Humanities in focus
Humanities may have lost out to STEM and vocational subjects in recent years, yet they develop the very human skills tomorrow's tech-enabled world will need. We speak to three schools that champion a mind-broadening and…
Hurst College is riding high
Hurst College has a superb location in Sussex horse country, and it is expanding its riding and training opportunities for pupils – from grassroots up
Hurst College on fostering a spirit of belonging
Hurst College Chaplain and Director of Staff Wellbeing Janneke Blokland discusses the importance of fostering a sense of belonging across the whole school community
Hurst College netball triple
Hurst College pupils scored a hat trick, with three teams qualifying for the 2023 National Schools Netball Finals
Hurst College on why we need Humanities
Hurst College Head of Humanities Beccy Bownas on the importance of prioritising these subjects in our schools
Let’s dance – four schools on why this is a super sport
Dance challenges body and mind, making it both a great exercise and a wonderful creative outlet for students. We speak to four schools to find out how their pupils benefit
Teaching entrepreneurship – four schools talk business
Teaching entrepreneurship has huge value, whether or not a young person decides to carve a career in business. We find out how schools develop that can-do attitude – alongside social responsibility – both in and out of…
Food entrepreneurs
Starting your own business is a gamble at any age, but when you're also bringing new food concepts to market, it takes a courage to step off the 'safe' path. Absolutely Education speaks to two young food entrepreneurs…
Hurst College on why STEM needs saving
Hurst College's STEM Leader Amanda Jayne on why we need a major makeover in the promotion of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths