Does Elements Support hold core values / an ethos?
Yes, the core values are called BEPOVC. Balance Empathy Patience Optimism Vision Creativity These are the core values Elements adopts when supporting children [...]
Does Elements receive funding to carry out support?
No, Elements Support does not currently receive any external funding. We are however, looking to transition into a (CIC) community interest company in [...]
Where does Elements Support operate i.e. locality/area?
Elements Support originated in Tamworth (Staffordshire) however, we can cover the entire West-midlands area supporting schools/establishments across Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Coventry etc. There is [...]
Does Elements Support offer training for staff?
Elements Support prefers the term “reflective practice” as opposed to a training segment, although reflection can still be deemed as training dependent on [...]
How does Elements Support measure the outcomes of its support?
Elements Support views outcomes as short term and long term. Short term outcomes may mean the child’s behaviour has either improved for the [...]
Does elements work with the parents/carer alongside the child i.e. family support?
Yes, although elements are not set up to be a family support service. If the school/establishment has identified issues where support is required [...]
How does the referral process work?
Around the website you will find a basic contact form that we would ask you to fill out. Please provide us with as [...]
How does Elements Support form terms and agreements with the school or organisation?
Elements will provide a tailor-made SLA (Service level agreement) to the school or establishment which will set out the terms and conditions of [...]
Are all the necessary safety checks in place i.e. DBS, insurance etc?
Yes. All staff undergo safer recruitment checks before beginning their journey with Elements. Staff have enhanced DBS checks on the update service and [...]
Is Elements Support a counselling service or a mentoring service?
Elements incorporates both counselling and mentoring skills dependent on the need. Some of our staff that we call "Elementors" are trained in counselling skills [...]