No Silence Please. Exams in Progress.
Right now, record numbers of young people are struggling with their mental health with the added pressure of exams making them feel more anxious than ever before.
Simply talking to the young people in our lives can help reduce their anxiety by putting everything into perspective.
Britain Get Talking - a proper chat can ease exam stress.
A woman is standing in front of a pair of double doors, with windows. In the background, there are sounds of children talking. Through the windows, there are rows of desks set up in an exam room style. The woman is sticking a sign up, above another already fixed to the doors. As she finishes and walks away, the sound of her shoes on the floor can be heard. The camera zooms into the signs on the door. The signs read 'no silence please' and 'a proper chat can ease exam stress.' A school bell rings as the screen changes to all black. The Britain Get Talking, Young Minds, Mind and ITV logos are shown.
Exam papers
The latest campaign features relatable exam papers across print and audio to reinforce that heart-pounding fear that exams can evoke and to remind parents and carers that a simple chat can often make the world of difference.
Audio - Spanish exam paper
In this ad we hear Spanish listening exam tape. Delivered in that monotone, robotic voice we all know so well. Only as the recording continues, the exam takes an unexpected direction.
EXAM TAPE:
May 2023
Spanish Paper 1.
When each question is about to start
Students will hear a bleep:
*bleep*
EXAM TAPE:
For some this will be all they hear
As panic sets in.
So tonight, when you sit down together
you ask about la historia or la música
Ask them how they’re doing.
Voiceover:
A proper chat can ease exam stress.
Britain Get Talking.
ITV.
Audio - French exam paper
In this advert we hear a french listening exam tape. Delivered in that monotone, robotic voice we all know so well. Only as the recording continues, the exam takes an unexpected direction.
EXAM TAPE:
June 2023
French Paper 1.
After the question is announced
there will be a pause to allow students to
read the instructions, and to consider
all the things they do not know.
How every note, every highlighter, every hand cramp
Has been for nothing.
But this is incorrect.
All they need is a gentle reminder,
That whatever the result,
Ils ne sont pas stupides
Voiceover:
A proper chat can ease exam stress.
Britain Get Talking.
ITV.
Audio - German exam paper
In this advert we hear a German listening exam tape. Delivered in that monotone, robotic voice we all know so well. Only as the recording continues, the exam takes an unexpected direction.
EXAM TAPE:
May 2023
German Paper 1.
Students should listen carefully to the recording
Read the questions, and try to ignore
The churning in their stomach.
The shaking in their hands.
Or the little voice that mutters
“Du bist ein Idiot”
Make sure they hear another voice
That says, “How are you?”
That asks, “Do you want to talk about it?”
That reminds them, “You’ve got this.”
Voiceover:
A proper chat can ease exam stress.
Britain Get Talking.
ITV.
Here are 3 simple tips from the experts to help you connect with the young person in your life:
Encourage them to talk about what’s worrying them, and reassure them that their feelings are valid.
Reassure your child that exam results do not define them; that they are far from the only measure of success; and that you are proud of them whatever happens on results day.
Let your child know that you believe in them and feel positive about their future. Planning a special treat and talking about things they are looking forward to after exams can help them feel positive, motivated and less worried.
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