ELSAs are Emotional Literacy Support Assistants. They are specialist Teaching Assistants with a wealth of experience working with children. ELSAs are trained and regularly supervised by Educational Psychologists.

An ELSA is a warm and caring person who wants to help your child feel happy in school and to reach their potential educationally.

Their aim is to build your child's emotional development and help them cope with life's challenges.

The ELSA will help your child to find solutions to any problems they may have. They can help with

• Loss and bereavement
• Emotional literacy
• Self esteem
• Social skills
• Friendship issues
• Relationships
• Managing strong feelings
• Anxiety
• Bullying
• Conflict
• Emotional regulation
• Growth mindset
• Social stories