At Moorpark Junior School, the children’s mental health and wellbeing is a high priority.
Moorpark Junior School are extremely proud to have been accredited with a Bronze and Silver award from the ARC in June 2024.
This achievement demonstrates our school’s commitment to understanding and supporting the emotional and developmental needs of our students. By implementing attachment-aware and trauma-informed practices, we create a safe, nurturing environment where every child feels valued and supported.
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Advice for children:
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Our children can be supported by our Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA)
What is ELSA?
ELSA is a therapeutic initiative developed and supported by educational psychologists. It recognises that children learn better and are overall happier in school if their emotional needs are also being addressed.
Miss S Poole is our qualified Emotional Literacy Support Assistant at Moorpark Junior School. She has been trained by Educational Psychologists to plan and deliver specialised programmes that support pupils who may be experiencing emotional needs.
These weekly sessions are delivered on an individual basis, but sometimes can be delivered through group sessions. ELSA sessions take place in our specialised ELSA room, which provides the children with a calm and safe space.
What Can ELSA Help With?
- Recognising and understanding emotions
- Building self-esteem
- Social and friendship skills
- Anger and behaviour management
- Loss and bereavement
- Relaxation techniques
- Transitions and change
Children also have access to Younger Minds.
Younger Minds is a service designed to support children with emotional and mental health challenges. It provides tailored strategies, resources, and guidance to help children manage their feelings, build resilience, and improve well-being. The service aims to create a safe, nurturing environment for emotional and mental growth.
Contact Information:-
Park Road,
Burslem,
Stoke-on-Trent,
ST6 1EL
T:- 01782 234440
E:- moorpark@moorparkjunior.co.uk
Part of The New Guild Trust – Office address is the same as above (Moorpark Junior)
Chair of governors:- Mr Jon Lovatt and Mr Hugh Irvine (Vice Chair). They can be contacted by emailing :- moorpark@moorparkjunior.co.uk
If you have any queries relating to Special Educational Needs (SEN), you can contact Mrs Mills on 01782 234440 or email the SENCo directly via send@moorparkjunior.co.uk
If you would like any copies of the information on the website, please contact the school office who can provide this to you free of charge.
