Preparing for Headship

Preparing for Headship

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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Aspiring Heads' Programme Day One - Wednesday 07 October 2026 (Broadway House, London)

1 academic year

£650.00 excl. VAT

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

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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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Employment Law Masterclass - Thursday 14 January 2027 (Online)

3 hours

From £199.00 excl. VAT

This course is for: Experienced Heads and Senior Leaders who already have a solid understanding of the fundamentals of employment law and are looking to deepen their knowledge of more complex, real-world staffing challenges. It’s ideal for those in leadership roles who are responsible for managing staff and employment-related decisions — and who want to stay informed, confident, and proactive in navigating nuanced legal issues in 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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Employment Law: Essentials - Tuesday 06 October 2026 (Broadway House, London)

1 Day

From £299.00 excl. VAT

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

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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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Aspiring to Headship? - Tuesday 10 November 2026 (Online)

3 Hours

From £199.00 excl. VAT

This course is for: Aspiring Heads of HMC and other independent schools.

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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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School Finances Masterclass -Tuesday 19 January 2027 (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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Employment Law Essentials - Tuesday 11 May 2027 (Broadway House, London)

1 day

From £199.00 excl. VAT

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

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Employment Law Essentials for School Leaders - Tuesday 11 May 2027 (Broadway House, London)

One day

£299.00 excl. VAT

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

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Conference for Co-Curricular Deputy Heads' - Tuesday 18 May 2027 (Venue TBC)

One day

From £299.00 excl. VAT

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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Navigating Difficult Conversations - Wednesday 19 May 2027 (Broadway House, London)

One day

From £299.00 excl. VAT

This course is for aspiring middle and senior leaders who wish to learn practical models to support professional conversations

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Deputy Heads' Conference - Sunday 13 - Tuesday 15 June 2027 (Venue TBC)

3 Days

From £799.00 excl. VAT

This conference is for: Senior Deputy Heads and Deputy Heads in HMC and other independent schools.

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Futures and Career Leaders' Conference - Tuesday 22 June 2027 (Broadway House, London)

1 Day

From £299.00 excl. VAT

This conference is for: Heads of Careers, Directors of Futures, staff advising students on careers and pathways

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AGBIS/HMC Good Governance Programme Module 2: Governance Structures and Processes - Monday 23 November 2026 (Online)

1.5 Hours

£120.00 excl. VAT

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

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AGBIS/HMC Good Governance Programme Module 3: Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships - Monday 11 January 2027 (Online)

1.5 Hours

£120.00 excl. VAT

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

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AGBIS/HMC Good Governance Programme Module 4: Strategic Development Planning: Processes and Approaches - Monday 01 February 2027 (Online)

1.5 Hours

£120.00 excl. VAT

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

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AGBIS/HMC Good Governance Programme Module 5: Strategic Development Planning: Topical Considerations - Monday 01 March 2027 (Online)

1.5 Hours

£120.00 excl. VAT

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

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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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Conference for Co-Curricular Deputy Heads - Tuesday 19 May 2026 (Oakham School)

1 day

£325.00 excl. VAT

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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Employment Law Masterclass - Wednesday 19 November 2025 (Online)

3 hours

£175.00 excl. VAT

This course is for: Experienced Heads and Senior Leaders who already have a solid understanding of the fundamentals of employment law and are looking to deepen their knowledge of more complex, real-world staffing challenges. It’s ideal for those in leadership roles who are responsible for managing staff and employment-related decisions — and who want to stay informed, confident, and proactive in navigating nuanced legal issues in schools.

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Preparing for Headship - Tuesday 11 November 2025 (Online)

3 hours

£225.00 excl. VAT

This course is for: Aspiring Heads of HMC and other independent schools.

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AGBIS/HMC Good Governance Programme: What Makes a Good Relationship Between the Governors and Head? - Monday 2 June 2025 (Online)

1.5 hours

£85.00 excl. VAT

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

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

1.5 hours

£85.00 excl. VAT

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 excl. VAT

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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Recording of AGBIS/HMC Good Governance Programme: Webinar 1: An Overview Of Good Governance

1 hour 30 mins Recording

Free

The recording of the webinar originally held on Monday 9 October 2023

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Recording of AGBIS/HMC Good Governance Programme: Webinar 2: The Work of the Education Committee

1 hour 30 mins Recording

£85.00 excl. VAT

The recording of the webinar originally held on Monday 27 November 2023 is available to purchase.

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Understanding School Finances - Thursday 12 June 2025 (Online)

3 Hours

£225.00 excl. VAT

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

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