TESTIMONIALS

“A few of the students came to report how inspiring and motivating they found the assembly. Some said it was one of the best assemblies they have attended and wished it had been longer.”

“Jade is now developing this into her own business and I couldn’t champion her more.  We will definitely be having her back (she’s already booked for the next IWD) and I really want to spread the word to you all so you can get her in to your schools too.”

“As part of our drive at Newhaven School to develop student understanding of Equity, we had the pleasure of Jade Barnett visit our school to deliver three 1 hour student sessions in the Spring term 2024. The focus was on the difference between Equity and Equality. Students that took part got a very good understanding and I would recommend Jade as a workshop facilitator, would definitely work with her again.”

“Jade’s ability to connect her own life story to the training made ‘Remember Your Why’ a truly transformative experience. Her courage and resilience are a testament to the human spirit’s capacity to overcome adversity, and we are immensely grateful to her for sharing her journey with us. It was a poignant reminder that we, too, have the power to inspire and uplift our students, regardless of the challenges they may face.”

“Jade is a powerful advocate for young people. She speaks authoratively and persuasively from her own experience and draws lessons on what changing organisations and the system really means. She was a great member of the Young People Action Group, working closely with her peers and the VRU team to shape and influence wide-ranging policy on education, skills and police communications. She’s also a positive and passionate person to be around!”

“Jade is a powerful communicator, a dedicated campaigner, and a brilliant spokesperson – both for the care-experienced community and our charity, Become. She is highly professional and gives 100% to the task at-hand — whether that’s visiting politicians in Parliament to help them understand key issues for official inquiries, or speaking on leading national media outlets in documentary news pieces. Her ability to take complex, sensitive topics and explain them in accessible, digestible ways so the listener *gets it* is an advanced skill we really admire. Jade has made key contributions in our fight for change in the care system, and the way she shares her experiences and views has been invaluable in raising public awareness of the care experience.”

As a member of Become’s movement, Jade has been a powerful activist for change, and we have worked with her on a number of media features, where she has confidently and articulately shared her experiences to highlight the need for a better children’s social care system. Her motivation is to share her voice to make a difference for those who are currently in care and those who come after them, and her passion to create change for others comes through in her words. As a media spokesperson, we highly recommend Jade.