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...
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...
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...
This Summer I spoke at the annual NAEO Annual Conference in Leeds.
I love speaking to groups! For some people it’s their worst place, but I really like sharing my take on ways to manage stress – in ...
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...
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...
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 ...
Support Staff have a challenging role in school, particularly when working with those students anxious about their exams. It can often seem as if a small cohort of students monopolises the attention o...
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 ...
