In the next few months our students will be gearing up for exams. We know some of them struggle with stress management, so we need to give them enough time to practice techniques before the exam calen...

Many students feel overwhelmed, anxious and unable to revise well, often because they haven’t found a good way to absorb information.  But what if there was a single, proven way to help students remem...

Knowing how to overcome our worries at exam time is a something that can be learned. When we’re overwhelmed it can be hard to imagine feeling calm and confident, but that’s certainly a state that CAN ...

Fear is in the news. There’s a current UK programme on overcoming fear – fear of flying, dogs, spiders…. Fear can turn most of us into shadows of ourselves. It stops us.  It floors us.  Fear is the th...

As the spring term gets into full swing, the countdown to exams is on, and the pressure is mounting—for both students and teachers. With packed schedules and little room for flexibility, finding time ...

As exam season approaches, the pressure is on. But it’s not just the content students need to master — it’s their mindset. Without the right thinking skills, students are likely to be overwhelmed by s...

Earlier this month I had the opportunity to talk with Sophie and John Gaston of #TheExamMan about how we do exams at HMP.

There are many opportunities for our learners to gain qualifications – from E...

The exam countdown is already ticking, and every passing week leaves students with less time to prepare—not just academically, but emotionally. Handling exam stress requires practice, yet this crucial...

Can you remember that wave of panic that washes over you when the pressure of exams starts to build? You know the feeling: your mind races, your stomach churns, and your thoughts start spiralling out ...

As someone who’s spent 15 years working in prisons, I’ve witnessed first-hand the long-term consequences of young people growing up without strong role models or guidance. Many of the adults I’ve enco...

Mocks don’t just highlight academic and logistical gaps; they show us where we need to strengthen communication, collaboration, and support across the school.

For Exam Officers, they’re a chance to i...

Exam anxiety is a struggle many students face. It’s not just the fear of failing or disappointing others — it’s the overwhelming thoughts and feelings that spiral out of control, leaving students unab...