{"product_id":"hampshire-educational-psychology-emotional-literacy-support-assistant-elsa-west-initial-training-for-2026-2027-wednesday-14th-oct-4th-25th-nov-2026-13th-jan-10th-feb-and-10th-march-2027-9-00am","title":"Hampshire Educational Psychology – Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) West Initial Training for 2026\/2027 - Wednesday 14th Oct, 4th, 25th Nov 2026, 13th Jan, 10th Feb and 10th March 2027 - 9.00am","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHampshire Educational Psychology – Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) West Initial Training for 2026\/2027\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWednesday 14th October, 4th November, 25th November 2026, 13th January, 10th February and 10th March 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9.30am to 3.30pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe are offering ELSA training for learning support assistants\/teaching assistants working in county schools and colleges in the following areas:- Winchester, Test Valley South, Eastleigh and New Forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhat the course includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSix days of training delivered by Educational psychologists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA combination of whole group teaching, tutor demonstrations, small group work and practice sessions. Cohort size: approx. 35\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRefreshments (please note lunch is not provided).\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCourse materials, including a copy of the book “Excellent ELSAs: Top Tips for Emotional Literacy Support Assistants” by Sheila Burton.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTerms and conditions of the Training and Support Contract; in summary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRelease each ELSA for every training session and twice-termly supervision sessions; allocate time each week for each ELSA (normally the equivalent of a day per week); allocate time for each ELSA to plan their sessions (20% of their ELSA time should be for preparation, planning and monitoring targets);\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOrganise a suitable working space in school, for ELSAs to fulfil their responsibilities;\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAllocate a budget for purchase of appropriate emotional literacy resources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFurther information is given in the ELSA Support Contract and Booking Form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice: £730.00 per person\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hantsweb Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55805169566081,"sku":"HIEPELSAWIT1026","price":730.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/6368\/6553\/files\/HIEP_-_New_logo.jpg?v=1731596254","url":"https:\/\/shop.hants.gov.uk\/products\/hampshire-educational-psychology-emotional-literacy-support-assistant-elsa-west-initial-training-for-2026-2027-wednesday-14th-oct-4th-25th-nov-2026-13th-jan-10th-feb-and-10th-march-2027-9-00am","provider":"Hampshire County Council Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}