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
- Based in:
- Netley
- Delivery location:
- All areas of South Australia
- Delivery mode:
- Online pre-recorded self-paced
- Online live
- In-person
- Hybrid
- Program delivery:
- By ec staff with training
- Tiered intervention:
- Tier 1 universal whole service
- Tier 2 targeted specific cohorts
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. For more information on the program, visit: https://icanjumppuddles.com.au/preschool-boost/ https://icanjumppuddles.com.au/pyramid-model/
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.
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/