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2021 is well underway – and, for the British public, January also heralded the commencement of another lockdown. Not quite the new start any of us were hoping for! At Mentor Education, our thoughts have turned to young people, and the best methods by which to mitigate the sometimes overwhelming pressures of – and anxiety […]

New lockdown rules have just been announced for England and Scotland. For many pupils, though learning online and remotely is a reality they are prepared to face (with online tutoring available from tutors; remote learning processes now more well practised, following 2020’s lockdowns; and technology on hand to help), the uncertainty of so much change […]

It can be very tempting to assume that young people should be naturally happy and well-adjusted if certain boxes are ticked – if they go to a good school, for example – but the reality of mental health is much more complex. The modern world is full of pressures, and the rise of the online […]

Here at Mentor Education, our priority is not only scholastic success, but also emotional wellbeing: we truly believe the two go hand in hand. Suffering from exam-related anxiety can make it difficult for students to reach their full potential, so exploring a range of options to help alleviate pressure can be really helpful. The first […]

The idea of speaking in front of any audience – be it for a job interview, as part of the admissions process for a new school or university, or when making a presentation – can be a real cause of anxiety for students. Indeed, even trained professionals get nervous before speaking in public (there’s a […]

If you’re a young person with impending tests, it’s likely that you’re feeling pretty stressed. For many students, the worries associated with exam stress are impossible to ignore. Even if you’re doing very well at school, pre-exam jitters – or full-blown anxiety symptoms – are extremely common, and can affect performance. However, there is some […]