This project aims to equip teachers and school staff in Malta and Ireland with Restorative Practices (RP) skills to tackle bullying, resolve conflict, and foster inclusive school environments. By training six Malta ABS staff and six Irish teachers as RP Trainers, we will build sustainable capacity to deliver RP training in schools, reaching thousands of students, teachers, and parents. The project will also upskill existing RP Trainers in Ireland, enhancing their expertise in anti-bullying strategies. Additionally, a 20-minute documentary will capture key learning, ensuring wider impact. This initiative strengthens cross-border collaboration, allowing CDI and Malta ABS to share best practices and refine RP approaches. It will create a lasting legacy by embedding RP in school cultures, reducing bullying, and promoting positive relationships. The project also serves as a pilot for future European expansion, validating RP as an effective approach to school well-being across different education systems
This project addresses the urgent need to tackle bullying and conflict in schools by equipping teachers and school staff in Malta and Ireland with Restorative Practices (RP) training. In Malta, the Anti-Bullying Service (ABS) operates with only six professionals, yet demand for support has risen sharply, with over 500 referrals last year. There is a critical need to upskill ABS staff to deliver RP training, expanding their reach across all schools. In Ireland, demand for RP training has grown significantly since the Department of Education recognised it as a key anti-bullying strategy in 2017. However, there are not enough locally based trainers to meet this demand. By training six Irish teachers and six Malta ABS staff as RP Trainers, this project will build capacity in both countries, improving school climates and student well-being. It builds on the Erasmus+ TReP Project, fostering transnational learning and strengthening RP implementation. This initiative will serve as a model for future European collaborations.