All Courses

GSA/HMC University Admissions Conference - Wednesday 6 November 2024 (Online)

This Conference is for Heads of Sixth Form; UCAS advisers and similar roles in HMC, GSA and other independent schools HMC members are eligible for the GSA Member discount. Bookings should be made via the GSA website, details below.

Expert-led Webinar: Excellent and ethical - taking professional conduct as seriously as teaching and learning - Wednesday 13 November 2024 (Online)

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

The recording of the webinar originally held on Tuesday 8 October 2024 This course is for Governors of schools in AGBIS and/or HMC membership.

Recording of AGBIS/HMC Good Governance Programme: Webinar 8: What Does a Commitment to Delivering Public Benefit Look Like?

The recording of the webinar originally held on Monday 13 May 2024

GSA/HMC Junior Heads’ Conference, Wednesday 12 - Thursday 13 March 2025 (Delta Hotels by Marriott, Warwick)

This course is for GSA/HMC Junior Heads. GSA members are eligible for the HMC Member discount. Please check the box on the registration form.

Recording of AGBIS/HMC Good Governance Programme: Webinar 5: Sustainability - Monday 22 January 2024

The recording of the webinar originally held on Monday 22 January 2024

AGBIS/HMC Good Governance Programme: An Overview Of Good Governance (free of charge) - Tuesday 8 October 2024 (Online)

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

AGBIS/HMC Good Governance Programme: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - Monday 10 March 2025 (Online)

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

AGBIS/HMC Good Governance Programme: Strategic Development Planning - Monday 2 December 2024 (Online)

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

AGBIS/HMC Good Governance Programme: The Work of the Education Committee - Monday 25 November 2024 (Online)

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

AGBIS/HMC Good Governance Programme: What Does a Commitment to Delivering Public Benefit Look Like? - Monday 12 May 2025 (Online)

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

AGBIS/HMC Good Governance Programme: What Makes a Good Board? - Monday 13 January 2025 (Online)

This webinar is for governors of schools in HMC and/or AGBIS membership.

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

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

AI in Education Conference: practicalities and possibilities - Wednesday 16 October 2024 (BMA House, London)

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.

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

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

Aspiring Heads' Programme Day 1 - 10th October 2024

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.

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

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 Academic Deputy Heads and Directors of Studies - Thursday 14 - Saturday 16 November 2024 (The Queens Hotel, Leeds)

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.

Conference for Heads of CPD - Tuesday 20 May 2025 (Woodland Grange Conference Centre, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire)

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

Conference for Heads of Sixth Form - Thursday 23 January 2025 (Thistle Hotel Marble Arch, London)

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.

Conference for Heads’ PAs - Thursday 15 May- Friday 16 May 2025 (Crowne Plaza, Chester)

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.

Employment Law for Heads and Senior Leaders - Tuesday 13 May 2025 (Broadway House, London)

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

Employment Law for Heads and Senior Leaders - Wednesday 9 October 2024 (Broadway House, London)

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

Exploring Cross-Sector Partnerships: How to build impactful school partnerships - Thursday 6 February 2025 (HMC, 12 The Point, Market Harborough)

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

Futures and Career Leaders' Conference - Tuesday 17 June 2025 (City of London School, London)

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Heads, Governors and Bursars' Conference - Tuesday 26 November 2024 (Royal College of Surgeons, London)

International Admissions Webinar - Wednesday 5 February 2025 (Online)

This course is for UCAS advisers, Admissions tutors, Heads of Sixth Form and anyone who will advise students on overseas university applications.

Introduction to Leadership Coaching - Monday 18 November 2024 (Caterham School, Surrey)

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

ISQAM L1 Junior Cluster Day 1 - 20th November 2024

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.

ISQAM L1 London Cluster (1) Day 1 - 25th September 2024

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.

ISQAM L1 London Cluster (2) Day 1 - 7th October 2024

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.

ISQAM L1 Midlands Cluster Day 1 - 5th November 2024

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.

ISQAM L1 Online Cluster Session 1 - 26th November 2024

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.

ISQAM L1 Scottish Cluster Day 1 - 3rd October 2024

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.

ISQAM L2 London Cluster Day 1 - 19th November 2024

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) .

ISQAM L2 Online Cluster Session 1 - 21st November 2024

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).

Managing Challenging Conversations - Wednesday 13 November 2024 (Broadway House, London)

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

Managing Challenging Conversations - Wednesday 15 January 2025 (HMC, 12 The Point, Market Harborough)

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

Managing Challenging Conversations - Wednesday 21 May 2025 (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.

Managing Relationships and Communications with Parents - Wednesday 14 May 2025 (HMC, 12 The Point, Market Harborough)

This course is for: Senior Leaders (and those aspiring to such roles), pastoral middle leaders and others who have a good deal of interaction with parents

Managing Relationships and Communications with Parents - Wednesday 20 November 2024 (HMC, 12 The Point, Market Harborough)

This course is for: Senior Leaders (and those aspiring to such roles), pastoral middle leaders and others who have a good deal of interaction with parents

Online Training for New ISQAM & PLQ Mentors

An online introduction to coaching and mentoring techniques for new mentors supporting participants on the ISQAM & PLQ programmes.

PLQ L1 Junior Cluster Day 1 - 27th November 2024

The HMC Pastoral Leadership Qualification (PLQ) is a development programme for pastoral middle leaders in HMC member junior 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 (1) Day 1 - 24 September 2024

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 26th September 2024

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 - 6th November 2024

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 Online Cluster Session 1 - 28th November 2024

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 Scottish Cluster Day 1 - 4th October 2024

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 - 12th November 2024

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 Online Cluster Session 1 - 20th November 2024

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.

Preparing for Headship - Tuesday 12 November 2024 (Online)

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

Preparing for Senior Leadership - Thursday 28 November 2024 (Online)

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

Preparing for Senior Leadership - Tuesday 28 January 2025 (Broadway House, London)

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

Preparing for Senior Leadership - Wednesday 7 May 2025 (Online)

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

Preparing to be a Pastoral Leader - Tuesday 14 January 2025 (Merchant Taylors' School, London)

This course is for: Those who aspire to take up pastoral middle leadership roles in independent schools. Please note that the course content is designed primarily for aspiring leaders, and those who are in post may wish to consider the HMC Pastoral Leadership Qualification (see www.hmcpd.org.uk for details).

Preparing to Lead Academic Departments - Thursday 3 October 2024 (Nottingham High 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.

Presentation Skills for Heads and Senior Leaders - Thursday 10 October 2024 (Broadway House, London)

This course is for: Heads, aspiring Heads, and all those in schools who are required to make speeches and presentations.

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

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

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

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

Recording of AGBIS/HMC Good Governance Programme: Webinar 3: Strategic Development Planning

Recording of webinar 3 that took place on Monday 4 December

Resilience and Wellbeing for Senior Leaders - Surviving the Labyrinth - Wednesday 5 March 2025 (Broadway House, London)

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Understanding School Finances - Thursday 12 June 2025 (Online)

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

Understanding School Finances - Tuesday 12 November 2024 (Online)

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

Women in Leadership Conference - Tuesday 18 March 2025 (Broadway House, London)

This Conference will explore themes and issues relating specifically to women who are current and aspiring middle and senior leaders in schools. It will provide an opportunity to share challenges and ideas, to develop support personally and for the women they work alongside.