ELSA SUPPORT

Children are offered ELSA support. Teachers may refer as well as parents. The school has a graduated approach to support and sustain the emotional health and wellbeing of pupils. Resources are also available to families for home support. There are a number of staff trained to deliver ELSA. They attend termly supervision to maintain their knowledge and skills as well as update on new resources and strategies.

The following staff are trained in ELSA: -

Mrs J Hughes, Miss C King, Mrs G Henwood

PARENT FEEDBACK

“I just wanted to send you an email to say how grateful we are for Miss Jenks phoning my children every week over the summer to check on their wellbeing. I think the ELSA service has become more important now than ever. Everyone can get anxious and concerned not just us adults. Miss Jenks phoning every Thursday became part of the kids way of life and they looked forward to hearing from her. Furthermore on 2 occasions she called to the house to either drop off literature she had gathered or as was the case last week to check up on the kids after her day back in school.

My one child has looked at the material every night going to bed and it has certainly helped him during his move to Afon Taf. My other child has also enjoyed reading what Miss Jenks gave her and I know she is looking forward to the sessions restarting now school is back. Mental health in children is of utmost importance and through the school Miss Jenks has had a massive positive effect on the mental health of my children”.

PUPIL FEEDBACK

"I like coming to ELSA, it makes me happy!"

"ELSA has been really fun and has helped me with making new friendships".

"ELSA has helped me with confidence".

"It has helped me a lot with my anger and my problems . I enjoyed it very much!".

"I enjoyed ELSA and I want to stay!".

"ELSA has helped me with friendship problems, making new friends and most of all to have fun!".

For free resources, please visit their website - https://www.elsa-support.co.uk/category/free-resources/