R Time
We were delighted to welcome Greg Sampson to Believe, our 2008 celebration. Greg is the originator of R Time and he ran two highly inspirational workshops for us.
What is R Time?
R Time, or relationships to improve education, is a structured programme for schools that develops positive relationships between children. It does this by creating an environment that supports and enhances good manners, attainment, and citizenship. It can be a part of Healthy Schools work in primary schools and secondaries (see note below regarding Negotiate). It makes a powerful contribution to SEAL and complements Circle Time. It is underpinned by a high expectation of good behaviour, first class manners and respect for others. Read more about these benefits in R Time for creating effective relationships. You can also read the results of the 2008 R Time satisfaction survey of English primary schools.
R Time in Cornwall
John Pascoe and Petrina Missons are both accredited R Time practitioners. John is happy to speak at school staff meetings, demonstrating an R Time session and answering questions. He also offers a full-day teacher and class R Time demonstration with teachers and TAs in the classroom. Download his information sheet Implementing R Time in your school or fuller information R Time in Cornwall. Claire Vargerson arranged for John to demonstrate R Time at Carclaze, read more.
Read the thoughts of members of the Healthy Schools team after the inspirational R Time conference at Exeter.
R Time training days
John and Petrina often run training days in Cornwall, email Petrina or John for more information. Read about using RTime to help achieve fewer squabbles at lunchtime, R Time making the most of lunchtimes.
R Time School status
You may be interested in accrediting your school as an R Time school. Schools can accredit to Gold, Platinum or Diamond level. Contact John Pascoe or Petrina Missons.
Using R Time to address bullying
Download Bullying as a relationship problem which describes Leicestershire's use of R Time as part of its anti-bullying strategy.
R Time and Healthy Schools Plus work
Some schools are working on emotional health and wellbeing for their Healthy Schools Plus projects and we strongly encourage the use of R Time as a part of this. Go to our HS Plus pages to learn more.
