Training

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.

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.