E.L.F.S

What is ELFS?

E.L.F.S is a special programme delivered to groups of children at Kingsway School . It helps children become better learners, to work well with others and be sensitive to other peoples' feelings. Most of the lessons are taught through 'circle time', and involve fun and thought provoking activities. These sessions give the children a chance to talk in small groups and help them to feel safe and good about themselves.

Where did ELFS come from?

E.L.F.S began as a project that was piloted in Kingsway Primary School and Marshlands School in Goole. Standards Fund money supported the training and time for two teaching assistants, enabling both of them to develop the model and materials to promote better inclusive practice for groups of children. The Materials for the initial training pack were prepared by the schools educational psychologist.

The ELFS Project was included in on one of the areas of ‘outstanding practice' noted in the schools Ofsted report in July 2004.

What the children say about ELFS

1) ELFS is fun exciting and nice.

2) I like every thing. The best part is reaching our targets.

3) I have learnt to be nice to people.

4) I like the miming and role-play games because I like working as a team.

5) I have learnt to be polite to people and to ignore them when they are picking on me.

A ‘circle time' book is now available with all the sessions and games developed by the ELFS group. Click on the links below to view examples and also download and print off an order form for the book.