Teacher Wellbeing – Breathe Education

Exam Prep: Getting on Track

By the time we reach the latter end of March, exam season in the UK starts to feel close—and for many students, revision is in full swing. This is the point where it’s less about learning new content and more about refining knowledge, practising exam technique, and building confidence ahead of GCSEs and A-levels.

At this stage, having the right support can make all the difference. Resources offer practical tools to help students stay organised while also looking after their wellbeing. Their approach highlights that successful revision isn’t just about working longer hours – it’s about working more effectively.

One of the most important strategies now is active revision. Instead of passively rereading notes, students benefit from testing themselves with flashcards, completing past papers, and practising under timed conditions. These methods not only strengthen memory but also help students become familiar with exam-style questions.

Mid-March is also a good time to check progress and adjust revision plans. Identifying weaker topics and focusing on those areas can boost confidence and prevent last-minute panic. A clear, realistic timetable can help students stay consistent without feeling overwhelmed.

Equally important is wellbeing. As pressure builds, it’s easy to fall into the trap of overworking. Breathe emphasises the importance of balance, taking breaks, getting enough sleep, and managing stress, all of which are key to staying focused and avoiding burnout.

Being midway through March is a reminder that there’s still time to improve and build momentum. With the right techniques, a structured plan, and support for both academic progress and mental health, students can move into the final stretch of exam prep feeling more prepared and in control.

Exam stress (Student Minds and Kooth)

Teacher wellbeing is an important aspect of a whole school approach to mental wellbeing and resilience. High teacher well being, along with good quality student-teacher relationships leads to increased wellbeing and high levels of school connectedness in children and young people. There are various resources linking into whole school approaches to mental health, wellbeing and resilience being the most effective strategy for engaging students and ensuring that children and young people are well supported.

We’ve pulled together information on some of the key areas around teacher wellbeing looking at some background and recommendations around school environment and wellbeing, spotting signs of stress and understanding and managing stress.

Birmingham Education Partnership (BEP) have collated a variety of resources to increase wellbeing across the whole school. Young Minds have also put together information on how to create a resilient community using a whole school approach to wellbeing.

Our resources section provides links to a number of tips and tricks for managing stress, avoiding burnout and how to talk to each other about mental health and wellbeing.