Staff

At Petersgate, we develop the 'whole child'.  A child cannot focus on learning unless they are feeling safe and secure. Therefore, we have the fantastic Mrs Marie Robb, our Family Support Leader and also our Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA), on the team to be able to support children and their families.

In her role as FSL, she will listen and appreciate family concerns and needs, offering suggestions and advice for individuals and families.  She will also signpost to other services available in the area which may be able to help you further.

As ELSA, complementing the role of FSL, she supports children on a 1:1 basis, listening and working with them in different ways such as:

• Anger management and control
• Key transitions such as moving between schools/classes
• Development of pupil self-esteem and confidence
• Supporting positive relationships with friends
• Supporting through difficult family situatoins such as bereavement, new baby, parent separation/divorce.

We always need and welcome volunteers to come into school to work with our children and staff team.  Any time you can spare is very much appreciated.
Our volunteers can listen to children read and support small groups with learning in a variety of lessons.  They also help to prepare resources and put completed learning into children's books.
If you think this is something you would like to do, please pop into the school office for further information and a volunteer pack.