As teachers, parents and friends, exams provides the opportunity to encourage resiliency and the adoption of a growth mindset in the young person. By taking on the role of a coach and using the skill of effective questioning, you will encourage the student to reflect for themselves about how they feel, what the results mean, and what they want to do next.

Headteacher Matthew Unsworth shares a letter he wrote to parents—about education, about John Whitmore and about coaching.