Supporting Pupils with Exam Stress

As we know, stress is an inevitable part of our lives and exploring how we cope with stress as individuals and finding ways of managing our stress effectively is vital in order to live a fulfilling life.

Exam time can put extra pressure on pupils - whilst some cope with this well, others may need extra support. This can be seen as an ideal opportunity for pupils to develop this important life skill.

Benefits to Pupils

• Greater understanding of what stress is
• Recognising signs of stress
• Reducing susceptibility to stress
• Developing coping strategies to manage stress
• Maximising pupils potential for success in exams
• Teaching relaxation skills which will help pupils:
• Cope with anxiety
• Feel more in control
• Study more effectively and think more creatively
• Prepare for challenging events
• Improve relationships with others
• Improve sleep

We offer individual and small group sessions.

Group Sessions

Individual Sessions

The teaching given to pupils is most effective when teachers and teaching assistants are involved in prompting pupils to practice and use the suggested strategies. We offer workshops for teaching staff to develop their skills and strategies in managing exam stress and to foster the benefits of working as a team in order to maintain consistency and support for pupils.

Benefits to Staff

• Greater understanding of the physical and emotional responses to stress
• Ability to recognise stress triggers and signs of stress in pupils and themselves
• Exploring strategies pupils can use to manage exam stress
• Developing skills to support and help pupils in implementing techniques and strategies
• Opportunity to develop and use techniques to help with personal stress
• Enhancing enjoyment of work life

Workshops

Length - 2 hrs

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Price - on request