Nottingham Trent University has set up a piglet room to give students a chance to take a break from revision. A National survey showed a 200% increase in exam stress compared to 2012-13.
The number of young people in Britain seeking help over exam stress has increased by 200% according to ChildLine figures, since the 2012-13 exam period.
Nottingham Trent University started a Take 5 campaign to help students manage and prepare for their exam stress, which even involved bringing these tiny piglets to the Students Union for a revision break.
Video: Jeremiah Anson, VP Services at Nottingham Trent Students Union
NSPCC Children’s Charity is also on hand for young people around the Country to talk to, and they see a big surge in calls at this time of the year.
The ChildLine National Exam Stress Survey showed that:
96% of 1300 pupils who completed the survey felt anxious about exams and revision.
59% felt pressure from their parents to do well.
64% said they have never received any support in dealing with exams.
The four week old piglets caught the attention of students from all over the campus, these tiny animals brought smiles to the faces of everyone who saw them.
Revision was put on hold whilst everyone grabbed hold of a piglet at Nottingham Trent University.
