7 Tips for Exam Stress

The exam season can be a particularly challenging time for students, so having the skills to deal easily with the related stress is important. Mindfulness techniques, if practiced by students, can be easily called upon if they feel overwhelmed.

Last year saw the biggest rise in the number of teenagers, aged 12 – 15, receiving counselling from Childline for exam stress – up by 21 per cent from the previous year. We believe schools have a responsibility to promote pupils’ well-being as well as enhancing their resilience in practical, accessible ways.