"Instead of pumping time and money into exams, we should focus on wellbeing and encouraging children to connect with the natural world... "There are a few of us whose minds turn to putty under pressure. Exams left me feeling worthless and lacking in confidence. The worse I did in each test, the more pressure I felt to deliver results that never came. When I failed half my A-levels, and was rejected by my university choices, I spiralled into a depression. "The wilderness rescued me. I have been … Continue reading