Next week, in England, it is SATs week!
It is also Mental Health Awareness Week… the irony is not lost on me! For children and educators in England, this is an important time and it can be stressful for children, those who work in schools and parents. ‘SATs week’ is a defined week when (the majority of ) year 6 children in England take SATs (Standard Assessment Tests). Although it is only year 6 who have to sit the tests in this particular week, year two children also take SATs at a time decided by the school. Many schools also choose to do assessments for all year groups at this time – usually around the same time. So most children in primary schools in England will be experiencing some form of assessment at this time. As someone who has experienced anxiety many times in life, one of my goals, is to equip people with strategies that can reduce anxiety and stress. This is one of my biggest motivators and I strongly believe in the power of sharing simple techniques that can ripple out to the people around us and the impact can be huge! Here are my top three ways to support children (and adults too) during test time:
Unfortunately, we all experience times of stress. I believe that being with children during these times, validating their feelings, sharing useful tips and tools and also reminding them of what makes them special can be transformative. If you would like the lesson plan that I have been using in schools to support children with this, you can get that here. Is there something to do with children’s well-being that you would like me to talk about? Get in touch here [email protected]
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2/6/2024 04:33:40 am
What are effective ways to teach children about self-compassion?
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2/6/2024 05:18:59 am
What advice do you have for parents who want to support their children's well-being during stressful periods like test weeks?
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