Togetherness, the NHS emotional health team, has teamed up with education platform Learning by Questions (LbQ) to support families during SATs season through the hugely popular national resource, Spill the Beans on SATs.
Updated this year with even more information about how to look after yourself when preparing for SATs exams, the free downloadable guide offers practical advice to help children feel prepared for their SATs tests. Blending classroom insight from thousands of pupils with professional guidance from child psychotherapists, the resource accessed more than 24,000 times last year — breaks down what SATs are, what children can expect and simple at-home strategies to reduce stress.
Dr Hazel Douglas MBE, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Child Psychotherapist and Director at Togetherness, said:
“SATs can feel overwhelming for some children. Providing clear information and ideas about emotional health helps everyone feel more in control. We’re proud to support families with evidence-based strategies that build confidence and resilience.”
Heather Abela, Head of Communications at Learning by Questions, said:
“We work with over 1,500 primary schools every year on their SATs prep and are all too aware of the challenges facing Year 6. We started Spill the Beans to help reduce stress and anxiety by busting some of the myths around SATs and help prepare pupils in a way that’s empowering, smart and successful for them.”
Learning by Questions created the guide after hearing the same worries and questions from hundreds of schools using its SATs preparation tools every week. By pairing those real classroom concerns with Togetherness’ specialist clinical expertise, Spill the Beans on SATs gives families exactly what they’ve been asking for: friendly, accessible guidance that makes SATs feel a little less daunting.
The guide includes:
- what SATs are and what they’re for
- interactive revision resources
- strategies to feel less anxious
- practical tips to reduce nerves and pressure
Families can download the guide for free here: Spill the Beans on SATs
Learning by Questions (LbQ) is a multi-award-winning teaching and
learning platform used in 1,500+ schools, 280 MATs, and multiple Local
Authorities. LbQ provides live, question-level insight that enables adaptive,
inclusive teaching, supports consistent quality, and drives time and cost
efficiency across whole trusts. Schools report significant workload reduction,
improved staff wellbeing, and stronger pupil outcomes.
Togetherness Team