Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSAs)

Who is the ELSA?

Mrs Kelly Williams is the named person responsible of delivering ELSA at Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Cwmllynfell.

What is an ELSA?

An Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) is a specialist teaching assistant with a wealth of experience of working with children. ELSAs are trained and regularly supervised by the Educational Psychologists in the Local education authority. 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 remove the barriers to learning and to have happy children in school and at home.

ELSAs will help children learn to understand their emotions and respect the feelings of those around them. They can provide time and space for pupils to think about their personal circumstances and how they can manage them.

What can the ELSA help with?

ELSA resources

Loss and bereavement

Support through a serious illness

Self-esteem

Social skills

Emotions

Friendship issues

Relationships

Anger management ELSA session

Behaviour

Anxiety

Bullying

Conflict

Relaxation techniques

Separation (including divorce)