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Exam Wellbeing
There are a variety of different wellbeing resources available to help students during the exam period.
In school
Y11 & 13 - Thursday lunchtimes 1:00pm until 1:20pm – there will be a mindfulness session in the Drama studio, to help you manage your exam stress and reduce anxiety.
Helpful PDF's
Wake up Wednesday - 10 Tips for managing Exam Stress
Pearson - Mindfullness Revision
Place2be - Navigating Exam Stress
Studentminds - Exam Stress
External Websites
Young Minds: Pressure to do well in exams can be overwhelming and affect your mental health. Here's our advice if it's all getting a bit too much.
Shout Textline: Text SHOUT to 85258 | Website: www.youngminds.org.uk
Mind: Exams can come with a lot of pressure and make us feel really stressed. If you're struggling to cope, you're not alone. We're here to help you manage your feelings around exams and find ways to cope.
Website: www.mind.org.uk
Childline: If you’re feeling stressed about your exams, you aren’t alone. Get advice and tips to help you cope.
Phone: 0800 1111 | Website: www.childline.org.uk
NHS: Tips on preparing for exams
Website: www.nhs.uk
Barnardo's: Information regarding coping with exam stress.
Website: www.mymentalhealth.barnardos.org.uk/advice/coping-exam-stress
Student Minds: Working towards exams can create feelings of worry and being under pressure, especially at university where you’re aiming for a degree. However, there are a range of things that you can do to help deal with the stress that you might be feeling...
Website: www.studentminds.org.uk
Whatuni?: Sixth form can be really stressful, but there are ways you can manage this stress. We spoke to life coach Stephanie for her top tips.
Website: www.whatuni.com