Dealing with exam stress

Feeling the pressure of performance is often a challenge for many people, and research has shown that it can have a powerful, motivating effect. However, performance pressure that develops into an anxiety that inhibits performance needs addressing, to allow people the opportunity to feel safe in an exam and make sure they can perform to the best of their ability on the day. 

Explore this collection of resources for support with tackling exams:

• Exam Support Guide 2025 from Kent County Council i-Thrive and Participation Team
  https://sway.cloud.microsoft/VMpImlSoXl87erZk?ref=email
• Young Minds - Exam Stress support for young people
  https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/coping-with-life/exam-stress/
• Young Minds - Exam support for parents
  https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-a-z-mental-health-guide/exam-time/
• Children and Young People's Mental Health Service (NHS NELFT) Exam Stress support
  https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/camhs-exam-stress/