Lethbridge Primary School
Lethbridge Primary School
Lethbridge Primary School
Pastoral Care

Mental and Emotional Well-being Pastoral Team ELSA
Parent Support Advisor Drop-ins SENCO Drop-ins Rainbow Room and Sensory Room
Advice for Parents Well-being for Children
Support with parenting Well-being for Home Learning & during Lockdown


Pastoral Care: ELSA

There will always be children and young people in schools facing life challenges that detract from their ability to engage with learning, and some will require greater support to increase their emotional literacy than others. ELSA is an initiative developed and supported by educational psychologists. It recognises that children learn better and are happier in school if their emotional needs are also addressed.

We are lucky enough to have a qualified Emotional Literacy Support Assistant at Lethbridge Primary School. Who has been trained by Educational Psychologists to plan and deliver programmes of support to pupils who are experiencing temporary or longer term additional emotional needs. The majority of ELSA work is delivered on an individual basis, but sometimes small group work is more appropriate, especially in the areas of social and friendship skills. Sessions are fun, we use a range of activities such as: games, role-play with puppets or arts and craft. ELSA sessions take place in our very own 'Sensory room' which provides a calm, safe space for the child to feel supported and nurtured.

In ELSA we aim to provide support for a wide range of emotional needs:
Recognising emotions
Self-esteem
Social skills
Friendship skills
Anger management
Loss and bereavement

If we feel your child may benefit from an opportunity to attend an ELSA group then their class teacher will let you know. We are certain that the children will enjoy and benefit greatly from access to this recognised effective intervention.

Emotional Literacy Support Assistant:
What is an ELSA?

Helpful Links:
www.elsanetwork.org
www.elsa-support.co.uk

ELSA
Miss Power

Lethbridge Primary School
Lethbridge Road
SWINDON
Wilts
SN1 4BY
Telephone: 01793 535033
Email: admin@lethbridge.bluekitetrust.org
The Blue Kite Academy Trust, a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales, Company Number 09889819.
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