This petition was submitted during the 2017-2019 parliament
Rejected petition Stop exams. They’re pointless and shouldn’t determine our futures.
As students we feel being judged on our knowledge in the form of exam papers, does not show off our intelligence to the maximum. It can also make us feel like we won’t succeed if we don’t get the number we need, which can lead to many more affect.
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Childline delivered 3,135 counselling sessions on exam stress in 2016/17 – a rise of 11% over the past 2 years. Young people contacting for help have told us that exam stress can lead to:
depression and anxiety
panic attacks
low self-esteem
self-harming and suicidal thoughts
worsening of pre-existing mental health conditions.
This petition was rejected
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.
We understand you're concerned about exams and exam stress, but we can't accept your petition because the UK Parliament and Government aren't responsible for all exams.
If you're worried about exams, you can find out how to deal with exam stress here:
https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/school-college-and-work/school-college/exam-stress/
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