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Category: Head’s blog

What makes us special? Independence

6th December 2024

For those of us who work in education, it seems quite natural to apply particular labels to schools and institutions, to make it easier for us to understand what they…

Collaboration and companionship at HMC 

4th October 2024

We belong to a group called HMC, the Heads’ Conference.  It acts as a support and advisory body to those heads who are members, and also provides guidance, inspiration and…

Exeter School – the best quality and value

1st October 2024

VAT on school fees is coming We all know now that the imposition of VAT on school fees, regardless of the consequences, is around the corner. We have followed the…

What does a great sixth form experience look like?

27th September 2024

Like Exeter School! Our sixth form space has just had a makeover. We love the newly refurbished area, with its games room, collaboration room, large study spaces, improved changing and…

The impact of VAT on fees

12th August 2024

The last few months have seen political change in this country, with a new government taking office just a few weeks ago, and with manifestos and pledges covering the news…

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…

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