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Managing Challenging Conversations - Wednesday 22 January 2025 (HMC, 12 The Point, Market Harborough)

This course aims to: Build confidence and skills to help people to have honest, constructive conversations that support positive outcomes

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

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.

Preparing to be a Pastoral Leader - Tuesday 14 January 2025 (Merchant Taylors' School, London)

This course is for: Those who aspire to take up pastoral middle leadership roles in independent schools. Please note that the course content is designed primarily for aspiring leaders, and those who are in post may wish to consider the HMC Pastoral Leadership Qualification (see www.hmcpd.org.uk for details).

Preparing to Lead Academic Departments - Thursday 3 October 2024 (Nottingham High School)

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.

Expert-led Webinar: Excellent and ethical - taking professional conduct as seriously as teaching and learning - Wednesday 13 November 2024 (Online)

Ask the Expert – Partnerships Surgery with Christina Astin - Thursday 22 May 2025 (Online)

For colleagues in HMC and other independent schools with partnerships work in their roles.

Conference for Heads’ PAs - Thursday 15 May- Friday 16 May 2025 (Crowne Plaza, Chester)

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.

Exploring Cross-Sector Partnerships: How to build impactful school partnerships - Thursday 6 February 2025 (HMC, 12 The Point, Market Harborough)

This course aims to: Equip you with the tools you need to develop a coherent, sustainable and impactful partnerships strategy for your school.

Introduction to Leadership Coaching - Monday 18 November 2024 (Caterham School, Surrey)

This course is for: Senior and middle managers who are either new to coaching or have some experience.

Managing Challenging Conversations - Wednesday 13 November 2024 (Broadway House, London)

This course aims to: Build confidence and skills to help people to have honest, constructive conversations that support positive outcomes

Managing Challenging Conversations - Wednesday 22 January 2025 (HMC, 12 The Point, Market Harborough)

This course aims to: Build confidence and skills to help people to have honest, constructive conversations that support positive outcomes

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

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.

Managing Relationships and Communications with Parents - Wednesday 14 May 2025 (HMC, 12 The Point, Market Harborough)

This course is for: Senior Leaders (and those aspiring to such roles), pastoral middle leaders and others who have a good deal of interaction with parents

Managing Relationships and Communications with Parents - Wednesday 20 November 2024 (HMC, 12 The Point, Market Harborough)

This course is for: Senior Leaders (and those aspiring to such roles), pastoral middle leaders and others who have a good deal of interaction with parents

Preparing to Lead Academic Departments - Thursday 3 October 2024 (Nottingham High School)

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.

Expert-led Webinar: Excellent and ethical - taking professional conduct as seriously as teaching and learning - Wednesday 13 November 2024 (Online)

AI in Education Conference: practicalities and possibilities - Wednesday 16 October 2024 (BMA House, London)

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.

Ask the Expert – Partnerships Surgery with Christina Astin - Thursday 22 May 2025 (Online)

For colleagues in HMC and other independent schools with partnerships work in their roles.

Co-curricular Deputy Heads' Conference - Thursday 22 May 2025 (Bede's School, Sussex)

Focus on the key issues for HMC Deputy and Assistant Heads and to provide an opportunity to network and share good practice. This conference is for: Deputy and Assistant Heads with Co-Curricular responsibilities in HMC and other independent schools.

Conference for Heads of CPD - Tuesday 20 May 2025 (Woodland Grange Conference Centre, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire)

This course is for: CPD Coordinators and Heads of CPD. - For details about booking accommodation at Woodland Grange, please scroll to bottom of the page.

Employment Law for Heads and Senior Leaders - Wednesday 9 October 2024 (Broadway House, London)

This highly interactive course is for: Heads of HMC and other independent schools, and members of school Senior Leadership Teams.

Futures and Career Leaders' Conference - Tuesday 17 June 2025 (City of London School, London)

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International Admissions Webinar - Wednesday 5 February 2025 (Online)

This course is for UCAS advisers, Admissions tutors, Heads of Sixth Form and anyone who will advise students on overseas university applications.

Introduction to Leadership Coaching - Monday 18 November 2024 (Caterham School, Surrey)

This course is for: Senior and middle managers who are either new to coaching or have some experience.

Managing Challenging Conversations - Wednesday 13 November 2024 (Broadway House, London)

This course aims to: Build confidence and skills to help people to have honest, constructive conversations that support positive outcomes

Managing Challenging Conversations - Wednesday 22 January 2025 (HMC, 12 The Point, Market Harborough)

This course aims to: Build confidence and skills to help people to have honest, constructive conversations that support positive outcomes

Managing Relationships and Communications with Parents - Wednesday 14 May 2025 (HMC, 12 The Point, Market Harborough)

This course is for: Senior Leaders (and those aspiring to such roles), pastoral middle leaders and others who have a good deal of interaction with parents

Managing Relationships and Communications with Parents - Wednesday 20 November 2024 (HMC, 12 The Point, Market Harborough)

This course is for: Senior Leaders (and those aspiring to such roles), pastoral middle leaders and others who have a good deal of interaction with parents

Preparing for Senior Leadership - Thursday 28 November 2024 (Online)

This course is for: Aspiring Deputy Heads, Directors of Studies, Assistant Heads and other senior leadership roles.

Preparing for Senior Leadership - Wednesday 7 May 2025 (Online)

This course is for: Aspiring Deputy Heads, Directors of Studies, Assistant Heads and other senior leadership roles.

Presentation Skills for Heads and Senior Leaders - Thursday 10 October 2024 (Broadway House, London)

This course is for: Heads, aspiring Heads, and all those in schools who are required to make speeches and presentations.

Recording of AGBIS/HMC Good Governance Programme: Webinar 8: What Does a Commitment to Delivering Public Benefit Look Like?

The recording of the webinar originally held on Monday 13 May 2024

Understanding School Finances - Thursday 12 June 2025 (Online)

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

Understanding School Finances - Tuesday 12 November 2024 (Online)

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

GSA/HMC University Admissions Conference - Wednesday 6 November 2024 (Online)

This Conference is for Heads of Sixth Form; UCAS advisers and similar roles in HMC, GSA and other independent schools HMC members are eligible for the GSA Member discount. Bookings should be made via the GSA website, details below.

Expert-led Webinar: Excellent and ethical - taking professional conduct as seriously as teaching and learning - Wednesday 13 November 2024 (Online)

HMC/IDPE School Partnerships and Bursaries Conference - Wednesday 28 January 2026 (BMA House, London)

This conference is for heads, bursars, governors, directors of development and directors of partnerships or community engagement, from both schools with established bursary and partnership programmes, and those just starting out.

Recording of AGBIS/HMC Good Governance Programme: Webinar 5: Sustainability - Monday 22 January 2024

The recording of the webinar originally held on Monday 22 January 2024

AGBIS/HMC Good Governance Programme: An Overview Of Good Governance (free of charge) - Tuesday 8 October 2024 (Online)

This course is for Governors of schools in AGBIS and/or HMC membership.

AGBIS/HMC Good Governance Programme: What Does a Commitment to Delivering Public Benefit Look Like? - Monday 12 May 2025 (Online)

This course is for Governors of schools in AGBIS and/or HMC membership.