Why Now Is the Best Time to Book CPD on Exam Stress: Help Teachers Support Students for 2026 Success

Exam results are in. And while students may be celebrating—or re-thinking their next steps, —it’s the ideal moment for schools to step back and ask:

👉 What worked in our exam preparation strategy—and what didn’t?
👉 How well did our students manage their stress?
👉 Did our staff feel confident in supporting anxious learners?

September marks a new school year, fresh with opportunity. It's also the smartest time to allocate your CPD and INSET budget—not just for subject knowledge, but for something that impacts every classroom, every subject, every student:
👉 How your school supports stress resilience.

Why Exam Stress CPD Makes the Difference

When schools delay conversations around stress management until mocks or study leave, it's already too late.

Resilience under exam pressure isn’t built in a week—it’s practised and embedded over time.

That’s why the earlier in the year you introduce stress management strategies, the greater impact it will make long-term.

Here's what schools gain when they prioritise exam stress CPD now:

✅ 1. Teachers Feel Equipped, Not Overwhelmed

Staff are often expected to spot, manage, and support student stress—with little training on how.

My CPD workshops give teachers practical, classroom-ready strategies to guide students through moments of overwhelm without needing to be mental health experts.

✅ 2. Students Learn to Respond rather than to React

Using my Exam Reaction Plan approach, each student is shown different strategies and guided to choose what works for them.

It’s not one-size-fits-all. It’s a personal toolkit students begin building from September—so by exam season, their stress response is well-practised and automatic.

✅ 3. You Create a Culture That Supports Performance and Wellbeing

Staff who model stress management create students who mirror it.

This isn’t just about wellbeing—it’s about creating calmer classrooms, better focus, and more confident learners throughout the academic year.

Start Early—Reap the Rewards by 2026

If your school wants to see better results next summer and beyond, the work starts now.

The habits, language, and mindset students adopt in early Year 10 or 12 shape their reactions under pressure when the real thing comes.

Give your students the best run-up possible—and give your teachers the tools to lead the way.

📣 Call to Action: Book Your CPD Today

I offer INSET day workshops and twilight CPD sessions that help your team:

✔️ Understand the root causes of exam stress
✔️ Teach students simple, effective tools to self-regulate
✔️ Build personal Exam Reaction Plans that empower students to respond, not panic

Now is the perfect time to get your date in the diary.

📧 Email me at [email protected] to book your INSET or CPD session.
Let’s make 2026 the year your students sit exams feeling confident, calm, and ready.