Mental Health and Wellbeing
ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant)
Our trained ELSA member of staff is Mrs Gonzalez, she is a very experienced Teaching Assistant who has been specially trained to take on the role of an ELSA. The ELSA project is overseen by Educational Psychologists in order to ensure reflective practice and develop the effectiveness of the programme. In the ELSA programme children, for whom the school feels it would be of benefit, are invited to participate. Initially there is a ‘getting to know you’ phase before the intervention itself is begun. Each session is carefully planned and individually tailored to meet the child’s needs and develop their emotional literacy. Children enjoy participating and research has shown this to be a highly effective resource with positive outcomes for children.
CAMHS & BCCS
There are times when children may benefit from ongoing professional support; if appropriate, the school may work with the parents to make a referral to Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society (BCCS) for counselling or the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) for more specific professional input. We have a BCCS counsellor in school one day per week to work with children and parents on a range of issues.
Both agencies work with parents, schools and children to address specific mental health or wellbeing needs
External Services for mental health and wellbeing
External links to mental health charities and family support can be found here.
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