Mrs Astle

 

Hi I'm Mrs Astle,

 

I am the Emotional Support Worker at school.  I am a qualified ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant)  and have been trained to deliver a variety of different interventions to support the children's needs across the school.

 

 My role includes:

• In charge of all Young Carers in school.
• Supporting children of military families during times of parental deployment and transition in and out of school
• Organising and running the induction process for new children who join our school during the school year as well as assessing their learning.
• Running Bits and Pieces Club. Membership is by invitation only to help children who need a break from the playground or need support socially.
• Facilitating worry,anxiety and anger programmes
• Drawing and talking therapy interventions
• Trained to help Bereaved children
• Emotional support for children going through difficult times.
• Supporting mental well being
• Co-ordinating the PAT dog sessions.

 

Many of the interventions are of a short term nature in order to support individuals with school related issues. There are occasions when it is necessary to operate a waiting list if demand is high.

 

If parents have concerns about their child's emotional /social well being, the class teacher should be the first point of contact. The teacher will decide if it is appropriate to refer to me for additional support.