Woodgate Primary Academy
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ELSA - Emotional Literacy Support Assistant
The ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) programme is an evidence-based nationally recognised approach to support children with a range of emotional needs. Mrs Quy is our accredited ELSA who has attended training with West Sussex Educational Psychology team.
ELSA can help in the following areas:
- Loss and bereavement
- Emotional literacy
- Self-esteem
- Social skills
- Friendship issues
- Relationships
- Managing strong feelings
- Anxiety
- Emotional Regulation
- Bullying
- Conflict
- Growth Mindset
- Social Stories
Children can be referred to ELSA by the following:
- Class teacher referral
- SENDco referral
- Parent referral
- Child referral
- Outside agency referral
ELSA interventions should be a short term focus intervention with clear aims. Usually a half term to a full term in length.