The Emotional Literacy Programme

The Alex Panton Foundation is proud to offer an internationally recognised, evidence-based programme that builds emotional literacy in children aged 5 to 12. Developed by the UK’s Partnership for Children (PfC) and endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO), this programme is used in over 30 countries to help kids communicate, cope, and connect.

Why It Matters

The ELP is all about giving children the tools they need to thrive:

  • Express Themselves: Learn to articulate feelings clearly.
  • Manage Emotions: Build resilience to handle everyday challenges.
  • Foster Relationships: Develop empathy and positive social skills.


By laying a strong foundation in these areas, we help children grow into emotionally resilient adults who contribute to a more compassionate society.

What’s Inside the Programme?

Our licensed programmes come with a complete, ready-to-use curriculum, including detailed lesson plans and timelines. This means teachers can dive right into supporting students without the stress of extra preparation.

Programmes Offered in Cayman:

  • Zippy’s Friends (Ages 5–7): 24 sessions
  • Apple’s Friends (Ages 7–9): 24 sessions
  • Passport (Ages 9–11): 18 sessions
  • SPARK Resilience (Ages 10–12): 10 sessions
  • Zippy’s SEND – Special Needs Programme (Ages 6–17): 24 sessions

Measuring Impact

We continuously monitor the programme’s effectiveness through annual surveys:

  • Pre-Implementation: Teachers assess students’ baseline social and emotional skills at the start of each year.
  • Post-Implementation: A follow-up survey at year’s end measures growth and impact.


We’re currently analyzing data from the 2023–2024 academic year and look forward to sharing our insights. By comparing findings year-over-year, we ensure that the ELP is making a lasting difference.

Most Recent Data Highlights – 2022–2023

Our trend analysis for the 2022–2023 academic year revealed significant improvements among students in the Zippy’s Friends and Apple’s Friends programmes:

  • Independent Problem-Solving: Increased ability to tackle challenges on their own.
  • Polite Communication: Greater respect and clearer communication with teachers and peers.
  • Resilience: Enhanced capacity to accept criticism and learn from experiences.
  • Emotional Well-being: Notable reduction in frequent worries, unhappiness, and tearfulness.
  • Confidence: Students felt less nervous in group settings.
  • Calmer Demeanor: Reduced anxiety-related behaviors like fidgeting.

Participating Schools for 2024 – 2025 School Year

Government Schools

  • Creek and Spot Bay – Brac
  • East End Primary
  • Edna M Moyle Primary School
  • Marie Martin Primary School
  • Lighthouse School (LHS)
  • Little Stars, Stepping Stones
  • Prospect Primary School
  • Red Bay Primary School
  • Joanna Clarke Primary School
  • Sir John A Cumber Primary School (SJACPS)
  • Theoline McCoy Primary School
  • West End Primary School (Brac)


Private Schools

  • St Ignatius Catholic School
  • Village Montessori
October 2019 – July 2020 ELP Evaluation

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