Exam Anxiety - Help & Support

News - 23rd Apr 2024

Exams have the potential to exacerbate feelings of anxiety and stress amongst young people. Whilst we are encouraging students to work hard we do not want them to do this at the expense of their wellbeing.

Below is a range of advice and guidance for students and parents to help alleviate or lessen the anxiety they have about sitting exams, including: 

• NHS Help your child beat exam stress 
• Anna Freud: How to identify the signs of academic stress, and ways to help 
• Student Minds – resources, tips and blogs about exam stress  
• Ofqual: Coping with exam pressure – a guide for students