Exam support
Exams can be a challenging time for young people and those supporting them.
In Telford and Wrekin, a range of support is available to help students manage stress, stay well, and achieve their potential.
Whether you’re a young person preparing for exams, a parent or carer looking to support your child, or a professional working with families, this page brings together practical advice, local services and resources to help everyone feel informed, confident and supported during the exam period.
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Whether it’s stress, sleep, or emotional support, the Healthier Together website has trusted advice to help young people through exam season.
It offers tips for managing stress, how to look after their mental health and where to go for support.
Via ChatHealth, young people can text a health professional for confidential support and advice on managing stress, and any other worries they may have.
Chat Health is a school nursing team service, which runs Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.
As young people across the UK receive their exam results, Safe Schools have prepared a guide to help you support them every step of the way.
Advice on what to say and do, tips on recognising signs of stress related to receiving exam results, and practical steps you can take.
Pressure to do well in exams can be a lot, and it can affect your mental health and can really get on top of you, only adding to the existing stress of exams.
But remember, no matter what your results, your mental health is important too.
Activities and tips to help you and others cope with exam stress.
These activities are designed to help learners to identify exam stress symptoms in themselves and their peers, explore what to say to someone who is stressed, and how to help each other.
Whether you’re looking for specific help with exam stress or you’re not sure where to turn first, Help for Teens can help you find the right person in Shropshire to set you on your way.
Those first steps to seeking help are tough but Health for Teens is the right place to start.
As exam season approaches, it’s natural for young people to feel pressure or stress.
It’s important to remind them that support is available and that taking regular breaks, staying active, and talking to someone they trust can really help.
Encouraging a healthy balance between revision and wellbeing can make a positive difference during this busy time, helping them feel more confident and prepared.
This guide is designed to help you support your child during exam season.
Written with the input of other parents and carers, it offers advice on recognising signs of stress, practical strategies around revision, and tips on keeping communication open.
This guide is designed to support parents and carers in helping their children manage exam stress and maintain good mental wellbeing.
It provides practical advice on how to create a balanced approach to studying, recognise signs of anxiety, and offer encouragement.
Support your child through exam stress - and learn to spot the signs early.
Tests and exams can be a challenging part of school life for children and young people and their parents or carers. But there are ways to ease the stress.
During exam season, educators and professionals play a key role in supporting young people’s wellbeing. Recognising the pressures students may face and creating opportunities for open conversations can make a significant difference.
Encouraging regular breaks, promoting balanced routines, and signposting appropriate support where needed can help students manage stress and stay engaged during this important period.
Provides support via schools through health drop ins, written resources and advice on how to optimise students’ wellbeing.
The team also offers a referral system, where a holistic assessment of a student is completed and if it identifies concerns around exams.
This guide is designed to help educators support their students' mental health and wellbeing during exam periods.
It offers practical advice on creating a nurturing school environment, recognising signs of anxiety, and promoting resilience.