Circle Time Solutions Training in Australia

INTRODUCTION TO CIRCLE TIME SOLUTIONS: For teachers, counsellors, psychologists and community workers

2010 courses: Sue is running introductory courses under the auspices of Pearson Education in Dubbo, Brisbane, Hobart, Adelaide, Devonport, Sydney and Melbourne. Contact Jillian.sullivan@pearson.com.au

Trainer programs are now available for those who want to become an accredited Circle Solutions trainer and in-service staff. This is an intensive two further days for a maximum of ten participants. The introductory day is a pre-requisite. Available in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Contact Sue.

Circle Time Solutions is a structured framework for social and emotional learning and promoting a positive class ethos. It has powerful potential to reduce bullying, increase resilience, explore values and improve communication skills. It deals with serious and important issues such as understanding feelings and reducing prejudice in a way which is highly motivating for students. It also covers curriculum expectations in several areas so is not an additional program for teachers to fit into their already overstretched day. There are strong links between Circle Time Solutions and restorative approaches.

If you are able to organise a introductory day in your area for 12 participants we will come and deliver! Please email with a phone number to discuss further.

There is now a list of trainers available on the Circle Solutions website http:/./circlesolutionsnetwork.com/csn

A research project on Circle Time Solutions was funded by the NSW Department of Education and Training. The findings were overwhelmingly positive but highlighted yet again the importance of appropriate faciliation. A copy of the report is available on request.

Participants in training have been very positive about the potential in circle time.

"The day was brilliant - I feel by using Circle Time that I should be able to make a difference to students' emotional/social development in a fun yet effective and non-threatening way. This is becoming such a need for children these days"

"Finally an inservice that made sense, is easy to implement and makes you feel good about your contribution to children's lives"

" A wonderful in-service: the opportunity to try/experience the activites was invaluable"

Teachers and counsellors using Circle Time regularly have seen positive changes in relationships between students, improved behaviour (especially less bullying), more skilled communication and problem-solving, higher levels of confidence, more collaboration and empathy and a greater understanding of individuals in their classes.

Introductory days cover the following:

*introduce the philosophy and principles underpinning Circle Time
* show how teachers and others have been using this framework
* report on research about Circle-Time
* give participants the opportunity to experience a range of Circle activities both as participants and facilitators
* provide information on resources to develop Circle Time
* provide an opportunity for questions and discussion

CIrcle frameworks are also applicable to other forums, such as staff meetings, student councils and executive groups.

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