As you approach any important assessment or exams you will probably be feeling a mix of pressure, stress, and uncertainty. These feelings are completely normal, but it’s important to know how to manage them in a healthy and productive way.
Here are a few helpful strategies:
- Plan your revision: Break your study into manageable chunks. Use a realistic revision timetable and focus on key areas. These tips from the BBC can help you organise your time:
 https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zw8qpbk - Look after your wellbeing: Taking care of your mental and emotional health is just as important as academic preparation. Check out these resources from Place2Be to help support your emotional wellbeing:
 Place2Be – Navigating exam season: Supporting your child to beat exam stressÂ
        Kooth – Free, Anonymous Mental Health Support
        Anna Freud – https://www.annafreud.org/resources/children-and-young-peoples-wellbeing/selfcare/revision/#:~:text=’Just%20make%20sure%20that%20you,than%20a%20stressful%20exam%20preparation.
       YoungMinds – https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/coping-with-life/exam-stress/#:~:text=Breathing%20exercises%20and%20grounding%20techniques,the%20stress%20before%20your%20exam.&text=Resist%20the%20urge%20to%20talk,talk%20now%20that%20it’s%20done.
- Rest, Fuel, and Move: Getting enough sleep, eating regular nutritious meals, and staying active (even a short walk or some fresh air) can make a big difference to your focus and mood.
- Talk to someone: If you’re feeling overwhelmed, don’t keep it to yourself. Speak with a friend, parent, or member of staff. We’re here to help.
- Take breaks and move around: Physical activity—even a short walk—can help clear your mind and reduce stress.
- Â Exam Support from Place2Be
Place2Be, our in-house mental health support service, has created a helpful guide just for you:
 Dealing with Exam Stress –  Exam Stress – Yr 11 2025Â
12 Revision Looms to help:
- Look, cover, write, check
- Understanding Mark schemes
- Magic Triangles
- Flashcard strategies for English Language revision
- Plotting Graphs
- Command words and exam technique
- How to self assess using a mark scheme
- Mastering mind maps
- Annotating an extract
- Revision clocks
- Classic mistakes in Maths
- How to create an exam revision timetable
You’re not alone—we are all behind you and believe in your ability to succeed. Please speak to your form tutor, a teacher, or the pastoral team if you need any support.
As well as this, the Wellbeing Room (S3.9) is open every lunchtime. It’s a calm, supportive space where you can take a break, relax, chat with someone, or just have some quiet time away from the busy school day.
Keep going—you’ve got this!
