July 2025
Thu 31 Jul 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (1 hour)
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.
Thu 31 Jul 2025
10:15 AM - 4:00 PM (5 hours 45 minutes)
Recording of the webinar that was originally held on Monday 25 November 2024.
Thu 31 Jul 2025
11:30 AM - 5:00 PM (5 hours 30 minutes)
Recording of AGBIS/HMC Good Governance Programme: Strategic Development Planning.
31 Jul 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
2 days, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
The recording of the webinar originally held on 10 February 2025. This course is for Governors of schools in AGBIS and/or HMC membership.
Thu 31 Jul 2025
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)
The recording of the webinar originally held on 10 March 2025. This course is for Governors of schools in AGBIS and/or HMC membership.
Thu 31 Jul 2025
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)
The recording of the webinar originally held on 12 May 2025. This course is for Governors of schools in AGBIS and/or HMC membership.
Thu 31 Jul 2025
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)
The recording of the webinar originally held on Monday 02 June 2025. This course is for Governors of schools in AGBIS and/or HMC membership.
September 2025
Mon 22 Sep 2025
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (1 hour)
This course is for Governors of schools in AGBIS and/or HMC membership.
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
Wed 8 Oct 2025
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours 30 minutes)
This lively and highly interactive course is for: Heads of HMC and other independent schools, and members of school Senior Leadership Teams.
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.
November 2025
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 HMC members are eligible for the GSA Member discount. Bookings should be made via the GSA website, details below.
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.
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) .
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.
Tue 18 Nov 2025
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 19 Nov 2025
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.
Wed 19 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) .
Wed 19 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 20 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) .
Mon 24 Nov 2025
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours 30 minutes)
This course is for: Senior and middle managers who are either new to coaching or have some experience.
Mon 24 Nov 2025
3:00 PM - 4:45 PM (1 hour 45 minutes)
This course is for Governors of schools in AGBIS and/or HMC membership.
Tue 25 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 26 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 27 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 27 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 27 Nov 2025
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)
This course is for: Aspiring Deputy Heads, Directors of Studies, Assistant Heads and other senior leadership roles.
January 2026
Mon 12 Jan 2026
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (2 hours)
This course is for Governors of schools in AGBIS and/or HMC membership.
Tue 13 Jan 2026
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 22 Jan 2026
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours 30 minutes)
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.
Tue 27 Jan 2026
9:45 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours 15 minutes)
Aspiring Deputy Heads, Directors of Studies, Assistant Heads, and other senior leadership posts
Wed 28 Jan 2026
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours 30 minutes)
This conference is for heads, bursars, governors, directors of development and directors of partnerships or community engagement, from both schools with established bursary and partnership programmes, and those just starting out.
February 2026
Mon 2 Feb 2026
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)
This course is for Governors of schools in AGBIS and/or HMC membership.