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“The Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed planted in a field. It is the smallest of all seeds, but it becomes the largest of plants; it grows into a tree, and birds come and make nests in its branches”. Matthew 13:31-31<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_single_image image=”8350″ img_size=”2000X600″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”2073″ img_size=”full”][vc_custom_heading text=”Miss Quartley – Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA)” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”What is ELSA?” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]There will always be children and young people in schools facing life challenges that detract from their ability to engage with learning.\u00a0 Some will require greater support to increase their emotional literacy than others.\u00a0 ELSA is an initiative developed and supported by educational psychologists.\u00a0 It recognises that children learn better and are happier in school if their emotional needs are also addressed.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We are fortunate to have a qualified Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) at St Bartholomew’s Primary School. \u00a0 Miss Quartley has been trained by Educational Psychologists to plan and deliver programmes of support to pupils who are experiencing temporary or longer term additional emotional needs.\u00a0 The majority of ELSA work is delivered on an individual basis, but sometimes small group work is more appropriate, especially in the areas of social and friendship skills.\u00a0 Sessions are fun using a range of activities such as: games, role-play with puppets or arts and craft.\u00a0 ELSA sessions take place in ‘The Rainbow Room, which provides a calm, safe space for the child to feel supported and nurtured.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”In ELSA we aim to provide support for a wide range of emotional needs:” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n