Tips for De-stressing Students During Exam Time
Stress and anxiety aren’t just issues faced by the adult population. In fact, the latest statistics released by the Office of National Statistics have revealed that one
Are Exams Putting Too Much Stress on Children Too Early?
From the second a child enters the education system it seems that they are tested non stop until they leave. From regular in-class exams to
The Forgotten Pressures of Exams
Testing is a major factor in British schools, with exams starting in primary school and continuing through to leaving age. They put a huge amount
How to Help Your Child with Pressure and Stress
Exam season may only just have arrived but it has already been riddled with controversy about the pressure being put on children with changes to
What’s the Best Last Minute Support You can Give to Your Kids for Revision?
Exam time is almost upon us. And we say ‘us’, because as parents, we live through it with our children. If you’ve got secondary school
What to Advise Your Child on the Day of the Exam
Exam season is here and children up and down the country are preparing to sit their tests. Whether your child is taking their SATs and
How to Handle GCSE Results Day by Parenting Expert Sue Atkins
Parents worry about the stress their children go under around exams but are exams a good or bad thing for children in your opinion? Exams
Healthy Habits to Prepare For the New School Year
The glorious summer days are getting very slightly shorter, there’s a hint of cooler days in the air, and you may even have seen an
Brain Food for Exams (That Children Will Actually Want to Eat!)
Boosting brain power just before exams or revisions sessions doesn’t just mean offering a plentiful supply of water or poached salmon, there are plenty of
5 Relaxation Tips to Try When Study and Exam Stress Kicks In
We all know that horrible feeling of panic, when your stomach ties itself into knots and your heart starts to race. Feeling stressed when you’re
Helpful Tips For Students to Cope With GCSE Exam Pressure
It can be incredibly daunting when the date for your first GCSE exam approaches; you are faced with the sudden realisation that failure could affect
Supporting Your Child Through GCSE Examinations
Watching a child struggle through GCSE preparation can be difficult for parents and knowing what to do support them or whether or not to offer
Not Enough is Understood About Exam Anxiety
The chair of Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) has said that we still don’t understand enough about exam induced anxiety and metal health
Brain Foods to Add to Packed Lunch Boxes
Spring has finally sprung and that means there is loads of great new season produce to brighten up packed lunch boxes and help young minds
Ofqual Releases New Exam Stress Guidance For Pupils
The exam regulator Ofqual has released new guidance for pupils to help them cope with the stress of exams as the summer exam season looms.
Easy Ways to Banish Distractions During Exam Season
Staying focused during exam season can be super difficult – you’ve endured weeks if not months of revision, started to take exams and the end
Great Breakfasts For Teens During Exam Season
Exam season is here again and if you have teens in the house, that means a few things – mornings will be busier than ever,
Majority of Parents Think Exams Impact Mental Health
A new survey of parents has found that the majority consider that exam stress negatively impacts the mental health of their children. The survey was
How to Deal with Exam Disappointment
Our children have many challenges to face as soon as they begin their academic careers at a young age, and as parents, we try to