How To Support Pupils Who Are Anxious

How To Support Pupils Who Are Anxious

June 21, 2026 · 27 min · Season 1 · Episode 280

About this episode

This episode discusses how to support pupils experiencing anxiety during transitional periods in the school year.

Have you noticed some pupils seem more anxious, avoidant or dysregulated at this time of year - even when nothing obvious has changed in the classroom? In this episode of School Behaviour Secrets, you’ll learn why exams, transition days, new classes, secondary transfer and end-of-year changes can increase anxiety for pupils. You’ll discover why some children aren’t just reacting to what’s happening now - they’re reacting to what they think is coming next. Plus we’ll look at how anticipatory a...

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