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School and College

School and college

School and collegeSchool and college can be a great time for some young people, but sometimes you might have problems or worries. These could be about making friends, homework and exams, moving from primary to secondary school or feeling pressure to do well . We know how much these worries can affect you.

School is a big part of your life, and it's completely natural to feel anxious or worried about it sometimes. Talking about how you feel can really help.

No-one has the right to stop you from going to school, so if you are being bullied and are feeling worried about going to school, there is support available.

Whatever your worry about school or college is, ChildLine is here to help.

 
 
 
 
 

School

School is a large part of your life when you are young, and it can be a really happy experience. Sometimes though you might find you have problems at school which are worrying or upsetting you. These could be about friends, homework, exams, bullying, or feeling pressure to do well. No matter what you are feeling, ChildLine is always here for you if you need support.

Read more about School

Homework

Homework can cause a lot of stress and worry for children and young people. It might sometimes feel like the homework and worrying can be difficult to overcome, but talking about it can help. Read more about Homework

Exam results

Getting your exam results can be a worrying time.  It can seem like the whole of your future depends on what you get.  Read more about Exam results

Beat exam stress

It is natural to feel anxious sometimes, even more so around exam time. The pressure to revise and do well in exams, whether it's from your parents or your teachers can be very stressful.  It can leave you feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope and make you think that you are going to fail. The good news, however, is that anxiety can be managed and help is available. Read more about Beat exam stress

 
 
 
 
 

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