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Benefits of the arts in education

15th July 2024

Decline of the arts in state schools It has been well documented that the arts have suffered from reduced local government funding, both in public life and in education this…

Exam time – how to do your best and not get stressed

11th June 2024

June is the time in school when the rooms go quiet, pupils get their heads down, and the exam season is upon us… It is a sad inevitability of the…

Developing character on Dartmoor – the Ten Tors event 

17th May 2024

Anyone who works with young people in the southwest is aware of the institution that is the Ten Tors Challenge. Go too far east of Bristol though, and people have…

A month of reflection and celebration

26th April 2024

The Easter break is one in which we naturally look forward to better weather and to the promise of the summer, just around the corner.  This winter has been particularly…

Reflecting on the past and looking to the future at Exeter School 

22nd March 2024

March is the month of the year when we look back to the foundation stones of the school’s history and express gratitude for the vision that our founders had which…

Mental health awareness

4th March 2024

The second week in February is children’s mental health week and it gave us an opportunity as a school to consider how we can be more focused on mental health,…

Scholarships – developing excellence, or marketing strategies?

29th January 2024

Exeter School has a long and proud tradition of excellence in many fields. We work hard to support our pupils and develop their skills and talents, along with their character,…