Promoting Emotional Wellbeing at Acre Hall Primary School

We are delighted to share with you that as a school we have been formally recognised for our engagement with the ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) programme, supported by the Trafford Educational Psychology Service. A special congratulations goes to Mrs Claire Zielinski, who has now successfully completed her ELSA training. Claire is now a fully qualified Emotional Literacy Support Assistant and will be working with children across the school to deliver individual and small group sessions focused on a range of emotional needs. ELSA sessions are designed to help children understand and manage their emotions; develop self-confidence and resilience, strengthen social and friendship skills and learn positive ways to handle challenges

These sessions are run in a calm, supportive environment, offering a safe space for pupils to talk, reflect, and grow. Claire will also receive ongoing half-termly supervision from Educational Psychologists, ensuring that our provision remains effective, up to date, and in line with best practice. We are incredibly proud of Mrs Zielinski’s dedication and of Acre Hall’s growing capacity to offer meaningful, child-centred support. This reflects our wider school ethos of nurturing the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally.