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Introduction
Every school experiences pressure.
Staff juggle competing priorities. Students face increasing academic demands. Parents want the best for their children, while school leaders work tirele...
Schools across the country know just how much time, energy and emotional resource is taken up supporting students with individual challenges.
A relatively small number of students often require ongoi...
When the Winter Olympics were on recently , commentators repeatedly mentioned something fascinating about elite competitors.
Before stepping onto the ice, the slope, or the track, athletes had alread...
Step 1 â Understanding Your Stress Pattern
The first part of the programme teaches students how their mind works under pressure.
They learn that thoughts shape feelings, feelings shape reactions, and...
Mocks donât just highlight academic and logistical gaps; they show us where we need to strengthen communication, collaboration, and support across the school.
For Exam Officers, theyâre a chance to i...
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...
As a school leader, youâre likely already thinking ahead to the challenges and goals of 2025. Youâve 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 ...
Exam stress is widespread throughout the year and itâs not just students feeling the strain. Teachers experience their own levels of exam stress as they lead they groups through the curriculum. Many ...
