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London schools trialling VR to relieve pupils’ stress

The Sutton pilot uses Phase Space VR headsets in all 15 secondary schools to help students calm anxiety before exams.
Pupils access a seven-minute VR program to ground themselves and resume lessons after anxiety spikes.
Nine in ten pupils using the headsets reportedly saw an immediate drop in stress in the first phase of the program.
Educators report calmer students and fewer relocations from lessons due to deregulation.
Camhs services in England are overloaded, making VR a potential low-cost support option for schools.
Ark Academy staff say the headset helps younger pupils ground themselves and maintain focus.
Phase Space creators say the program targets overwhelmed and anxious students with a seven-minute session.
The pilot is conducted with the NHS mental health trust and Camhs teams in South West London and St George’s NHS trust.
The program is seen as a potential low-cost, scalable mental health tool for schools amid high demand for support.
Education leaders praise digital solutions for supporting children's mental health at school.

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