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KS4 PSHE Unit – Stress, Wellbeing & Mindfulness | Mental Health & Exam Pressure Support

This fully resourced KS4 PSHE unit is designed to help students understand, manage, and reduce stress—particularly around exams and life transitions. With a focus on mental wellbeing, self-care, and time management, this unit provides practical strategies to support student resilience and emotional regulation.

Ideal for use in PSHE lessons, form time, enrichment days, or targeted interventions, this 7-lesson programme supports schools in delivering the statutory Health and RSE curriculum while addressing the real pressures faced by teens today.

** Lesson Topics Included:**

• Stress Management & Self-Care – Tools to cope with daily pressures
• Stress & Exam Performance – Managing nerves and building confidence
• Relaxation & Mindfulness Techniques – Developing healthy habits
• Life Events, Exercise & Sleep – Building a balanced lifestyle
• Understanding Stress – The science behind stress responses
• What is Mindfulness? – Guided practices and reflection
• Time Management & Study Skills – Preparing for exams effectively

** Each Lesson Pack Includes:**

• 1 Fully Editable PowerPoint Presentation
• (Includes learning outcomes, confidence checkers, assessments, embedded video clips, high-quality visuals, and thought-provoking questions)
• Student-Centered Tasks – Literacy activities, group work, and comprehension tasks
• Assessment Opportunities – Confidence checkers, reflective tasks, and progress measures
• Additional Support Links – For students and staff, including extension ideas and extra resources
• Designed for Non-Specialists – With detailed teacher notes included

This unit is ideal for:

• PSHE leads developing a strong KS4 mental health curriculum
• Form tutors or heads of year supporting students in the run-up to exams
• Teachers seeking proactive strategies to support pupil wellbeing and build resilience

Format: Editable PowerPoint lessons + printable student worksheets
Target Group: KS4 (14–16)
Themes: Mental health, stress management, wellbeing, exam pressure, mindfulness

Equip your students with the skills to recognise stress, develop resilience, and build healthy routines—both in and beyond the classroom.

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**Leave a positive review and we will send you a free lesson on any PSHE Topic. Just email Mike at thecre8tiveresources@gmail.com **