Mocks as a Reflection of Schoolwide Readiness exam preparation mocks pastoral care student wellbeing Jan 13, 2025

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...

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Helping Students Take Control of Their Own Emotional Wellbeing anxious generation emotional responsibility mindfulness in school pastoral care student wellbeing Dec 23, 2024

Students who struggle with anxiety often feel overwhelmed. This can lead to them avoiding lessons or homework, and not knowing how to manage their feelings.

They often have low self-esteem, are confu...

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What Pastoral Leads Should Do Now to Get Ready for 2025 curriculum planning exam stress pastoral care student wellbeing Dec 16, 2024

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...

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How to Support ‘The Anxious Generation’ in 2025: A Guide for Schools anxious generation exam preparation exam stress student wellbeing Dec 01, 2024

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...

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How to work with parents on Exam Stress exam stress parent teacher collaboration student wellbeing Nov 25, 2024

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 ...

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Supporting teachers with exam stress training education mental health parents student wellbeing support for teachers Nov 04, 2024

Exam stress is widespread throughout the year and it’s not just students feeling the strain. Teachers experience their own levels of exam stress as they lead they groups through the curriculum.  Many ...

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