Parents are such an important part of our lively, tight-knit community. We rely on their support in helping students get the most out of our fun but demanding routine and prepare for a more independent life at University. Look out for our regular Parents’ Forums, for the regular Progress Meetings and for our termly Parents’ Newsletter.
Regular updates which are emailed to parents throughout the year are also available to view here.
Parent Update 29 (13 July 2023)
Exeter Maths School Review of Communication 12 27 2023
Parent Update 28 (23 June 2023)
Parent Update 27 (26 May 2023)
Parent Update 25 (31 March 2023)
Parent Update 24 (10 March 2023)
Parent Update 22 (20 Jan 2023)
Parent Update 21 (16 Dec 2022)
Parent Update 20 (25 Nov 2022)
Parent Update 19 (11 Nov 2022)
A Guide to Exeter College Parent Portal
Parent Update 15 (15 July 2022)
Parent Update 14 (10 June 2022)
Parent Update 13 (13 May 2022)
Parent Update 12 (05 April 2022)
Parent Update 11 (18 March 2022)
Parent Update 10 (22 Feb 2022)
Parent Update 09 (06 Feb 2022)
Parent Update 08 (21 Jan 2022)
Parent Update 07 (07 Jan 2022)
Parent Update 06 (04 Dec 2021)
Parent Update 04 (15 Oct 2021)
Parent Update 03 (02 Oct 2021)
| Term | First Day | Last Day |
|---|---|---|
| Pre term (Staff only) | Thursday 17th August | Friday 1st September |
| Autumn Term 2023 1st half | Monday 4th September | Friday 20th October |
| half-term break | Monday 23rd October | Friday 27th October |
| Autumn 2023 2nd half | Monday 30th October | Friday 15th December |
| Pre term (Staff and Exeter College lessons only) | Tuesday 2nd January | Tuesday 2nd January |
| Spring 2024 1st half | Wednesday 3rd January | Friday 9th February |
| half-term break | Monday 12th February | Friday 16th February |
| Spring 2024 2nd half | Monday 19th February | Thursday 28th March |
| Pre term (Staff and Exeter College lessons only) | Monday 15th April | Monday 15th April |
| Summer 2024 1st half | Tuesday 16th April | Friday 24th May |
| half-term break | Monday 27th May | Friday 31st May |
| Summer 2024 2nd half | Monday 3rd June | Wednesday 10th July |
| INSET (Staff only) | Thursday 11th July | Friday 12th July |
| Term | First Day | Last Day |
|---|---|---|
| Pre term (Staff only) | Thursday 15th August | Friday 30th September |
| Autumn Term 2024 1st half | Monday 2nd September | Friday 25th October |
| half-term break | Monday 28th October | Friday 1st November |
| Autumn 2024 2nd half | Monday 4th November | Friday 20th December |
| Pre term (Staff and Exeter College lessons only) | Monday 6th January | Monday 6th January |
| Spring 2025 1st half | Tuesday 7th January | Friday 14th February |
| half-term break | Monday 17th February | Friday 21st February |
| Spring 2025 2nd half | Monday 24th February | Friday 4th April |
| Pre term (Staff and Exeter College lessons only) | Tuesday 22nd April | Tuesday 22nd April |
| Summer 2025 1st half | Wednesday 23rd April | Friday 23rd May |
| half-term break | Monday 26th May | Friday 30th May |
| Summer 2025 2nd half | Monday 2nd June | Wednesday 9th July |
| INSET (Staff only) | Thursday 10th July | Friday 11th July |
| Date | Time | Yr | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 25 Sep | 1700 to 1800 | 12 | First impressions parents meeting | Hear about the term so far, meet your son/daughter's form tutor and other parents, provide feedback and ask general questions |
| Fri 29 Sep | 1500 to 1600 | 12 | First impressions parents meeting | An alternative date (see above description) |
| Mon 13 Nov | 1645 to 2000 | 12 | Parent, student, teacher meetings | A series of meetings to review progress and targets |
| Fri 17 Nov | 1430 to 1630 | 12 | Parent, student, teacher meetings | An alternative date (see above description) |
| Mon 4 Dec | 1645 to 2000 | 13 | Parent, student, teacher meetings | A series of meetings to review progress and targets |
| Fri 8 Dec | 1430 to 1630 | 13 | Parent, student, teacher meetings | An alternative date (see above description) |
| Mon 11 Dec | 1230 to 1630 | All | Yr12 Christmas Lectures | A highlight of the year. The presentation of EMC academic projects. |
| Tue 27 Feb | TBC - throughout the day | All | Yr13 EMC Conference | Another highlight of the year. Presentations and posters showcasing the final EMC projects. |
| Mon 11 Mar | 1645 to 2000 | 12 | Parent, student, teacher meetings | A series of meetings to review progress and targets |
| Fri 15 Mar | 1430 to 1630 | 12 | Parent, student, teacher meetings | An alternative date (see above description) |
| Weds 01 May | 1700 to 1800 | 12 | UCAS Parent Information Event - remote | An explanation of the university admissions process. Online event. |
| Mon 24 June | 1600 to 1800 | 13 | EMC and Curriculum X Celebration | A get together to celebrate the achievements of year 13 and to award certificates |
| Mon 8, Tues 9 and Weds 10 July | Individual appointments | 12 | End of year review with Tutors. | Post assessment review of the year's progress, target setting for the year ahead and receive UCAS predicted grades. |
Year 12 Internal assessments will take place during normal lesson times in the weeks commencing 9 October, 5 February and 17 June.
Year 13 Internal Assessments will take place during the week commencing 6 November. Mock examinations will take place during the weeks commencing 25 March and 15 April.
Morning exams start 9am and afternoon exams start 1pm
STEP Exam Dates – STEP 2 ~ 5th June & STEP 3 ~ 24th June – 9am start
Contingency Exam Days – Students must be available to come into school as requested:
June 6th & 13th – Afternoon, and 26th June – All Day
Results Day 15th August 2024 10 – 11am
Students can expect to receive one piece of homework per week per A-level, with each piece taking 2 hours to complete. They will also complete work towards EMC projects, this should take an average of 2 hours per week.
The homework set at EMS is structured to enable students to spend their 2 hours in the most constructive manner for them. A typical homework task has 3 sections:
Section A is optional – this covers basic skills and knowledge. Students should decide for themselves if completing this section is a productive use of their time.
Section B is compulsory – this covers typical examination questions. It is marked, usually by teachers, and feedback is used to inform students and set targets.
Section C is optional – this includes wider reading, challenging problems and broader content than usually covered in A-levels. Students are encouraged to complete this section if they have comfortably completed section B in less than 2 hours.
Students have timetabled lessons for the collection of homework during which feedback will be given. In addition to the homework set at EMS, students should expect to receive regular tasks from their College lecturers.
Year 12 Homework Timetable
Each week, students will be set:
Year 13 Homework Timetable
Each fortnight, students will be set:
Overall Homework Timetable 2023/24
This document provides the due dates of homework for EMS subjects: Homework Timetable 2023-24
If students require an authorised absence from school, they must complete and electronic absence request form which they are able to access via Microsoft Teams. Submitting the form does not automatically result in authorisation; once submitted, students will need to wait to hear the outcome of their request. Each request is considered on its own merits and in light of the student’s attendance and progress.
Authorisation is typically given for:
Authorisation is not typically given for:
Exeter Maths School does not have a school uniform and students are given the freedom to wear clothes that they feel comfortable in. We do however expect students to dress in a way that society deems appropriate and not in an indecent or offensive way.
Information on the latest A-level results, student destinations and Ofsted inspection can found at the following link – Ofsted, Results and Destinations.
The school is open to students every weekday from 0800 to 1730 (1630 on Fridays).
Lessons start at 1045 on Mondays and end at 1415 on Fridays.
Lesson times and lunch times vary each day so please refer to the timetable grid below for further information. Please note all lessons in pink are optional.
We are asking students who test positive for Covid 19 to follow the latest government guidance available at the following link – People with symptoms of respiratory infection including COVID-19. Currently (November 2022) this states that students should stay at home for 3 days and for those with a high temperature to only return once their temperature is normal.
Students must follow the usual absence procedure for Covid 19 related absence by either phoning the main school number and leaving a message or emailing enquiries@exeterms.ac.uk before 8.30am.
Further information coming soon.
