Luton Primary School

At Luton Primary School, we support Mental Health and Wellbeing for our pupils in the following ways:

Play Therapy – We employ a PTUK Accredited therapist 4 days a week to work 1:1 with individual children who are identified by the Inclusion Team.

ELSA – We have a trained ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistants) in school. ELSA is a psychologist led intervention promoting the emotional well being of children and young people. ELSA is a short term intervention aimed at supporting children to develop new skills or coping strategies that enable the child to experience greater success.

Art Intervention –David Frankum is our resident artist. He is a local artist who works full time in school, support children’s art learning and working with some children on a 1:1 basis, exploring their mental health and feelings through the medium of art.

Sensory Room - In September 2022, our Sensory Room opened. This space is used by children from Year R up to Year 6  and can be used by individuals or small groups of children who may benefit from time in the calming environment that the room provides.

Pets as Therapy – We have a volunteer bring their dog, Clara, into school once a week to read with identified children. This intervention is aimed at developing children’s reading confidence.

Commander Joe – A bespoke programme designed to develop self-assurance, respect, grit, resilience and life-skills. 

NEFLT

Drawing and Talking

Soft starts in the morning

Curly's Farm

Great Leaps

Our Pastoral Team work alongside children and families to develop support which is bespoke to the children's needs.