Training

This training is for the attention of Headteachers, SENDCo and Inclusion managers in Slough and its surrounding Boroughs.  The training is specifically designed for Teaching Assistants or those in a similar role in Schools.


If you have already booked via cpdapplications@slough.gov.uk, you will not need to re-register, as this information will be transferred across. 
When registering for this training course, please select invoice for payment.  Slough schools will be invoiced separately following booking on the course. Non-attendance charged at full rate.


Do you want to improve the way your school supports pupils with their behavioural, social and emotional needs?
Do you want TA’s who are empowered to deliver positive change for pupils?  
Do you want pupils who feel supported and able to talk about their difficulties?
If so, have you thought about Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) training for your TA’s? We at Slough Borough Council, Integrated Support Service are running our next course in October.
ELSA has been successfully rolled out in more than 80 Local authorities (ELSA network, 2017) and once trained are able to help children to learn and practice social and emotional skills individually, in groups or at whole class level. The ELSA role is supported by research that indicates interventions led by ELSA’s result in a statistically significant improvement in children’s emotional literacy (Mann & Russell, 2011) and a reduction in challenging behaviours (Butcher, Cook, Holder-Spriggs, 2013) enabling pupils to develop personally, emotionally, and  academically (Grahamslaw, 2010). Furthermore, these skills are not only helpful in school but are also transferable to the home context (Wilding & Claridge, 2016).
Following attendance on the Slough ELSA training course, previous attendees felt confident to deliver interventions immediately in their schools and were able to help pupils with a wide variety of social, emotional and mental health needs. Teachers and Parents also noticed better engagement and positive change in children’s behaviours.
Initial Cost: £300 (Slough maintained/academy/free schools)
Initial Cost Includes: 4 days training, refreshments/lunch, course materials and ELSA book
Ongoing Cost: £150 (or 2 hours EP time) annually for ongoing supervision (Starting Spring 2019)


Please note your registration requires commitment to the following dates:
DAY 1:          15 October 2018 9.15am – 3.15pm


Understanding emotional literacy


Working with puppets


DAY 2:           29 October 2018 9.30am – 3.15pm


Anger and the assault cycle


Self esteem


Impulsive learners


Introduction to group work


 DAY 3:           05 November 2018 9.30am – 3.15pm


Social communication difficulties


Social and Therapeutic stories


 DAY 4:           12 November 2018 9.30am – 3.15pm


Active listening skills


Learning from experience – a presentation by experienced ELSAs working in Slough


Planning and guidelines for school ELSA implementation – line managers are invited to attend this session



Upon registering please make sure your candidate provides us with the following information by emailing Catherine Watson:
Explain briefly how you hope to use your ELSA Training
Confirm whether you have had Safeguarding Training and if so, please confirm to what level and the date of training.
Confirm that you will be attending supervision sessions.
This information should be provided to the event organiser by 1st October 2018.

This training has been brought to you by Slough Borough Council's Early Years Workforce Development Co-ordinator, Hazel Thorpe, for the attention of practitioners in Early Years settings in the private and voluntary sector including Childminders in Slough.