Relationship based Education is a philosophy of education that puts relationships at the centre.
It is a tool for long-term culture change and for addressing challenges.
The key messages are:
Parents Victoria has 97 years’ experience when it comes to listening to parents and educators. We know that things don’t always run smoothly; misunderstandings and conflicts occur between teachers and students, between school and home, and we’ve helped to resolve many of them. We believe that quality relationships are the key to quality education for our children. These pages provide empirical evidence, a philosophical background, practical advice and examples to support our belief that relationships are central to learning.
The resources on these pages are intended for educators and parents.
Want a brief summary of Relationship based Education to share with colleagues and friends?
Download our 2-page flyer with a basic rundown of the program and philosophy behind it, success stories from school leaders and contact details.
If you want a little more detail, this collection of articles by John Hendry OAM and David Moore explore the issues of a kind/resilient culture, the ‘me first/we first’ distinction, and restorative practices.
Our 2022 Annual Conference focused on RbE, and all the presentations are available on video. We looked at the What and Why of RbE with John Hendry OAM (originator of RbE) and Kristin Reimer PhD from Monash University. We also learned a lot about the How from two schools that have implemented RbE: Ocean Grove Primary School and Prahran High School. Their stories are inspiring!
This article in the Conversation, by two Flinders University researchers, examines school refusal in Australia. They observed and interviewed teachers and students across ten South
Sessions 1 and 2: P-6s John connected brilliantly with the students. They found his presentation fun and engaging. They loved the pet activity and the
(Campus Principal, School for Student Leadership – Snowy River Campus) John has visited our school as a guest speaker to talk to our year 9
This article in the Educator was published on the United Nations’ International Day of Peace (21 September) 2023. The article focuses on the “unrecognised potential
John Hendry OAM, originator of Relationship based Education, talks about the five elements of a quality relationship, with a focus on one in particular –
If you’re interested in the ideas and resources on this website, you may want to take the next step and invite John Hendry to work
This article by John Hendry OAM extends the philosophy of RbE into the area of school sport. Sport as a reflection of culture Sport has
This video webinar presentation from John Hendry OAM covers some of the central elements of Relationship based Education, based on the key principle that wellbeing
Ocean Grove Primary School began to bring Relationship based Education into the school in early 2022 with a staff in-service day presented by John Hendry.
This article on The Educator website reviews John Hendry’s ongoing contribution to the discussion about relationships, school culture and the link between learning and wellbeing.
This article in the Conversation, by two Flinders University researchers, examines school refusal in Australia. They observed and interviewed teachers and students across ten South Australian schools from all sectors. They found that a school’s
Sessions 1 and 2: P-6s John connected brilliantly with the students. They found his presentation fun and engaging. They loved the pet activity and the magpie story. Staff were also had very positive reviews about
(Campus Principal, School for Student Leadership – Snowy River Campus) John has visited our school as a guest speaker to talk to our year 9 students. John has an amazing ability to walk into a
This article in the Educator was published on the United Nations’ International Day of Peace (21 September) 2023. The article focuses on the “unrecognised potential of schools” to promote peace: As the places that help
John Hendry OAM, originator of Relationship based Education, talks about the five elements of a quality relationship, with a focus on one in particular – forgiveness. John also discusses the critical importance of quality relationships
If you’re interested in the ideas and resources on this website, you may want to take the next step and invite John Hendry to work with your school. John takes a holistic approach, working with
This article by John Hendry OAM extends the philosophy of RbE into the area of school sport. Sport as a reflection of culture Sport has been, and remains, a strong and significant part of the
This video webinar presentation from John Hendry OAM covers some of the central elements of Relationship based Education, based on the key principle that wellbeing is fundamental to learning. John speaks from his long experience
Ocean Grove Primary School began to bring Relationship based Education into the school in early 2022 with a staff in-service day presented by John Hendry.
This article on The Educator website reviews John Hendry’s ongoing contribution to the discussion about relationships, school culture and the link between learning and wellbeing.
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