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Tue 2 Jun 2026

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.

Wed 3 Jun 2026

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.

7 - 9 Jun 2026

2 days, 2:30 PM - 12:30 PM

This conference aims to: Focus on the key issues for HMC Deputy Heads and provide an opportunity to network and share good practice.

Wed 10 Jun 2026

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (1 hour)

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

Thu 11 Jun 2026

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM (3 hours)

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

Tue 16 Jun 2026

9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours 30 minutes)

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

Fri 31 Jul 2026

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM (1 hour 30 minutes)

A recording of the AGBIS HMC Good Governance Programme: Module 1: An Overview of Good Governance that took place on Monday 22 September 2025.

Fri 31 Jul 2026

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

A recording of the AGBIS HMC Good Governance Programme: Module 2: Governance Structures and Processes that took place on Monday 24 November 2025.

Fri 31 Jul 2026

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

A recording of the AGBIS HMC Good Governance Programme: Module 3: Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships that took place on Monday 12 January 2026.

Fri 31 Jul 2026

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

A recording of the AGBIS/HMC Good Governance Programme: Module 4: Strategic Development Planning - Processes and Approaches that took place on Monday 2 February 2026

Fri 31 Jul 2026

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

A recording of the AGBIS/HMC Good Governance Programme: Module 5: Strategic Development Planning - Topical Considerations which took place live on Monday 2 March 2026.

Mon 31 Aug 2026

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours)

This registration provides access to recordings of all Good Governance Programme webinars that took place during the 2025/26 academic year, at the discounted price of £420. PLEASE DISREGARD THE DATE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS REGISTRATION PAGE

Tue 15 Sep 2026

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM (4 hours)

This Conference is designed for EYFS leads and practitioners

Thu 17 Sep 2026

4:00 PM - 6:15 PM (2 hours 15 minutes)

This webinar will provide key updates on Inspection

Mon 21 Sep 2026

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

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

21 Sep 2026 - 1 Mar 2027

15.00 - 16.30

This registration provides access to all Good Governance Programme Modules throughout the 2026-2027 Academic Year at the discounted price of £420.00 excluding VAT.

Tue 22 Sep 2026

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 23 Sep 2026

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 24 Sep 2026

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 6 Oct 2026

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours)

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

Wed 7 Oct 2026

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 8 Oct 2026

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.

Tue 13 Oct 2026

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours)

This course is for: Aspiring Heads of Academic Departments and Heads of Academic Departments-designate.

Wed 14 Oct 2026

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours)

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.