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Netherthorpe School

Netherthorpe
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Sixth Form Wellbeing Advice

6th form can be a stressful time. You will give yourself the best opportunity to shine here if you take a few, simple proactive steps to look after yourself, physically, mentally and socially. Below are some top-tips for doing this:

Sleep
https://blog.innerdrive.co.uk/9-common-sleep-mistakes

Keeping a positive growth mindset
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/Education/images/Resources/Growth-Mindset-Stories-and-Science.jpg

Keeping on top of revision and work stress
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/Education/images/Resources/infographic-9-ways-to-beat-revision-stress.jpg

Make the most of your lessons
https://blog.innerdrive.co.uk/the-9-easiest-ways-to-get-better-grades

Sometimes things don’t go as well as we’d hoped. We all hit bad patches in life. It is important to remember that there are people around us to help—and the bad patches are when we should turn to them.

Rule 1 is don’t suffer in silence. 

You can find help from a variety of sources, here are the main ones:

Sixth Form Team

We know things can seem pear-shaped once in a while—and we’re here to help. Mrs West, Mr Graham and your form Tutor should be your first ports of call. Just come to our offices, or if you prefer email us:

Please remember we do have access to other support not listed on this site

Websites

There is a host of helpful information out there. Unfortunately there is also a lot of unhelpful information.

We recommend the following sources of help:

The NHS

If you are feeling particularly low or feel you have complex problems we recommend visiting your GP.

A Note for Parents

We know 6th form can be an equally stressful time for parents. The links above are excellent, however please do get in contact directly via the school number or by email on the addresses above.

Contact Us

Get in touch

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Ralph Road, Staveley, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3PU

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01246 472220