Preparing for Middle Leadership

Preparing for Middle Leadership

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

1 day

£325.00

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

£675.00 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

£675.00 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

£675.00 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

£675.00 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

£525.00 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

£675.00 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

£675.00 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

£525.00 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

£325.00

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

£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 (London venue, TBC)

1 day

£325.00

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, Sloane Square)

1 day

£325.00

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

£325.00

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

From £299.00

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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