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Top Tips for Dealing with Back-to-School Anxiety 

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Top Tips for Dealing with Back-to-School Anxiety 

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It's normal to feel nervous about coming back to school in September! Here's some great advice to help you manage those feelings.

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For some, the end of the summer holiday and a return to seeing friends each day can't come soon enough. But for others, just the thought of returning to the classroom can be daunting. Everyone's school experience is different.

Whether you're starting in a new form, school or college, there can be a lot of stress around this time. From worrying about making friends to having to sit exams, we all have our own issues and anxieties.

Here are our tips to help calm your nerves in preparation for the new term.

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If you're worried or anxious about going back to school, here are eight tips to help you cope with that first day back.

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Many organisations will listen to you and can help provide support and advice when school is closed.

If you have immediate concerns about a friend then please tell an adult.

Kooth - can offer online counselling and support

Shout - Text 85258 they are a 24-hour support service

ChildLine - 08001111 can support young people

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Check out the video below!           Radio 1, 1Xtra and BBC Bitesize (with the help of Greg James and Charlie Sloth) have teamed up to help you beat The Fear by getting your exam stress under control, no matter what exams you’re taking.   

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Check out the video below!           Radio 1, 1Xtra and BBC Bitesize (with the help of Greg James and Charlie Sloth) have teamed up to help you beat The Fear by getting your exam stress under control, no matter what exams you’re taking.   

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Making the most of your revision.  Click the link below for some top tips

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Making the most of your revision.  Click the link below for some top tips

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Exams and revision - Study support - BBC Bitesize

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Check out our exam essentials with handy tips and advice for keeping on top of your studies and revision.

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Click the link below for some great advice around feeling more confident about your exams

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Click the link below for some great advice around feeling more confident about your exams

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Coping with exam pressure - a guide for students

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Feeling some stress about exams is normal. Click the link below for some advice and guidance

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Feeling some stress about exams is normal. Click the link below for some advice and guidance

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Pressure to do well in exams can be overwhelming and affect your mental health. Here's our advice if it's all getting a bit too much.

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Dealing with exam stress

It is normal to feel a bit worried about exams, especially if you're under pressure from school or family. Exam stress can cause you to feel or or anxious depressed, and this might affect your sleeping eating habits.

If you recognise any of these feelings, or are worried that exam pressure is taking over your life, you are not alone, and there are things you can do:

Think about all the things you have achieved so far. It can be helpful to write a list of all the things you like about yourself, and the things other people value about you too.

If people around you - like your parents or family - are putting pressure on you, it can help to tell them what you feel able to achieve, and let them know that your expectations are different to theirs. You could also talk to a teacher you trust about the pressure you are under at home.

Keep it in perspective

Exams can help you take the next step in your academic or professional career - but results are not the only measure of success.

Here are things you can do to remind yourself that there is more to life than grades:

When I was revising for my GCSEs, I made the mistake of blending the places where I revised and where I rested. I started to do a lot of revision in my bedroom, but I found it hard to get away from revision when I wanted to rest or sleep - everywhere I looked there were papers and flashcards looming over me.

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Dealing with disappointing exam results

If you don't get the grades you want, it can feel devastating. But it really isn't the end of the world and it happens to lots of people, for all sorts of reasons.

Life doesn't always go to plan, but stay calm, you are going to be ok. There are still loads of options available to you.

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If exam stress is taking over and you're struggling to cope, you are not alone. Here are some organisations who can support you.

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Exam Stress | How To Deal with Exam Stress

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Pressure to do well in exams can be overwhelming and affect your mental health. Here's our advice if it's all getting a bit too much. Guide Menu for Exam stress Dealing with exam stress It is normal to feel a bit worried about exams, especially if you're under pressure from school or family.

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Remember it's normal to feel some stress about your exams. Use this link to help you know how to keep on top of your studies. You can do this!

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Exams can be stressful, but don't worry: we've got you. Check out our handy tips and advice for keeping on top of your studies.

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We have created a Wellbeing Reading List for you. You can use this link to request books. There are some fabulous books such as "Mind Your Head" and "Calm"
There are also books that Pastoral Staff can recommend such as "How to Tame My Anxiety Monster"

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Support for all young people experiencing feelings of ending their own life. These feelings will pass. There is always help available. Clink this link to access online support.

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Are you, or is a young person you know, not coping with life? For confidential suicide prevention advice contact HOPELINEUK. We are open 9am-12am (midnight) every day of the year: Suicide is the leading cause of young deaths in the UK. We believe that many young suicides can be prevented.

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Get tips on coping with exam stress and pressure, plus how to deal with pressure from your family and how to stop worrying about not getting the grades you need.

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If you are in urgent need of mental health support, please talk to a trusted adult or contact the following services:

·     Arrange a GP appointment or call 111

·     Childline helpline: 08001111 www.childline.org.uk

·     PAPYRUS UK/Hopeline: 0800068414 Text 07860039967

·     Young Minds crisis text service, 24/7 support: text YM to 85258

·     Lancashire Care and Wellbeing Mental Health Helpline Tel: 0800 915 4640

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Text 85258 for free 24/7 mental health support.  Whatever's going on, letting it out can help. Text Shout anytime for free, to talk with a trained volunteer who'll help you feel calmer.

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Конфлікт і насильство, що продовжується, в Україні змушують сім'ї залишати свої будинки в пошуках безпеки, і багато з них прибувають до Великобританії.

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Конфлікт і насильство, що продовжується, в Україні змушують сім'ї залишати свої будинки в пошуках безпеки, і багато з них прибувають до Великобританії.

Зателефонуйте до нашої безкоштовної лінії підтримки за номером: 0800 148 8586

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У відповідь на це, після обговорення з Асоціацією українців у Великобританії, ми створили Гарячу лінію підтримки українців, щоб забезпечити комплексну підтримку. Гаряча лінія доступна всім, хто рятується втечею від конфлікту в Україні.

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Конфлікт і насильство, що продовжується, в Україні змушують сім'ї залишати свої будинки в пошуках безпеки, і багато з них прибувають до Великобританії.

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