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Exam Stress: Just The Facts

Exams can feel stressful because we can't totally control the outcome.

A little bit of stress can be a motivator, and help you perform well.

However, it’s important to recognise when you’re feeling stressed and take steps to keep it in proportion. Most people experience pressure, stress and anxiety when it comes to exams, and people deal with it in very different ways.

You might experience:

Dealing with exam stress

We’ve got lots of great tips and ideas for how you can deal with exam stress, including:

Remember, your school nurse is always available to discuss any concerns or worries you have about exam stress in the run up to your exams and during the exam period too.

 

How to get help

If you have any more questions on this area or would like to speak to somebody about this topic, have a look at the links or search for your local services in the blue box below. Alternatively you can always contact your school nurse.

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Find out what services are available to you in your area. Remember your school nurse is always there to give you confidential help and support.

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TEXT YOUR SCHOOL NURSE

Text: 07507 332160

You can always contact your school nurse by visiting them in school. Or alternatively you can text them on our mobile messaging service.

The text messaging working hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Your message will be seen during those hours after which we respond most quickly to messages that need urgent attention, and we aim to respond to all messages within 24 hours, Monday to Friday.  If you need urgent help in the meantime, contact your doctor, visit a NHS walk-in centre or call NHS 111.  If it is an emergency, dial 999 or visit A&E.

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Services

Find out what other exam stress support services are available to you in your area.

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