June 2026
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 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.
July 2026
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.
August 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
September 2026
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.
October 2026
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.
November 2026
Thu 5 Nov 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours)
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.
Tue 10 Nov 2026
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)
This course is for: Aspiring Heads of HMC and other independent schools.
Tue 10 Nov 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). Please read the full details below before making any bookings.
Wed 11 Nov 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.
Wed 11 Nov 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours)
Bookings should be made via the AGBIS Website
Thu 12 Nov 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.
12 - 14 Nov 2026
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 17 Nov 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), 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) and The Girls’ School Association (GSA). Please read the full details below before making any bookings.
Tue 17 Nov 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.
Tue 17 Nov 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.
Wed 18 Nov 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), 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.
Thu 19 Nov 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). Please read the full details below before making any bookings.
Mon 23 Nov 2026
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)
This course is for Governors of schools in AGBIS and/or HMC membership.
Tue 24 Nov 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 25 Nov 2026
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (7 hours)
The PLQJ is a development programme designed for pastoral middle leaders in HMC junior/ prep schools e.g. Heads of Year, Key Stage Leads, and Assistant Heads, Heads of Section, Heads of House (Boarding and Day) etc. Please read the full details below before making any bookings.
Wed 25 Nov 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 26 Nov 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 26 Nov 2026
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (7 hours)
The PLQJ is a development programme designed for pastoral middle leaders in HMC junior/ prep schools e.g. Heads of Year, Key Stage Leads, and Assistant Heads, Heads of Section, Heads of House (Boarding and Day) etc. Please read the full details below before making any bookings.
Thu 26 Nov 2026
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)
This course is for: Aspiring Deputy Heads, Directors of Studies, Assistant Heads, and other senior leadership posts
December 2026
Wed 2 Dec 2026
1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)
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.
January 2027
Mon 11 Jan 2027
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)
This course is for Governors of schools in AGBIS and/or HMC membership.
Tue 12 Jan 2027
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours 30 minutes)
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.
Thu 14 Jan 2027
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)
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.