Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA)
What is ELSA?
The ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) intervention was designed to build the capacity of schools to support the emotional needs of their pupils from within their own resources. This is achieved by training learning support assistants to develop and deliver individualised support programmes to meet the emotional needs of children and teenagers in their settings.
What learning is covered on the ELSA course?
Day 1: Introduction to Emotional Literacy (trainees and SLT members attending).
Day 2: Attachment and Belonging.
Day 3: Resilience and Self-Esteem.
Day 4: Emotional Regulation.
Day 5: Grief and Loss.
Day 6: Positive Psychology.
Is ELSA the right approach for your school?
Most schools we work with are experiencing an increasing rise in children's and young people’s needs, coupled with decreasing school funds and, therefore, the need to provide more support with fewer resources. The ELSA training is designed to build capacity in your school to develop individual and group intervention programmes to develop the emotional literacy of children and young people.
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Initial ELSA training
6 days of virtual training.
Access to bespoke materials and handbook.
4 follow up supervision sessions with an Educational Psychologist.
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Ongoing Support
Trainees continue to access regular group supervision with an Educational Psychologist to maintain their title.
An annual training conference to continue extending your skillset.
