Helping your child through exams

<p>This workshop, led by two assistant educational psychologists from Swindon Borough Council, explores what exam stress can look like both at home and in school, and why it happens, including how the brain and executive functioning respond under pressure. We’ll look at how to talk to your child about their worries in a supportive, non-judgemental way, and share practical, emotional and organisational strategies you can use to help them feel more confident and prepared. If you’d like to better understand your child’s experience and learn tools to support them through exam season, this session may be helpful for you.</p>

<p>This course is for eligible adults ages 19+ who live in Swindon. More information on the eligibility criteria is available using this link <a href="https://tinyurl.com/4s3rwdyh">https://tinyurl.com/4s3rwdyh</a></p>

<p>By the end of the course, you will:<br />
-have a clearer understanding of what exam stress looks like and why it happens<br />
-be more confident using practical emotional and organisational strategies to support your child through exams</p>

<p>Everything is provided but you may choose to bring a pad and pen to make notes.  Please remember it is an online course and you will need access to the internet.</p>

<p>Your progress will be assessed through informal group and individual activities such as discussions.</p>

<p>You will receive information and advice about your next steps that could include further learning, volunteering or routes into employment.</p>

<p>We will contact you to make sure this course is the right one for you.</p>

<p>You will join an online group in a friendly and supportive vitual environment. Interactive learning will take place through discussions, group work, videos and hands-on practice of different tools and techniques.</p>