- Schools are trialling virtual reality (VR) headsets to help pupils manage exam stress, ADHD, and personal difficulties.
- The Phase Space VR programme, co-created by former BBC VR head Zillah Watson, is being used in all 15 secondary schools in the London borough of Sutton.
- The seven-minute programme aims to help students calm down, regain confidence, and prepare for learning, with 90 per cent of users reporting an immediate drop in stress levels.
- Schools like Ark Academy are using the VR sets for students with social, emotional, or mental health issues, noting improved calmness and reduced lesson disruptions.
- The initiative is seen as a potentially low-cost and effective method for supporting student mental well-being, possibly alongside existing adolescent mental health services.
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