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May 2025

Thu 22 May 2025

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

  • Online delivery
  • From £75.00

Thu 22 May 2025

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

For colleagues in HMC and other independent schools with partnerships work in their roles.

September 2025

Tue 23 Sep 2025

9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (7 hours)

  • London
  • From £650.00

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)

  • London
  • From £650.00

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 15 Oct 2025

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

  • London
  • From £299.00

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.

PLQ Level 1 (London Cluster 2) Day 1 - 16 October 2025
Discount

Thu 16 Oct 2025

9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (7 hours)

  • London
  • From £650.00

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

ISQAM Level 1 (Midlands Cluster) Day 1 - 5 November 2025

5

Nov

Discount

Wed 5 Nov 2025

9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (7 hours)

  • Market Harborough
  • From £650.00

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.

PLQ Level 1 (Midlands Cluster 1) Day 1 - 6 November 2025

6

Nov

Discount

Thu 6 Nov 2025

9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (7 hours)

  • Market Harborough
  • From £650.00

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)

  • London
  • From £650.00

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.

PLQ Level 2 (London Cluster) Day 1 - 12 November 2025
Discount

Wed 12 Nov 2025

9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (7 hours)

  • London
  • From £650.00

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)

  • London
  • From £299.00

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

Thu 13 Nov 2025

9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (7 hours)

  • London
  • From £650.00

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)

  • London
  • From £650.00

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.

Wed 19 Nov 2025

9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (7 hours)

  • London
  • From £650.00

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) .

PLQ Level 2 (Online Cluster) Session 1 - 19 November 2025
Discount

Wed 19 Nov 2025

9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (7 hours)

  • Live online
  • From £499.00

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.

ISQAM Level 2 (Online Cluster) Session 1 - 20 November 2025
Discount

Thu 20 Nov 2025

9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (7 hours)

  • Live online
  • From £499.00

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)

  • UK
  • From £299.00

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.

ISQAM Level 1 (Online Cluster) Session 1 - 25 November 2025
Discount

Tue 25 Nov 2025

9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (7 hours)

  • Live online
  • From £499.00

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.

PLQ Level 1 (Junior Cluster) Day 1 - 26 November 2025
Discount

Wed 26 Nov 2025

9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (7 hours)

  • London
  • From £650.00

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.

PLQ Level 1 (Online Cluster) Session 1 - 27 November 2025

27

Nov

Discount

Thu 27 Nov 2025

9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (7 hours)

  • Online delivery
  • From £499.00

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.

PLQ Level 2 (Junior Cluster) Day 1 - 27 November 2025
Discount

Thu 27 Nov 2025

9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (7 hours)

  • London
  • From £650.00

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.

January 2026

Wed 14 Jan 2026

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

  • Market Harborough
  • From £299.00

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

Tue 27 Jan 2026

9:45 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours 15 minutes)

  • London
  • From £299.00 excl. VAT

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

February 2026

Thu 5 Feb 2026

10:00 AM - 3:30 PM (5 hours 30 minutes)

  • Market Harborough
  • From £299.00

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

Thu 5 Mar 2026

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

  • UK
  • From £299.00

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)