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Thu 22 May 2025

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

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.

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.

Mon 2 Jun 2025

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

This course is for Governors of schools in AGBIS and/or HMC membership.

Thu 12 Jun 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.

Tue 17 Jun 2025

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

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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.

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 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.

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

9:45 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

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.

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.

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 12 Jan 2026

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (2 hours)

This course is for Governors of schools in AGBIS and/or HMC membership.

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)

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.

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.

Thu 26 Feb 2026

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

Heads and Senior Leaders

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 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

Thu 21 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.