Developing Middle Leadership

Introduction to Leadership Coaching - Monday 6 February 2023 (Broadway House, London Victoria)

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

Developing Partnerships: Strengthening Your Programme to Maximise Impact and Sustainability - Part 1: Wednesday 22 February 2023 & Part 2: Thursday 2 March 2023 (Online)

This course aims to: Help you to develop a more coherent partnerships strategy for deeper long-term impact. This course is for: This course is designed for independent schools who are engaged in partnerships with state schools but wish to develop or expand their partnerships programme. It builds on the Exploring Cross-Sector Partnerships course and is aimed at those with responsibility for partnerships: Heads of Partnerships/Outreach/Community Engagement, Heads, Deputies, Development Directors and Extern

Preparing for Senior Leadership - Thursday 3 November 2022 (Online)

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

Introduction to Leadership Coaching - Monday 5 December 2022 ***NOW ONLINE***

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

Coaching for Leadership (Intermediate) - Monday 6 March 2023 (DoubleTree by Hilton, London West End)

This course aims to: Provide a deeper understanding of how to use coaching to develop your staff and to instigate change. By the end of the day delegates will have evaluated and added to their own toolkit of techniques for helping colleagues to grow professionally. This course is for: Senior and middle leaders who have some experience of coaching already or have attended HMC’s Introduction to Leadership Coaching course.

Conference for Heads’ PAs - Wednesday 10 May, Thursday 11 May 2023 (Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel and Spa)

This course 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.

Conference for Heads of CPD - Tuesday 23 May 2023 (Woodland Grange Conference Centre, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire)

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

EDI Matters: Life Friendly Leadership Webinar - Wednesday 15 March 2023 (Online)

Life friendly leadership webinar part of HMC EDI Matters – a series of online CPD sessions, focusing on current themes and issues within wider society impacting schools and school culture.

EDI Matters: Gender inequality and gender-based violence in schools webinar - Thursday 16 March 2023 (Online)

Gender inequality and gender-based violence in schools webinar, part of HMC EDI Matters – a series of online CPD sessions, focusing on current themes and issues within wider society impacting schools and school culture.

EDI Matters: Developing an inclusive school culture in relation to LGBT+ identities Webinar - Tuesday 2 May 2023 (Online)

Developing an inclusive school culture in relation to LGBT+ identities webinar part of HMC EDI Matters – a series of online CPD sessions, focusing on current themes and issues within wider society impacting schools and school culture.

EDI Matters: Challenging racism in independent senior schools webinar - Thursday 11 May 2023 (Online)

Challenging racism in independent senior schools webinar part of HMC EDI Matters – a series of online CPD sessions, focusing on current themes and issues within wider society impacting schools and school culture.

EDI Matters: Women in leadership: career next steps for middle and senior leaders - Wednesday 17 May 2023 (Online)

Women in leadership webinar part of HMC EDI Matters – a series of online CPD sessions, focusing on current themes and issues within wider society impacting schools and school culture.

PLQ L1 London Cluster (1) - Day 1 21/09/2023

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.

PLQ L1 London Cluster (2) - Day 1 27/09/2023

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.

PLQ L2 London Cluster - Day 1 07/11/2023

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.

PLQ L1 Midlands Cluster - Day 1 09/11/2023

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.

Managing Challenging Conversations - Thursday 18 January 2024 (Broadway House, London)

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

Exploring Cross-Sector Partnerships: How to build impactful school partnerships - Thursday 28 September 2023 (Broadway House, London)

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

PLQ L2 Online - Day 1 - 15/11/2023

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.

ISQAM L1 London Cluster (1) - Day 1 - 26/09/2023

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 Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference (HMC) and The Girls’ School Association (GSA). Please read the full details below before making any bookings.

ISQAM L1 London Cluster (2) - Day 1 - 03/10/23

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 Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference (HMC) and The Girls’ School Association (GSA). Please read the full details below before making any bookings.

ISQAM L1 Midlands Cluster - Day 1 - 08/11/23

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 Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference (HMC) and The Girls’ School Association (GSA). Please read the full details below before making any bookings

ISQAM L1 Online - Day 1 - 28/11/23

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 Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference (HMC) and The Girls’ School Association (GSA). Please read the full details below before making any bookings.

ISQAM L2 London Cluster - Day 1 - 15/11/2023

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 Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference (HMC) and The Girls’ School Association (GSA). Please read the full details below before making any bookings.

ISQAM L2 Online - Day 1 - 21/11/23

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 Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference (HMC) and The Girls’ School Association (GSA). Please read the full details below before making any bookings.

Developing Partnerships - Thursday 8 February 2024 (Broadway House, London)

This course aims to: Help you to develop a more coherent partnerships strategy for deeper long-term impact. This course is for: This course is designed for independent schools who are engaged in partnerships with state schools but wish to develop or expand their partnerships programme. It builds on the Exploring Cross-Sector Partnerships course and is aimed at those with responsibility for partnerships: Heads of Partnerships/Outreach/Community Engagement, Heads, Deputies, Development Directors

Pastoral Matters Webinar - Working with Boys: Creating Cultures of Mutual Respect in Schools - Wednesday 24 April 2024 (Online)

Pastoral Matters is a series of webinars focussing on exploring current pastoral issues in schools. **The Working with Boys programme webinar requires recommended pre-webinar reading and will be limited to 25 places** This webinar is also be delivered on Wednesday 15 May 2024.

EDI Webinar 2 - Understanding common microaggressions in schools - Tuesday 27 February 2024 (Online)

HMC EDI Matters – a series of online CPD sessions, focusing on current themes and issues within wider society impacting schools and school culture.

Conference for Heads of PSHE - Thursday 7 March 2024 (Merchant Taylors' School, Northwood, London)

Preparing to Lead Academic Departments - Tuesday 12 March 2024 (Wolverhampton Grammar 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

Using CEM Baseline Data - Tuesday 10 October 2023 (Online)

This course is for: Heads of Departments and Curriculum Managers

Pastoral Matters Webinar - Wednesday 15 May 2024

Pastoral Matters is a series of webinars focussing on exploring current pastoral issues in schools.

Exploring Cross-Sector Partnerships: How to build impactful school partnerships - Thursday 9 May 2024 (Broadway House, London)

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

Using Value Added Data - CEM - Wednesday 8 November 2023 (Online)

This course is for: Heads of Departments and Curriculum Managers

GSA/HMC University Admissions Conference - Thursday 9 November 2023 (University of Warwick)

This Conference is for Heads of Sixth Form; UCAS advisers and similar roles in HMC, GSA and other independent schools. GSA members are eligible for the HMC Member discount. Please check the box on the registration form.

Managing Challenging Conversations - Wednesday 15 November 2023 (Broadway House, London)

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

Co-curricular Deputy Heads' Conference - Friday 10 May 2024 (Ibstock Place School, London)

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’ PAs - Thursday 16 May- Friday 17 May 2024 (Delta By Marriott Cheltenham Chase Hotel, Gloucester)

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.

Managing Challenging Conversations - Wednesday 22 May 2024 (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.

ISQAM L1 Hong Kong

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