September 2025
Wed 17 Sep 2025
4:15 PM - 5:45 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)
An online introduction to coaching and mentoring techniques for new mentors supporting participants on the ISQAM & PLQ programmes.
Tue 23 Sep 2025
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (7 hours)
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.
Wed 24 Sep 2025
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (7 hours)
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.
October 2025

9
Oct
Expert-Led Webinar: The Science of Motivation with Peps Mccrea - Thursday 09 October 2025 (Online)
Online delivery
Thu 9 Oct 2025
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)
- Online delivery
- From £75.00
Thu 9 Oct 2025
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)
HMC Expert-led Webinars – a series of online CPD sessions, focusing on current themes and issues within wider society impacting schools and school culture.

14
Oct
Preparing to Lead Academic Departments - Tuesday 14 October 2025 (Nottingham High School)
Nottingham
Tue 14 Oct 2025
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours 30 minutes)
- Nottingham
- From £299.00
Tue 14 Oct 2025
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours 30 minutes)
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
Wed 15 Oct 2025
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours 30 minutes)
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.
Thu 16 Oct 2025
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (7 hours)
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.
Thu 16 Oct 2025
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours 30 minutes)
The year-long SLP is designed for senior leaders in HMC schools (in the UK and internationally) who are aspiring to a role in the senior leadership team (SLT), with a view to ideally securing their first SLT position within the next 18 months. Participants must have secured the support of their Head in order to undertake this course and their Head or a member of the SLT must be willing to act as mentor during the course. Please read the details below before making any bookings
November 2025

5
Nov
GSA/HMC University Admissions Conference - Wednesday 5 November 2025 (Online)
Online delivery
Wed 5 Nov 2025
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM (3 hours 30 minutes)
- Online delivery
- £199.00
Wed 5 Nov 2025
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM (3 hours 30 minutes)
This Conference is for Heads of Sixth Form; UCAS advisers and similar roles in HMC, GSA and other independent schools
Wed 5 Nov 2025
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (7 hours)
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.
Thu 6 Nov 2025
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (7 hours)
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.
Thu 6 Nov 2025
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)
HMC Expert-led Webinars – a series of online CPD sessions, focusing on current themes and issues within wider society impacting schools and school culture.
Tue 11 Nov 2025
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (7 hours)
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.
Wed 12 Nov 2025
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (7 hours)
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.
Thu 13 Nov 2025
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (7 hours)
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) .
13 - 15 Nov 2025
2 days, 2:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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.
Tue 18 Nov 2025
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (7 hours)
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.