Pastoral Support
Pastoral Support
We want everyone in our school to feel good about themselves and cope with feelings about their self and others. We aim to support our children to express their emotions justly so that they can deal with the changes and challenges of everyday life.
Jackie is in school working with some of our children 2 days a week. She is in high demand, so we have to prioritise the children she is able to see.
If you would like to discuss the possibility of extra support for your child, you are welcome to contact:
SENCO Mrs Katie Lucas kluc0629@crowmarsh-gifford.oxon.sch.uk
or Jackie Robertson jnap5834@crowmarsh-gifford.oxon.sch.uk
Lego Therapy
Encourages children to communicate with one another and solve a problem by building in pairs or groups of three.
It can help children with joint attention, turn taking, sharing, joint problem solving, listening and general social communication skills, including being patient and staying calm.
ELSA
ELSA
Is a school staff member trained as an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant.
They have had training from Educational Psychologists to support the emotional development and wellbeing of pupils in school and are regularly supervised by the Educational Psychologists.
They are a warm and caring person who wants to help your child feel happy in school and to reach their potential educationally.
ELSAs help children and young people learn to understand their emotions and respect the feelings of those around them. They may talk about school, friendships, loss and bereavement, anger management and other issues.
They aim to support high self esteem and positive social interaction with others which helps to develop an improved focus on their learning.
Jackie Robertson is our ELSA jnap5834@crowmarsh-gifford.oxon.sch.uk
What can ELSAs help with?
Loss & bereavement
Emotional literacy
Self esteem
Social skills
Friendship issues
Relationships
Managing strong feelings
Anxiety
Conflict
Emotional regulation
Growth mindset
Social Stories
School Counsellor
A School Counsellor is a qualified professional who provides a safe space for pupils to discuss any experiences or difficulties in their life that are impacting their emotional and psychological wellbeing. Children and young people will be supported to understand underlying causes and find more positive ways of channelling their emotions. Counselling is offered as a one to one and is confidential, however, they will work along with parents and the child’s teacher to provide the best support for the child; this can include helping to identify additional needs or barriers to learning.
Our school Counsellor will use child friendly therapy techniques including activities and games as well as talking and listening. Every child is an individual and because they all grow and develop at different rates, will be supported to develop their own unique personality. They can talk about how they’re feeling so they can better understand their struggles and explore ways of managing them that they are comfortable with.