ELSA - Emotional Literacy Support Assistant
At Occold Primary School, we have a fully qualified ELSA. ELSA is a therapeutic intervention that helps with underlying emotional difficulties that may be affecting a child’s learning and behaviour.
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What is ELSA Intervention? - Elsa Support
Mrs Goddard, our ELSA, works with identified children either in a 1:1 capacity or in small groups. There are a number of reasons as to why a child may attend these sessions and each child benefits from a tailor-made programme specifically designed to support their individual needs.
Children that may benefit from ELSA Intervention:
- Anxiety or stress
- Mental health
- Trauma
- Bereavement
- Anger Management
- Behaviour Management
- Low self-esteem, confidence or resilience
- Experiencing a family separation/divorce
- Friendship problems
At Occold, we aim to develop the confidence, resilience and high self-esteem of each of our pupils to enable them to overcome difficulties in order to achieve. Wellbeing is fundamental to the overall health, approach and success of an individual. ELSA provides the reassurance, guidance and support needed to enrich a positive mind-set.
Referrals for ELSA support are made by members of staff in consultation with the SENDCo, Head of School and parents. If you believe your child may benefit from this support for any of the reasons mentioned above, please feel free to speak to a member of staff - we’re always here to help.