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    • ELSA

    On this page, you will find useful links and support on the topic of emotional literacy. We hope you find it helpful and useful.

    If you come across anything that you find helpful (web sites, Twitter support, or resources), please let the school know. Either email on office@archbishopwake.dsat.org.uk, or use the pastoral email address: pastoralteam@archbishopwake.dsat.org.uk.

    We have two ELSA's in school, we have years of experience as ELSA's and absolutely love the role. Our names are Lisa Phillips and Debbie Walton-Smith.

    The ELSA Team

    Emotional Literacy Support - Welcome!

    What does an ELSA do? This is a PowerPoint presentation about what ELSAs do. It is for pupils, to help them understand our role and what we can do to help and support them. Each item represent a reminder of an aspect of the job and how it can help them.

    • Why Do We Lose Control of Our Emotions? Simple, easy-to-understand whiteboard animation to help early Elementary-aged children gain an understanding of the way their brains work to recognize and manage their emotions. This is intended as a beginning resource to help children, parents, educators, and those who work with children to encourage mindfulness, empathy, and emotional regulation. The Hand/Brain Model included in the video is a concept by Dr. Dan Siegel. More information on "Flipping your Lid" and the Hand/Brain model can be found at www.drdansiegel.com. You can check out a great video here.

    In one minute: What is "Emotional Literacy" and How Can You Learn It?

    When we learn language, we develop "literacy." Emotional Literacy is all about the language of emotion. This learnable skill makes a tremendous difference in...

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    We All Have Mental Health

    Download the accompanying teacher toolkit from https://www.annafreud.org/wahmhtoolkit It's free! We All Have Mental Health is an animation designed to give y...

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    • CRESS% - 5 minute activities for friendship skills Simple, creative activities based on ways to make and stay friends with others. We hope these activities will help support thinking and learning for happy and positive relationships. And we hope they'll be enjoyable! We'd love to hear from people taking part – every activity includes the opportunity to share back with us.
    • Relax like a cat: Relaxation Exercise for Children. Relax like a cat is a colourful booklet for younger children to practice controlled breathing and muscle relaxation. Long, deep controlled breaths slow down the breathing rate and help children to relax. Muscle relaxation involves practicing tensing and relaxing different muscles in the body. This helps children to recognise the difference between tense and relaxed muscles.
    • Thinkuknow 8 - 10 yrs online safety The SSCT is a partnership between Dorset Police, The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and Dorset Combined Youth Justice Service with a remit to prevent/reduce anti-social behaviour, crime and wrong-doing amongst children and young people and help keep them safe in a digital world. The team consists of dedicated Schools Officers, all of whom undertake Safeguarding training and undergo enhanced vetting on a regular basis.
    • Positivie questions game This is a fun activity to play with children to get them talking and thinking positively. All you need are two dice. Roll one and get the horizontal row and roll the other one to get the vertical column. Where they meet is the question you will answer.
    • positive parenting pdf We know how challenging it can be to balance all the demands parents have to cope with. That's why we've put together some tips to help. All children need boundaries and discipline, and this guide helps you develop what works for you and your child.
    • The good night guide for children This guide has been written for The Sleep Council by Vicki Dawson, founder of The Children's Sleep Charity, which aims to support children and their families to get a better night's sleep

    The Good Night Guide

    Talking Mental Health

    Talking Mental Health is an animation designed to help begin conversations about mental health in the classroom and beyond. The animation and accompanying re...

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