Parent's Guide to Exam Stress

Practical, positive ways to support and motivate your child (Year 7 to GCSEs, A levels & more)

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

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Beskrivning

AS FEATURED IN THE TIMES AND THE TELEGRAPHAS HEARD ON RADIO 4’S ‘TODAY’ PROGRAMME‘This readable and no nonsense book will help anyone understand and develop the right strategy for their child’Professor Guy Williams, Downing College Senior Tutor, Cambridge‘Steeped in practical knowledge that helps you support your kids to try their best and be happy with the results’Katie Martin, journalist for the Financial TimesHelp your child feel motivated, prepared and ready for school exams.Childhood anxiety seems to be on the rise and it's visibly present in classrooms today. Add exams into the mix and it's no wonder that young people are feeling the pressure.But what can parents do? This trusted toolkit is packed with all the strategies you need to help your child thrive. You'll gain insights into what happens in schools today, learn how to create constructive conversations at home, and understand how to help your child establish effective study habits. You'll also find advice about hot topics, such as tutoring, and guidance tailored to each stage from Year 7 through to Year 13.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2026-03-12
Mått:154 x 232 x 30 mm
Vikt:315 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:256
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:9781399425278

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Katherine Radice has over 20 years' experience in the classroom and an in-depth knowledge of eduction and adolescent development. An acclaimed writer and speaker, she now advises schools nationally and internationally on exam stress, offering workshops for parents, training for teachers and guidance for students.

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Written beautifully and, at its heart, very wise

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Preliminaries: What you need to know before you start reading this bookIntroduction: Why we need to think about exam stressPart 1: Understanding the context for exam stressChapter 1: Differences in perspective between adults and teenagersChapter 2: Understanding what school is like todayChapter 3: Expectations, identity and self-worthPart 2: Key techniques to support your childChapter 4: Creating constructive conversations about schoolChapter 5: Establishing effective work habitsChapter 6: Building a balanced perspectivePart 3: The journey through schoolChapter 7: Getting started at secondary schoolChapter 8: Tests and exams at KS3; Choosing GCSE subjectsChapter 9: Creating positive expectations and a constructive work rhythm at the start of KS4Chapter 10: Revising effectively for GCSEs; TutoringChapter 11: Starting Sixth FormChapter 12: Getting ready to leave schoolAcknowledgementsReferences