Well-Being at Haslemere Primary School
Emotional Literacy Support
Mrs Blanchett (formerly Miss Smith) is our school Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA).
Mrs Blanchett is in school every day and works with a variety of children from Reception to Year 6; on a 1:1 basis, small groups and even supporting individuals in the classroom.
Play Therapist
Nubia is our School Play Therapist. Nubia is with us every Wednesday and support pupils on a 1:1 basis. Pupils are referred to the play therapy service via Miss Ottley.
Counsellor
A counsellor from a charity called Off The Record, a local young people's youth counselling service who have been supporting young people in South London for 25 years.
Our new school-based counselling service offers support to children, parents and school staff. I use art and play therapy in my work with children and young people to help them express their thoughts and feelings.
The counsellor is in school every Tuesday and children can be referred to her via Miss Ottley or Mrs Blanchett.
Mental Health First Aiders
At Haslemere Primary School we have teo qualified Mental Health First Aiders; Mrs Blanchett & Miss Ottley If you are worried about your child's mental health then please let us know as we will be able to support you or signpost you to other agencies.
