Maintaining wellbeing of returning staff
The Director of Staff and Pupil Wellbeing at Hurst College outlines ways of maintaining wellbeing and help staff transition smoothly back into school
26 Aug 2021
Hurst College blog
Written by teachers at Hurst
A week in the life of a Behaviour Practitioner
Simon Hilliard, explains his role as a Behaviour Practitioner, or Pastoral Intervention Practitioner as it’s officially titled at Hurst College
19 Aug 2021
Nurturing pupils through the Year 9 transition
Mike Lamb, Director of Staff and Pupil Wellbeing at Hurst College, explains why pupil wellbeing is paramount, especially around the key Year 9 transition
01 Jul 2021
The importance of community fundraising
Zoe Taylor-West, Head of PSHCE at Hurst Prep School, explains why being involved in community fundraising is so important for pupils at a very young age.
21 Jun 2021
Can entrepreneurialism be taught in school?
Brian Schofield, Head of Upper Sixth at Hurst College, poses the question of whether entrepreneurialism can be taught in school
03 Jun 2021
Vital life skills learnt through PSHCE
Zoe Taylor-West, Head of PSHCE explains how learning vital life skills is at the heart of Hurst Prep School’s PSHCE delivery
20 May 2021
Transition to university and beyond
Not all young adults feel prepared for independent co-educational living, but Hurst College students have a head start for their transition to university and beyond
07 May 2021
The importance of the Combined Cadet Force (CCF)
Hurst College’s Chief Operating Officer and former CCF Contingent Commander, Dan Higgins, looks at the benefits of being a member of the Combined Cadet Force
22 Apr 2021
Dance nurtures young people’s creativity
Nicola Dominy, Head of Dance at Hurst College, explains how dance helps to promote physical wellbeing and provide insight into the wider world
01 Apr 2021
Inclusive music-making
Neil Matthews, Director of Music at Hurst College, explains why music-making should be inclusive, whilst also allowing the most able to fulfil their potential
18 Mar 2021
Drama – creating a better future
Luke Gasper, Director of Drama at Hurst College explains why studying drama arms students with the soft skills necessary for success in the workplace
04 Mar 2021
Diversity and Inclusion – the story so far
Jami Edwards-Clarke reflects on the journey to date in her role as Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Hurst College
18 Feb 2021
Remote Learning 2.0
Dominic Mott, Head of Senior School, explains how Hurst College is navigating its way through the second period of remote learning
04 Feb 2021
Prep School transition tips
Lloyd Dannatt, Deputy Head (Academic) at Hurst College, was interviewed by muddystilettos.co.uk about the transition from Pre-Prep to Prep School
21 Jan 2021
Independent through schools – a force to be reckoned with
Lloyd Dannatt, Deputy Head at Hurst College, explains why well-structured and linked independent through schools reap enormous benefits in modern education
08 Jan 2021
Preparing students for life beyond a private school
Why it's important to encourage Sixth Formers to step outside their comfort zones
25 Nov 2020
Flight to quality: medical, dental and veterinary
How Hurst College supports its students on their journey to study medical, dental and veterinary courses
06 Nov 2020
Young people: What is their ‘why’?
How to turn students into successful school leavers who are ready for the challenges of life beyond school
22 Oct 2020
Healthy culture at a leading independent school
Platinum Business interviewed Hurst College's Headmaster Tim Manly about how staff and students are looked after at one of the country’s leading independent schools
08 Oct 2020
Prepare young people for right steps after school
Parents and teachers should collaborate effectively to prepare young adults for their launch into the world beyond school
22 Sep 2020
Diversity and Inclusion at independent schools
Hurst College, as a leading independent school of excellence, challenged to take a deeper look into issues surrounding inequality
09 Sep 2020
What makes a great independent school?
Value added data shows what grades your child is likely to achieve at one independent school compared to another
25 Aug 2020
Thinking ahead to university entrance from Year 9
Hurst College’s Head of Higher Education explains how parents can encourage their children to look towards a university education at a young age
13 Aug 2020
Work hard, do good and engage at independent schools
Education is much more than achieving the right grades, as much value should be placed on what goes on outside of the classroom as inside at independent schools
29 Jul 2020
Looking after pupils means looking after staff
Pupil wellbeing should be at the top of the education agenda and staff wellbeing should follow close behind
14 Jul 2020
