ELSA referral form

The ELSA referral form is designed to gather feedback from staff, helping to identify the most appropriate focus areas for ELSA sessions and determine the urgency of each referral.

ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) is a school-based intervention designed to support the emotional wellbeing and social development of children and young people. ELSA sessions are tailored to the individual needs of each pupil and typically focus on areas such as:

• Recognising and managing emotions
• Building self-esteem and confidence
• Developing friendships and social skills
• Managing anxiety, stress, and worries
• Coping with loss, bereavement, or family changes
• Improving emotional regulation and resilience
• Developing problem-solving and communication skills