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Preparing for Middle Leadership

Expert-Led Webinar: When global events enter the school gate - Tuesday 5 May 2026 (Online)

1.5 Hours

£85.00 excl. VAT

HMC Expert-led Webinars – a series of online CPD sessions, focusing on current themes and issues within wider society impacting schools and school culture.

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Expert-Led Webinar: English as an Additional Language: A Whole School Approach - Wednesday 3 June 2026 (Online)

1.5 hours

From £75.00 excl. VAT

HMC Expert-led Webinars – a series of online CPD sessions, focusing on current themes and issues within wider society impacting schools and school culture.

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Expert-Led Webinar: Benedict's Law and the new statutory allergy guidance: what your school needs to know before September - Wednesday 10 June 2026 (Online)

1 hour

£50.00 excl. VAT

HMC Expert-led Webinars – a series of online CPD sessions, focusing on current themes and issues within wider society impacting schools and school culture.

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Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Conference - Tuesday 15 September 2026 (Online)

3.5 Hours

From £199.00 excl. VAT

This Conference is designed for EYFS leads and practitioners

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What's new? - Inspection Updates Webinar - Thursday 17 September 2026 (Online)

2.25 Hours

From £150.00 excl. VAT

This webinar will provide key updates on Inspection

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Preparing to be a Pastoral Leader - Tuesday 12 January 2027 (Venue TBC)

1 day

From £299.00 excl. VAT

This course is for: Those who aspire to take up pastoral middle leadership roles in independent schools. Please note, the course content is designed primarily for aspiring leaders. Those who are in post may wish to consider the HMC Pastoral Leadership Qualification.

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Preparing to Lead Academic Departments - Tuesday 13 October 2026 (Francis Holland School, Sloane Square, London)

1 Day

From £299.00 excl. VAT

This course is for: Aspiring Heads of Academic Departments and Heads of Academic Departments-designate.

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AI in Education Conference - Wednesday 14 October 2026 (Venue TBC)

1 Day

From £299.00 excl. VAT

This Conference will explore the practicalities and possibilities of AI within schools and the wider education context. This Conference is for senior leaders in HMC schools.

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Navigating Difficult Conversations - Wednesday 11 November 2026 (Broadway House, London)

1 Day

From £299.00 excl. VAT

This course is for: Middle Leaders and those aspiring to Middle Leadership positions

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Mental Health First Aid Training - Wednesday 02 December 2026 (HMC, 12 The Point, Market Harborough)

1 Day

£225.00 excl. VAT

This one day Youth MHFA qualification will equip participants with the skills to recognise, understand, and respond to signs of mental health issues, offering initial support and guiding individuals toward appropriate help.

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Preparing for Senior Leadership - Tuesday 26 January 2027 (Broadway House, London)

1 day

From £299.00 excl. VAT

Aspiring Deputy Heads, Directors of Studies, Assistant Heads, and other senior leadership posts

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Conference for Heads' PAs - Thursday 13 May 2027 (Venue TBC)

1 Day

From £299.00 excl. VAT

This conference aims to: Provide the opportunity for Heads’ PAs to meet and share ideas about best practice and be updated by listening to presentations from leading figures in the field.

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AI in Education Conference -Wednesday 15 October 2025 (De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London)

1 day

£325.00 excl. VAT

This Conference will explore the practicalities and possibilities of AI within schools and the wider education context. This Conference is for senior leaders in HMC schools.

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Managing Challenging Conversations - Wednesday 20 May 2026 (Broadway House, London)

1 day

£325.00 excl. VAT

This course is for: Middle Leaders and those aspiring to Middle Leadership positions

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Preparing for Senior Leadership - Tuesday 27 January 2026 (Broadway House, London)

1 day

£325.00 excl. VAT

Aspiring Deputy Heads, Directors of Studies, Assistant Heads, and other senior leadership posts

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Preparing to be a Pastoral Leader - Tuesday 13 January 2026 (Merchant Taylor's School, Northwood)

1 day

£325.00 excl. VAT

This course is for: Those who aspire to take up pastoral middle leadership roles in independent schools. Please note, the course content is designed primarily for aspiring leaders. Those who are in post may wish to consider the HMC Pastoral Leadership Qualification.

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Preparing to Lead Academic Departments - Tuesday 10 March 2026 (Francis Holland School, Sloane Square)

1 day

£325.00 excl. VAT

This course is for: Aspiring Heads of Academic Departments and Heads of Academic Departments-designate.

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Preparing to Lead Academic Departments - Tuesday 14 October 2025 (Nottingham High School)

1 day

£325.00 excl. VAT

This course is for: Aspiring Heads of Academic Departments and Heads of Academic Departments-designate. Please note, Heads of Department already in post may wish to consider the Independent Schools’ Qualification in Academic Management rather than this course, details of which can be found at www.hmcpd.org.uk

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Managing Challenging Conversations - Wednesday 21 May 2025 (Broadway House, London)

1 day

£325.00 excl. VAT

This course aims to: Build confidence and skills to help people to have honest, constructive conversations that support positive outcomes This course is for: Middle Leaders and those aspiring to Middle Leadership positions.

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Developing Middle Leadership

Preparing for Senior Leadership - Tuesday 26 January 2027 (Broadway House, London)

1 day

From £299.00 excl. VAT

Aspiring Deputy Heads, Directors of Studies, Assistant Heads, and other senior leadership posts

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Conference for Heads of PSHE - Thursday 25 February 2027 (London Venue TBC)

1 day

From £299.00 excl. VAT

This Conference is for those with a responsibility for Personal, Social, Health and Economic education (PSHE)

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Conference for Heads of CPD - Tuesday 04 May 2027 (Woodland Grange Conference Centre, Leamington Spa)

1 Day

From £299.00 excl. VAT

This course is for: CPD Coordinators and Heads of CPD.

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Mental Health First Aid Training - Wednesday 02 December 2026 (HMC, 12 The Point, Market Harborough)

1 Day

£225.00 excl. VAT

This one day Youth MHFA qualification will equip participants with the skills to recognise, understand, and respond to signs of mental health issues, offering initial support and guiding individuals toward appropriate help.

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Foundations of School Finances - Tuesday 17 November 2026 (Online)

3 Hours

From £199.00 excl. VAT

This course is for: Heads and members of Senior Leadership Teams in HMC and other independent schools.

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Navigating Difficult Conversations - Wednesday 11 November 2026 (Broadway House, London)

1 Day

From £299.00 excl. VAT

This course is for: Middle Leaders and those aspiring to Middle Leadership positions

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AI in Education Conference - Wednesday 14 October 2026 (Venue TBC)

1 Day

From £299.00 excl. VAT

This Conference will explore the practicalities and possibilities of AI within schools and the wider education context. This Conference is for senior leaders in HMC schools.

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What's new? - Inspection Updates Webinar - Thursday 17 September 2026 (Online)

2.25 Hours

From £150.00 excl. VAT

This webinar will provide key updates on Inspection

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Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Conference - Tuesday 15 September 2026 (Online)

3.5 Hours

From £199.00 excl. VAT

This Conference is designed for EYFS leads and practitioners

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Expert-Led Webinar: Benedict's Law and the new statutory allergy guidance: what your school needs to know before September - Wednesday 10 June 2026 (Online)

1 hour

£50.00 excl. VAT

HMC Expert-led Webinars – a series of online CPD sessions, focusing on current themes and issues within wider society impacting schools and school culture.

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ISQAM Level 1 (Junior Cluster) Day One - Tuesday 17 November 2026 (London Venue TBC)

1 academic year

From £650.00 excl. VAT

The Independent Schools’ Qualification in Academic Management (ISQAM) is a development programme for Heads of Academic Departments (HoDs), Junior/ Prep Subject Coordinators, Subject Leads and aspiring HoDs or Junior/Prep Subject Coordinators, Subject Leads, in schools of The Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference (HMC) and The Girls’ School Association (GSA). Please read the full details below before making any bookings.

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ISQAM Level 2 (Junior Cluster) Day One - Wednesday 18 November 2026 (London Venue TBC)

1 academic year

From £650.00 excl. VAT

The Independent Schools’ Qualification in Academic Management (ISQAM) is a development programme for Heads of Academic Departments (HoDs), Junior/ Prep Subject Coordinators, Subject Leads and aspiring HoDs or Junior/Prep Subject Coordinators, Subject Leads, in schools of The Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference (HMC). Please read the full details below before making any bookings.

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ISQAM Level 2 (Online Cluster) Session One - Thursday 19 November 2026 (Online)

1 academic year

From £499.00 excl. VAT

The Independent Schools’ Qualification in Academic Management (ISQAM) is a development programme for Heads of Academic Departments (HoDs) and aspiring HoDs in schools of The Heads’ Conference (HMC). Please read the full details below before making any bookings.

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ISQAM Level 1 (Online Cluster) Session One - Tuesday 24 November 2026 (Online)

1 academic year

From £499.00 excl. VAT

The Independent Schools’ Qualification in Academic Management (ISQAM) is a development programme for Heads of Academic Departments (HoDs) and aspiring HoDs in schools of The Heads’ Conference (HMC) and The Girls’ School Association (GSA). Please read the full details below before making any bookings.

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PLQ Level 2 (Online Cluster) Session One - Wednesday 25 November 2026 (Online)

1 academic year

From £499.00 excl. VAT

The HMC Pastoral Leadership Qualification (PLQ) is a development programme for pastoral middle leaders in HMC member senior schools e.g. Heads of Year, Heads of Section, Heads of House (Boarding and Day), Heads of Pupil Support teams etc. The PLQ is designed and delivered in partnership with the UCL/Institute of Education (IOE). Please read the full details below before making any bookings.

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PLQ Level 1 (Junior Cluster) Day One - Wednesday 25 November 2026 (Highgate Junior School, London)

1 academic year

From £650.00 excl. VAT

The PLQJ is a development programme designed for pastoral middle leaders in HMC junior/ prep schools e.g. Heads of Year, Key Stage Leads, and Assistant Heads, Heads of Section, Heads of House (Boarding and Day) etc. Please read the full details below before making any bookings.

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PLQ Level 2 (Junior Cluster) Day One - Thursday 26 November 2026 (Highgate Junior School, London)

1 academic year

From £650.00 excl. VAT

The PLQJ is a development programme designed for pastoral middle leaders in HMC junior/ prep schools e.g. Heads of Year, Key Stage Leads, and Assistant Heads, Heads of Section, Heads of House (Boarding and Day) etc. Please read the full details below before making any bookings.

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PLQ Level 1 (Online Cluster) Session One - Thursday 26 November 2026 (Online)

1 academic year

From £499.00 excl. VAT

The HMC Pastoral Leadership Qualification (PLQ) is a development programme for pastoral middle leaders in HMC member senior schools e.g. Heads of Year, Heads of Section, Heads of House (Boarding and Day), Heads of Pupil Support teams etc. The PLQ is designed and delivered in partnership with the UCL/Institute of Education (IOE). Please read the full details below before making any bookings.

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Expert-Led Webinar: English as an Additional Language: A Whole School Approach - Wednesday 3 June 2026 (Online)

1.5 hours

From £75.00 excl. VAT

HMC Expert-led Webinars – a series of online CPD sessions, focusing on current themes and issues within wider society impacting schools and school culture.

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Expert-Led Webinar: When global events enter the school gate - Tuesday 5 May 2026 (Online)

1.5 Hours

£85.00 excl. VAT

HMC Expert-led Webinars – a series of online CPD sessions, focusing on current themes and issues within wider society impacting schools and school culture.

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ISQAM Level 1 (London Cluster 1) Day One - Tuesday 22 September 2026 (Broadway House, London)

1 academic year

From £650.00 excl. VAT

The Independent Schools’ Qualification in Academic Management (ISQAM) is a development programme for Heads of Academic Departments (HoDs) and aspiring HoDs in schools of The Heads’ Conference (HMC) and The Girls’ School Association (GSA). Please read the full details below before making any bookings.

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