Even mentioning exams increases pressure says Chief Inspector of Schools
Asking your children how their exams have gone may be a natural parental instinct but this seemingly harmless question increases the pressure that students feel
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
Exam season gets underway in Scotland
Exam season officially kicks into gear this week as pupils in Scotland prepare to sit their final exams in readiness for leaving school or securing
Should students be allowed to use the Internet during exams?
It might sound like it completely defeats the purpose of sitting an exam but, should students be allowed to access the internet to help them
11-Plus exams don’t harm children’s wellbeing says new study
There has been a lot of talk in the press lately about the impact of exams on wellbeing and mental health as schools all around
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.
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
What are the secrets to creating a strong study plan?
It’s very easy to become flustered and overwhelmed when looking at a big pile of books, pads full of notes, a blank stash of flash
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
Student tips for preparing for KS2 SAT tests
SATs are an important part of KS2 education, and for a lot of students the pressure to succeed can be overwhelming, especially when it feels like
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
Ofsted to change the way it inspects nurseries, schools and colleges
When you look for a school for your child, chances are that you’ll want to know two things; what the Ofsted rating is and what