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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