Research Focus: Understanding and Helping to Overcome Exam Anxiety

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David Putwain Professor and authority on exam anxiety
Webinar 45min

This webinar will provide you with advice and practical guidance on addressing exam anxiety, explaining the reasons for and origins of the issue, its prevalence and the preventative measures schools can put in place, drawing on a 16-year programme of research.

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For: Headteachers, senior leaders, senior mental health leads

Aim: This webinar will provide you with advice and practical guidance on addressing exam anxiety, explaining the reasons for and origins of the issue, its prevalence and the preventative measures schools can put in place, drawing on a 16-year programme of research.

Rationale: Exam anxiety is real. For many students, the experience of preparing for and taking high pressure exams, such as GCSEs, is fraught with anxiety. This has only worsened following the 2014 reforms to GCSEs and for some, it can have a lasting impact both academically and emotionally.