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Recording of the webinar that was originally held on Monday 25 November 2024.

Recording of AGBIS/HMC Good Governance Programme: Strategic Development Planning.

Recording of the webinar originally held on Monday 13 January 2025 This webinar is for governors of schools in HMC and/or AGBIS membership.

The recording of the webinar originally held on 10 February 2025. This course is for Governors of schools in AGBIS and/or HMC membership.

The recording of the webinar originally held on 10 March 2025. This course is for Governors of schools in AGBIS and/or HMC membership.

HMC Expert-led Webinars – a series of online CPD sessions, focusing on current themes and issues within wider society impacting schools and school culture.

HMC Expert-led Webinars – a series of online CPD sessions, focusing on current themes and issues within wider society impacting schools and school culture.

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). Please read the full details below before making any bookings.

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.

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.

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.

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

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). Please read the full details below before making any bookings.

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.

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.

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.

HMC Expert-led Webinars – a series of online CPD sessions, focusing on current themes and issues within wider society impacting schools and school culture.

An inaugural online conference for EYFS leaders and practitioners, exploring evidence-informed practice, practical strategies and fresh ideas to strengthen outcomes for young children.

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.

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.