Tag: Exam Anxiety

Debbie W Stress

Thu Mar 2023 by debbiewoodliffe

Tips For Teaching Young Children About Stress

Ahead of Stress Awareness Month, Debbie Woodliffe shares how we can recognise the symptoms of stress in children and why we should teach them all about it.

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Badminton-School noble eaton

Tue Mar 2023 by michellemackay-vpagmail-com

How to Implement Effective Study Strategies for A Level Students

The step from GCSEs to A levels is a considerable challenge for many students. They need support with both their learning and wellbeing in order to do their best.

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Harriet exam stress

Tue Feb 2023 by harrietyoung

How does switching off help teens during exam season?

This blog helps parents and teachers best support their young people in exam season.

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Wed Nov 2020 by johnbardinelli

Why We Should Stop Worrying about Exams

Last year's exams were cancelled and already, Wales has cancelled exams for 2021. With this in mind, John from Universal Owl argues, do we need them at all?

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Tue Sep 2020 by lynnhow

10 De-Escalation Techniques

With social distancing, some schools have adopted a zero tolerance policy on behaviour. Lynn How has some really helpful ways to de-escalate situations before things get too far.

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Fri Jul 2020 by lynnhow

Social and Emotional Support for School Refusers

Lynn How has some really useful ideas to help kids return to school and help them feel safe and comfortable enough to want to stay there.

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Wed Jul 2020 by lynnhow

The Seeds Of Change

Exam pressure has escalated over the last few years. Most in education agree that we were in a 'mental health crisis' before Lockdown. Now that exams are cancelled for this year, Lynn How asks, is this not the time to change things?

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Thu Apr 2020 by hannahfrances

Teaching in Lockdown – what have I learnt?

Schools shutting came with little warning. The last few weeks were a frantic battle to sort as much as possible. Fast forward a few weeks and teachers are trying to teach and support their students from home. Hannah has found it hard, lonely and a lot. Will things change after COVID-19?

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Thu Nov 2019 by lyndataverner

Fighting Talk!

Teachers To Get Mental Health Training. This is a good start but it falls short of bringing about purposeful change. Sending teachers on 1-2 day training courses, stinks of a tick box exercise.

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Wed Aug 2019 by janniferwyman

How to Prepare for A-Level Results

On the eve of A-Level results day, I (Jennifer) have sat down to reflect on what my son and many others up and down the country might be experiencing right now.

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