An ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) is a member of staff who is trained to support children in the development of their emotional literacy.
What is emotional literacy?
- Understanding and coping with the feelings about ourselves and others.
- Developing high self-esteem and positive interactions with others.
Being emotionally literate helps children focus better on their learning. Some of the areas the ELSA may work on are:
- Recognising emotions
- Self-esteem
- Social skills
- Friendship skills
- Emotional regulation
How does the ELSA work?
- A regular slot during the school week for 30-45 minutes.
- Sessions can be one on one or in small groups and tailored to the child's individual needs.
- Sessions are fun and might include role-play, puppets, board games, art and craft and stories.
- They include time to talk.
- A pupil's progress will be reviewed on a half-termly basis.
As a parent/carer, how can I help?
- By informing the class teacher if there are any issues that may be affecting your child.
- Please feel welcome to contact your child's teacher or the ELSA if you have any questions.
The ELSA in your school is: Miss K Norris
