ELSA

Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA)

ELSA support is available for pupils referred to The Wellbeing Centre. The ELSA has received special training from the educational psychologist to support the emotional development of the pupils in Maesgwyn.

ELSA support helps pupils learn to understand their emotions and respect the feelings of those around them.

They provide the time and space for pupils to think about their personal circumstances and how they manage them.

Most ELSA intervention programmes will last for 6 to 8 weeks, helping the pupil learn some specific new skills or coping strategies.