Emotional Literacy Support Assistant
ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant)
An ELSA is a trained school-based support assistant who can support children’s emotional wellbeing. They are trained by Educational Psychologists and receive ongoing support to ensure the children get the best practice and support possible. The role of an ELSA is to support children to develop their:
- Emotional literacy
- Positive mental health
- Social skills
- Emotional wellbeing
This support is given either individually or in small groups and is tailored to the need or situation presenting at the time.
For more information please check out the ELSA website www.elsa-support.co.uk