Wellbeing & Mental Health

How to support your child (and yourself) with their wellbeing during the examination period.

Coping with exam pressure

Ofqual’s student guide, Coping with exam pressure, has been produced in conjunction with Professor Dave Putwain, a researcher (and a former teacher) at Liverpool John Moores University. Ofqual has also published a series of blog posts intended to help with student anxiety.

Wellbeing Calendar 2023

https://www.wellbeing4life.co.uk/wellbeingcalendar

7 Strategies to ensure a healthy mindset during the exam period

1 Connect

Staying connected to friends are family is essential for students to feel loved and cared for.

2 Be Active

Physical activity releases endorphins that will help your child stay happier.

3 Good Eating Habits

Good eating habits and a healthy diet will help your child have a more positive mood.

4 Sleep

The benefits of a good sleep pattern:

Helps reduce stress
Improves your mood
Keeps your immune system strong
Helps with concentration and focus
Helps with positive relationships

5 Take Notice...

Practice mindfulness and meditation

6 Goals

Keep track of your child's personal goals and achievements.

Reward them for these.

7 Give

Encourage them to make time to take care of their plants, pets, family.

They can also help the community through charity. This will make them feel valuable and good about themselves.

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