Training
Jade Speaks Up Trust offers training which will support you in the facilitation of the Jade Speaks Up resource.

We provide training for teachers of Years 5-8 classes and support staff as well as agencies associated with schools. The training covers:
- Interactive processes as in sample manual to include the students in experiential learning of emotional literacy, trust, self-calming strategies, safety plans, bystander vs upstanding behaviours, making wise choices.
- Evaluation tools for monitoring children’s well-being within the JSU programme.
- Planning for classroom implementation.
- Creating safety for approaching the topic of violence.
- Understanding family harm and how it impacts on children.
- Supporting students who are experiencing emotional or uncomfortable responses.
- Dealing with disclosures of family violence.
- Next step-referrals.
Here are some questions to ponder prior to booking a training session:
What are the main reasons for using the Jade Speaks Up resource within your organisation?
- What processes/policies does your school have in place around the issue of child protection/disclosure of family harm?
- What type of support does your school need to keep teachers and students safe? safety checklist for schools
- Which support staff, management staff and outside agencies will attend the training alongside your teaching staff?
A school may undertake the JSU system only when agreements on the above three questions are in place. The Jade Speaks Up team agree to the introduction of the JSU system to a school only after they have carefully assessed that the support and safety systems are in place.
Our Professional Learning Development is conducted by a combination of online and in person sessions. Click here to send us an email if interested in booking a training for your school.
Options for Training
1 to 2 Days
Online or in-person depending on the needs and requirements of support
Supervision
We establish a supervision/peer support process for staff using the material
Nationwide
In-person training would need to consider travel and accommodation costs as well as training fees
Trainers
We have highly experienced facilitators and trainers who have been active in this field of education and interactive learning over many years. depending on your needs for training we will forward the names of trainers available to you.
Key Trainers
Elaine Dyer, Director of Jade Speaks Up Trust and Andrea O'Hagan, Director of Positive Change, Whakatane.