethos in our education system. Being dedicated to supporting the pastoral needs of the students. However, as time went on, it became increasingly difficult to witness the struggles of so many students in the mainstream system, where their unique needs were often unmet. I took a bold step into a new venture, creating an alternative education provision with a strong commitment to a restorative ethos. Now I am part of a team that ensures every student is heard, their unique needs are addressed and relationships are nurturedAt the River Bourne Edge, students not only find support but also learn to make empowered choices, paving the way for their personal and academic progress.www.theriverbourneedge.com I specialise in behaviour management through the use of restorative approaches. Each school I have moved to has been for the purpose of implementing restorative practices using restorative approaches. I have been in my current school for 5 years and I am currently building connections with many schools and local authorities across the country to develop restorative practices in all schools. This ethos is more important than ever now in schools as we all try and recover from the after effects of the pandemic. I am a member of the Wiltshire and Swindon Restorative Together Board and have presented and delivered training on RP at large conferences and in many schools.