Every superhero has their “Kryptonite” – the weakness that makes them vulnerable. For children taking the 11Plus, it’s test anxiety. If you’ve ever taken exams (or been asked by your child to help with some tricky maths homework), you’ll know that rising feeling of panic as your mind suddenly goes blank and you forget everything […]
Exam stress among factors leading young people to suicide
Exam stress has been identified as a leading risk factor for suicide in children and young people. The findings come from a collaboration of academics and other experts at the University of Manchester, known as the National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Homicide by People with Mental Illness. They analysed data from 145 official investigations and […]
10 ways to help your child prepare for SATs
Our children are some of the most tested in the world, and the introduction of standard assessment testing (SATs) in 1995 has seen a dramatic rise in the number of children feeling stressed and anxious. So much so, that the NSPCC ChildLine service reported school related problems as the biggest concern in 2013/14, with exam […]