ELSA Information for Parents at West Kidlington Primary School
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 ELSA may work on are:
- Recognising emotions,
- Self-esteem, ? Social skills,
- Friendship skills,
- Anger management,
- Loss and bereavement.
How does the ELSA work?
- A regular slot during the school day each week,
- lasting 30 minutes,
- Sessions are tailored to the child's individual needs,
- Sessions are fun and can include role play, board games, arts and craft, stories and music,
- They include time to talk,
- A pupil's progress will be review on a 6 week basis.
A parent/carer can help by:
- Informing the school if there are any issues which may be affecting your child,
- Contacting the child's class teacher or the school ELSA if they have any questions.
ELSA Website:
Contact Details:
To contact our Family Support Worker ring the school office on 01865 373369 and ask for Gen Bullen or email [email protected]
Alternatively, speak to your child's class teacher who can arrange a phone call home.