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Wed 10 Jun 2026

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

HMC Expert-led Webinars – a series of online CPD sessions, focusing on current themes and issues within wider society impacting schools and school culture.

Thu 17 Sep 2026

4:00 PM - 6:15 PM (2 hours 15 minutes)

This webinar will provide key updates on Inspection

Tue 6 Oct 2026

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

This lively and highly interactive course is for: Heads of HMC and other independent schools and members of school Senior Leadership Teams.

Wed 7 Oct 2026

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.

Wed 14 Oct 2026

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (6 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.

Tue 10 Nov 2026

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

This course is for: Aspiring Heads of HMC and other independent schools.

Mon 23 Nov 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 2 Dec 2026

1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)

This one day Youth MHFA qualification will equip participants with the skills to recognise, understand, and respond to signs of mental health issues, offering initial support and guiding individuals toward appropriate help.

Mon 11 Jan 2027

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

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

Thu 14 Jan 2027

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.

Tue 19 Jan 2027

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.

Mon 1 Feb 2027

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

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

Mon 1 Mar 2027

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

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

Tue 11 May 2027

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

This lively and highly interactive course is for: Heads of HMC and other independent schools and members of school Senior Leadership Teams.

Tue 18 May 2027

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.

Wed 19 May 2027

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

This course is for aspiring middle and senior leaders who wish to learn practical models to support professional conversations

13 - 15 Jun 2027

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

This conference is for: Senior Deputy Heads and Deputy Heads in HMC and other independent schools.

Tue 22 Jun 2027

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

This conference is for: Heads of Careers, Directors of Futures, staff advising students on careers and pathways