ELSA Training - Emotional Literacy Support Assistants

6 full days (lunch and refreshments provided) + ongoing supervision

Emotional Literacy Support Assistance (ELSA's) are specially trained Teaching Assistant's who work under the guidance of Educational Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists to support the emotional development of children and young people in schools.

bMindful's training follows ELSA Network standards and is led be Dr Gillian Shotton, a specialist Educational Psychologist with expertise in children's emotional wellbeing. Our core curriculum is delivered over six days with an additional six 2-hour group supervision sessions.

You will also receive a free copy of Dr Gillian Shottons book - ‘emotional wellbeing an introductory handbook’

Day 1 – 20th April 2026

• Introduction to ELSA
• Active listening and reflective conversations

Day 2 – 21st April 2026

• Attachment and PACE
• Emotions and Emotion Coaching

Day 3 – 29th April 2026 (online)

• A sense of belonging
• SMART Target setting, planning a friendship group

Day 4 – 5th May 2025 (online)

• Resilience
• Mission, Person centred planning

Day 5 – 12th May 2026

• Bereavement and Loss
• Anxiety

Day 6 - 13th May 2026

• Narrative psychology, the tree of life
• Supervision and Support

Group Supervision

• Six 2-hour supervision sessions delivered half-termly

Who should attend?

Teachers, teaching assistants and all professionals who work directly with children and young people in education settings

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All training days are 9.30am - 3.30pm and include lunch when on site in Cheadle.

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