The Impact of ELSA Training and Supervision

Exploring the impact of ELSA as told by

school staff and the children they support.

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248

ELSAS TRAINED

234

ELSAS CERTIFIED

218

SCHOOLS WORKING WITH LIGHTHOUSE

90+

ELSAS BOOKED ON UPCOMING COURSES

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The ELSA Experience

How Training Feedback Actually Lands


Feedback gathered from ELSAs across our training and supervision this year.
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Feel confident in their role as an ELSA
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Rated the quality of ELSA training highly
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Gained knowledge and skills from our ELSA training
Rated Lighthouse training 4/5 or higher
94%
So worthwhile! Not only has it given me the skills to become an ELSA, but it's helped me reflect on the real me.
ELSA April 2026 Cohort
An excellent experience with superb guidance throughout. I feel fully equipped to support our wonderful children.
ELSA April 2026 Cohort
Supervision: The Impact

Supporting ELSAs to Reflect, Develop and Make a Difference


Ongoing psychological supervision is what keeps ELSA practice strong long after training ends.
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Felt supervision had a positive impact on the pupils they support
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Would recommend Lighthouse supervision to other ELSAs
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Rated their supervision 8/10 or higher
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Said their supervisor creates a safe and supportive environment
What ELSA Meant to Me

In Children's Own Words

“They all made me feel safe and this was the first school to do this.”

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“I understand my feelings better now and know what I can do when I feel worried.”

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“Miss is always there for me when I need to talk about things, she offers a safe place and I know I can talk about anything.”

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“ELSA has given me more confidence and I can see that I can change the way I communicates with people.”

"The sessions have helped me so much and I appreciates the work my ELSA has done"

From Training to Transformation

What Becoming an ELSA Means to Staff

The whole course has been amazing. Loved that it was online as it was much easier to fit around our working days and busy lives.

Really informative, so rewarding, and has built my confidence to share and discuss with other people. So friendly and open to answer all questions.

Incredible amount of tools, hints and tips on how to implement ELSA within the school. Thank you for an engaging and informative course.

So worthwhile! Not only has it given me the skills to become an ELSA, but it's helped me reflect on the real me.


A very well thought out set of sessions. The resources available once completed are excellent!


An excellent experience with superb guidance throughout. Great value for money. I feel fully equipped to support our wonderful children.

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