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Preparing for Middle Leadership

AI in Education Conference -Wednesday 15 October 2025 (London Venue, TBC)

1 day

From £299.00

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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ISQAM Level 1 (Junior Cluster) Day 1 - 18 November 2025

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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ISQAM Level 1 (London Cluster 1) Day 1 - 23 September 2025

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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ISQAM Level 1 (London Cluster 2) Day 1 - 11 November 2025

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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ISQAM Level 1 (Midlands Cluster) Day 1 - 5 November 2025

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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ISQAM Level 1 (Online Cluster) Session 1 - 25 November 2025

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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ISQAM Level 2 (Junior Cluster) Day 1 - 19 November 2025

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) .

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ISQAM Level 2 (London Cluster) Day 1 - 13 November 2025

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) .

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ISQAM Level 2 (Online Cluster) Session 1 - 20 November 2025

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) .

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

1 day

From £299.00

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 (London Venue TBC)

1 day

From £299.00 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 (London venue, TBC)

1 day

From £299.00

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

From £299.00

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 (London Venue, TBC)

1 day

From £299.00

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

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

AI in Education Conference -Wednesday 15 October 2025 (London Venue, TBC)

1 day

From £299.00

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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Exploring Cross-Sector Partnerships - Thursday 5 February 2026 (HMC, 12 The Point, Market Harborough)

1 day

From £299.00

This course is for: Independent schools who are looking to initiate or expand collaborations with state schools. Those with responsibility for partnerships: Heads of Partnerships/Outreach/ Community Engagement, Heads, Deputies, Development Directors and External Relations Directors.

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Heads of PSHE Conference - Thursday 5 March 2026 (Venue TBC)

1 day

From £299.00

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

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Introduction to Leadership Coaching - Monday 24 November 2025 (Caterham School Surrey))

1 day

From £299.00

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

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ISQAM Level 1 (Junior Cluster) Day 1 - 18 November 2025

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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ISQAM Level 1 (London Cluster 1) Day 1 - 23 September 2025

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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ISQAM Level 1 (London Cluster 2) Day 1 - 11 November 2025

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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ISQAM Level 1 (Midlands Cluster) Day 1 - 5 November 2025

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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ISQAM Level 1 (Online Cluster) Session 1 - 25 November 2025

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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ISQAM Level 2 (Junior Cluster) Day 1 - 19 November 2025

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) .

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ISQAM Level 2 (London Cluster) Day 1 - 13 November 2025

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) .

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ISQAM Level 2 (Online Cluster) Session 1 - 20 November 2025

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) .

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Managing Challenging Conversations - Wednesday 12 November 2025 (London Venue, TBC)

1 day

From £299.00

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

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Managing Challenging Conversations - Wednesday 14 January 2026 (HMC, 12 The Point, Market Harborough)

1 day

From £299.00

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

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

1 day

From £299.00

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

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PLQ Level 1 (Junior Cluster) Day 1 - 26 November 2025

1 academic year

From £650.00 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 (London Cluster 1) Day 1 - 24 September 2025

1 Academic year

From £650.00 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 (London Cluster 2) Day 1 - 16 October 2025

1 academic year

From £650.00 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 (Midlands Cluster 1) Day 1 - 6 November 2025

1 academic year

From £650.00 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 (Online Cluster) Session 1 - 27 November 2025

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 2 (Junior Cluster) Day 1 - 27 November 2025

1 academic year

From £650.00 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 2 (London Cluster) Day 1 - 12 November 2025

1 academic year

From £650.00 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 2 (Online Cluster) Session 1 - 19 November 2025

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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Preparing for Senior Leadership - Tuesday 27 January 2026 (London Venue TBC)

1 day

From £299.00 excl. VAT

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

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Preparing for Senior Leadership - Wednesday 6 May 2026 (Online)

3 hours

From £199.00

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

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Understanding School Finances - Thursday 11 June 2026 (Online)

3 hours

From £199.00

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

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Women in Leadership Conference - Tuesday 17 March 2026 (Venue TBC)

1 day

From £299.00

This course will: explore themes and issues relating specifically to women who are current and aspiring middle and senior leaders in schools

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

1.5 hours

£85.00

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

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

1 day

£325.00

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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Preparing for Senior Leadership

AI in Education Conference -Wednesday 15 October 2025 (London Venue, TBC)

1 day

From £299.00

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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Co-curricular Deputy Heads' Conference - Thursday 21 May 2026 (Venue TBC)

1 day

From £299.00

This conference aims to: 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.

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Introduction to Leadership Coaching - Monday 24 November 2025 (Caterham School Surrey))

1 day

From £299.00

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

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

1 day

From £299.00

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

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Preparing for Senior Leadership - Thursday 27 November 2025 (Online)

3 hours

From £199.00

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

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Preparing for Senior Leadership - Tuesday 27 January 2026 (London Venue TBC)

1 day

From £299.00 excl. VAT

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

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Preparing for Senior Leadership - Wednesday 6 May 2026 (Online)

3 hours

From £199.00

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

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Senior Leadership Programme Day 1 - 16 October 2025

1 academic year

£650.00 excl. VAT

The year-long SLP is designed for senior leaders in HMC schools (in the UK and internationally) who are aspiring to a role in the senior leadership team (SLT), with a view to ideally securing their first SLT position within the next 18 months. Participants must have secured the support of their Head in order to undertake this course and their Head or a member of the SLT must be willing to act as mentor during the course. Please read the details below before making any bookings

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Understanding School Finances - Thursday 11 June 2026 (Online)

3 hours

From £199.00

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

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

1.5 hours

£85.00

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

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

1 day

£325.00

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.

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Developing Senior Leadership

AI in Education Conference -Wednesday 15 October 2025 (London Venue, TBC)

1 day

From £299.00

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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Co-curricular Deputy Heads' Conference - Thursday 21 May 2026 (Venue TBC)

1 day

From £299.00

This conference aims to: 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.

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Conference for Academic Deputy Heads and Directors of Studies - Thursday 13 - Saturday 15 November 2025 (Crowne Plaza, Stratford Upon Avon)

3 days

From £799.00

This conference aims to: Focus on the key issues in improving learning and teaching for those who have responsibility for the school curriculum and academic matters.

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Conference for Heads of Sixth Form - Thursday 22 January 2026 (Thistle London Marble Arch)

1 day

From £299.00

This conference aims to: Provide the opportunity for Heads of Sixth Form to hear the latest developments from leading professionals and to discuss issues and share good practice with peers from other schools.

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Deputy Heads' Conference - Sunday 7 June -Tuesday 9 June 2026 (St Paul's Hotel, Sheffield)

3 days

From £799.00

This conference aims to: Focus on the key issues for HMC Deputy Heads and provide an opportunity to network and share good practice.

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