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Adapt the education system: lower student exam anxiety whilst saving NHS funds.
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2,726 signatures
What the petition asks
Statistics show growing numbers of students are developing poor mental health (MH.)The education system must be rethought to reduce the pressure placed on the young to lower students' anxiety, improving MH.
This shows the rise in students' with poor MH:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-41148704
This shows the rise in students' with poor MH:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-41148704
What to do?
Combine teacher assessment, effort levels and academic ability in final grading, lowering students' anxiety as grades won't depend solely on exam performance.
The common misconception that exams are the be-all-and-end-all contributes to the rising stress levels of students, increasing vulnerability to mental illness.
The financial consequences of treating such preventable illnesses adds to the strain on the NHS.
Change the education system and enable funds to be better utilised.
Combine teacher assessment, effort levels and academic ability in final grading, lowering students' anxiety as grades won't depend solely on exam performance.
The common misconception that exams are the be-all-and-end-all contributes to the rising stress levels of students, increasing vulnerability to mental illness.
The financial consequences of treating such preventable illnesses adds to the strain on the NHS.
Change the education system and enable funds to be better utilised.
Timeline
| 17 Apr 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 Oct 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,726
Status
Closed
Opened
17 Apr 2018
Closed
17 Oct 2018
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