ELSA
How ELSA and Drawing and Talking work together
Understanding when the use ELSA and Drawing and Talking
Schools across the country are demonstrating a stronger-than-ever commitment to mental health and wellbeing, and with the new Ofsted framework coming into effect, this focus is essential. Inspectors will be looking for evidence that schools not only
deliver mental health interventions but also have clear knowledge of the outcomes of each intervention’s intention. Furthermore, schools will be asked to demonstrate why a particular approach was chosen for a child.
We know that many ELSAs are also trained and accredited as Drawing and Talking Practitioners. Both approaches share the same aim — supporting children’s emotional wellbeing — but they work in different, complementary ways. With this in mind, we’ve created an area for both ELSA and Drawing and Talking Practitioners to gain clarity on how ELSA and Drawing and Talking each work, and to articulate their distinct purposes.
ELSA blogs
Creating Space to Heal: How Drawing and Talking Supports ELSA Practice
In schools across the UK, ELSAs play a vital role in helping children process difficult feelings and build emotional resilience.
How Drawing and Talking Supports Children with September Transition
The start of a new school year often brings excitement, but for many children it can also stir up anxiety, uncertainty, and emotional overwhelm.
Video: Grace's Story on How Drawing and Talking supported her anxiety
Grace is interviewed by Catherine about her experience with Drawing and Talking and how it supported her anxiety around school.
