Berry Street Education

The Berry Street Education Model is a program widely adopted within the Victorian Education System to help children with Trauma Informed supports.

Over the next 2 years all staff will be trained in the Berry Street Education Model curriculum and implement strategies to engage students. This education initiative is based on proven positive education, trauma-informed and wellbeing practices that enable students’ academic and personal growth.

The model incorporates 5 Key Focus areas:

• Body: Building students’ capacity by increasing physical regulation of the stress response, de-escalation and focus.

• Relationship: Nurturing on-task learning through relational classroom management strategies.

• Stamina: Creating a culture of academic persistence by nurturing resilience, emotional intelligence and a growth mindset.

• Engagement: Motivating students with strategies that increase their willingness to learn.

• Character: Harnessing a values and character strengths approach to instil students’ self-knowledge for future pathways.

To learn more about the Berry St Education Model, please visit the Department of Education Website.