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Mon 15 Sep 2025

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

This 1 day course is for Heads of HMC Schools and is led by Ross Hawkins of Hawthorn Advisors.

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.

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.

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.

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

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 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.

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

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.

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.

Wed 12 Nov 2025

9:45 AM - 4:30 PM (6 hours 45 minutes)

This course aims to: Build confidence and skills to help people to have honest, constructive conversations that support positive outcomes

Wed 12 Nov 2025

10:00 AM - 4:30 PM (6 hours 30 minutes)

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.

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.

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.

Wed 14 Jan 2026

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

This course is for: Middle Leaders and those aspiring to Middle Leadership positions

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)

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.

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.

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.

Wed 4 Mar 2026

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

Deputy Junior Heads 

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.

11 - 12 Mar 2026

2 days, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

This course is for Junior Heads.