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Pyramid Model

I Can Jump Puddles

Service type:
Program
Support category:
educator upskilling
Primary AEDC domain:
social competence
Secondary AEDC domains:
  • emotional maturity
  • language and cognitive skills
  • communication skills and general knowledge
Delivery location:
all areas of South Australia
Delivery mode:
  • Online Pre-Recorded Self-Paced
  • online live
  • in-person
  • hybrid
Program delivery:
by early childhood service staff with training and supports
Tiered intervention:
  • tier 1 universal whole service
  • tier 2 Targeted for specific cohorts or small groups
Cost:
variable

Description

The Pyramid Model is a proven, strengths-based framework that empowers early childhood educators to create calm, connected, and inclusive learning environments. Unlike one-off programs, the Pyramid Model offers a tiered approach that supports all children, including those at risk of social, emotional, or behavioural challenges. Grounded in evidence and implementation science, the Pyramid Model builds educator confidence, strengthens relationships with families, and improves outcomes across key AEDC domains—including social competence, emotional maturity, communication, and cognitive development. What sets the Pyramid Model apart is its focus on sustainable, whole-of-service change. With ongoing coaching, adaptable resources, and a commitment to inclusion, it integrates seamlessly into play-based learning and honours each child’s background and needs. Whether you're supporting children in metro centres or remote communities, the Pyramid Model ensures every child has the foundation to feel safe, succeed socially, and thrive emotionally—today and into the future. Expected outcomes for this program are:
  • improved social skills, self-regulation, and emotional literacy
  • reduced behavioural challenges
  • increased educator confidence and competence in supporting children’s social competence and emotional maturity
  • positive, collaborative relationships with families in support of their young children.
For more information on the program, visit: https://icanjumppuddles.com.au/preschool-boost/ https://icanjumppuddles.com.au/pyramid-model/

How this is delivered

The Pyramid Model is a flexible, evidence-based framework that fits seamlessly into early learning settings and supports positive outcomes for all children. Training is available in in-person, virtual, self-paced, or hybrid formats to suit your team’s needs. Support includes introductory training, full implementation, and tailored coaching. Step one is the Pyramid Model Leadership Training to ensure leadership understanding and tools that help ensure high-quality, program-wide implementation. This training is delivered to a team of program staff including administrator, educators, and professional learning staff. Pyramid Model training to staff is delivered through a 3-tiered approach that builds staff capability while fostering inclusive, emotionally supportive environments: ● tier 1 – Universal Supports: Nurturing relationships and high-quality, inclusive environments that benefit every child. ● tier 2 – Targeted Supports: Small group strategies that help children develop social-emotional skills like self-regulation, empathy, and problem-solving. ● Tier 3 – Individualised Supports: Strategies for understanding the reasons behind persistent behaviours and creating effective, personalised behaviour support plans.

Cost

  • Site leadership completes Pyramid Model Leadership Training delivered online over 2 x 3.5hr sessions for $385 per person or in-person 1 x 7hr session from $455 per person.
  • Staff complete Tiers 1-3 of the Pyramid Model Training can be delivered online for $1,540 or in-person for $1,820 per person, and includes a comprehensive suite of modules and implementation support.
  • Tailored pricing is available to ensure ongoing professional development that is accessible for new staff —including individual modules (Within tiers 1-3).
Custom packages and bundled discounts can be arranged based on the needs of the service, with options for combining training, coaching, and leadership development. Available for metro and regional centres. Travel within 60 minutes of the Adelaide CBD is included. For regional or remote locations, additional travel and/or accommodation fees may apply.

Contact the provider

Contact name: Annie Brice

Contact email: anniebrice@icanjumppuddles.com.au

Contact phone: 08 7085 399

Contact website: https://icanjumppuddles.com.au/

About the organisation

I Can Jump Puddles (ICJP), based in Netley SA, is a registered NDIS provider in South Australia, supporting 1,200+ families with children with developmental delays and disabilities. With a team of 63 professionals, ICJP offers Support Coordination, Behaviour Support, Therapeutic Support, and Early Childhood Intervention, empowering individuals to achieve their goals and access high-quality services.

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