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
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.
Tue 11 Nov 2025
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)
This course is for: Aspiring Heads of HMC and other independent schools.
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
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.
Wed 28 Jan 2026
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours 30 minutes)
Working together to widen access and ambition for all through partnerships and bursaries. 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.
Thu 5 Feb 2026
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM (5 hours 30 minutes)
This course is for: Independent schools who are looking to initiate or expand collaborations with state schools. Those with responsibility for partnerships: Heads of Partnerships/Outreach/ Community Engagement, Heads, Deputies, Development Directors and External Relations Directors.
March 2026
Mon 2 Mar 2026
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)
This course is for Governors of schools in AGBIS and/or HMC membership.
Thu 5 Mar 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours)
This Conference is for those with a responsibility for Personal, Social, Health and Economic education (PSHE)
Tue 10 Mar 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours)
This course is for: Aspiring Heads of Academic Departments and Heads of Academic Departments-designate.
Tue 17 Mar 2026
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours 30 minutes)
This course will: explore themes and issues relating specifically to women who are current and aspiring middle and senior leaders in schools
May 2026
Wed 6 May 2026
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM (3 hours)
This course is for: Aspiring Deputy Heads, Directors of Studies, Assistant Heads, and other senior leadership posts
Tue 12 May 2026
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 14 May 2026
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)
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.
Tue 19 May 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)
This conference aims to: 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.
June 2026
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.
August 2026
Mon 31 Aug 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours)
This registration provides access to all Good Governance Programme webinars taking place during the 2025/26 academic year, at the discounted price of £420. PLEASE DISREGARD THE DATE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS REGISTRATION PAGE