We describe conflict as 'a disagreement with tension'
Conflict is an inevitable part of life, both in our face-to-face and our online interactions. CRESST does not aim to reduce conflict, but instead acknowledges that it is a natural and frequent part of daily life.
If conflict is managed well, we can reduce the hurt and harm it causes, and the learning can lead to deeper understanding, greater tolerance and more creative outcomes.
Hear what young people and staff say about our programmes...
Sheffield's award-winning peer mediation scheme: Greystones Primary were joint winners at the National Mediation Awards 2022 (Quakers in Britain video)
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What's going on...
Workshop: Creative conflict in a university/college classroom
Teaching and learning in a university classroom are centrally concerned with disagreement regarding claims, sources, interpretations and applications of knowledge. Consequently, conflict is unavoidable and encouraged as an intended learning…
Curious about conflict: PSHE Association KS3 accredited lessons
Curious about conflict is a pack of 6 PSHE lessons for KS3 students that has been awarded the PSHE Association Quality Mark and downloaded by over 6000 teachers. Download the…
Worried about online conflict?
Are you worried about your students being in conflict online? About hate speech and trolling? CRESST has worked with young people at Shirebrook Academy to produce a short graphic novel…
Creative Conflict in a University Classroom
CRESST HE flyer_Universities_digital Cresst is now offering creative conflict resolution workshops for university staff.
CRESST trained school and former CRESST trainer shortlisted for National Mediation Awards 2024
Delighted to share that a CRESST trained school, Arbourthorne Community Primary in Sheffield, has made it to the final shortlist (of just 3 schools) of the National Mediation Awards! We’re also…
Parent of peer mediator walking from Manchester to Sheffield to raise funds for CRESST
To mark his 45th birthday, Tim Herrick is walking from Manchester to Sheffield, a distance of roughly 45 miles. This walk, taking place on Saturday 6th July, is in support of…