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...

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...

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...

As we approach 2025, pastoral leads face an increasingly difficult challenge. The rising number of students struggling with emotional and behavioral issues, often stemming from anxiety, means that tra...

As a school leader, you’re likely already thinking ahead to the challenges and goals of 2025. You’ve probably started planning how to improve academic performance, support students, and manage staff r...

To help students with their exam anxiety we know we need to work together with all those in their lives. As students have more time out of school, than in it, it makes good sense to create a positive ...

There’s a common misconception that exam stress is part of ‘who we are’ and that some of us are ‘floored’ by it, more than others.  Whilst it’s true that many students will find themselves overwhelmed...