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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.

Fri 31 Jul 2026

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

A recording of the AGBIS HMC Good Governance Programme: Module 2: Governance Structures and Processes that took place on Monday 24 November 2025.

Fri 31 Jul 2026

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

A recording of the AGBIS HMC Good Governance Programme: Module 3: Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships that took place on Monday 12 January 2026.

Fri 31 Jul 2026

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

A recording of the AGBIS/HMC Good Governance Programme: Module 4: Strategic Development Planning - Processes and Approaches that took place on Monday 2 February 2026

Fri 31 Jul 2026

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

A recording of the AGBIS/HMC Good Governance Programme: Module 5: Strategic Development Planning - Topical Considerations which took place live on Monday 2 March 2026.

Mon 31 Aug 2026

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

This registration provides access to recordings of all Good Governance Programme webinars that took place during the 2025/26 academic year, at the discounted price of £420. PLEASE DISREGARD THE DATE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS REGISTRATION PAGE

Tue 15 Sep 2026

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM (4 hours)

This Conference is designed for EYFS leads and practitioners

Thu 17 Sep 2026

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

This webinar will provide key updates on Inspection

Mon 21 Sep 2026

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

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

21 Sep 2026 - 1 Mar 2027

15.00 - 16.30

This registration provides access to all Good Governance Programme Modules throughout the 2026-2027 Academic Year at the discounted price of £420.00 excluding VAT.

Tue 22 Sep 2026

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 23 Sep 2026

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 24 Sep 2026

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.

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.

Thu 8 Oct 2026

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.

Tue 13 Oct 2026

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

This course is for: Aspiring Heads of Academic Departments and Heads of Academic Departments-designate.

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.

Thu 5 Nov 2026

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

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.

Mon 9 Nov 2026

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

Leading the Digital School: Strategy, Safety and Sustainability in the Age of AI

Tue 10 Nov 2026

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

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

Tue 10 Nov 2026

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). Please read the full details below before making any bookings.

Wed 11 Nov 2026

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 11 Nov 2026

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

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

Thu 12 Nov 2026

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.

12 - 14 Nov 2026

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 17 Nov 2026

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), Junior/ Prep Subject Coordinators, Subject Leads and aspiring HoDs or Junior/Prep Subject Coordinators, Subject Leads, in schools of The Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference (HMC) and The Girls’ School Association (GSA). Please read the full details below before making any bookings.

Tue 17 Nov 2026

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 17 Nov 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.

Wed 18 Nov 2026

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), Junior/ Prep Subject Coordinators, Subject Leads and aspiring HoDs or Junior/Prep Subject Coordinators, Subject Leads, in schools of The Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference (HMC). Please read the full details below before making any bookings.

Thu 19 Nov 2026

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). Please read the full details below before making any bookings.

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.

Tue 24 Nov 2026

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 25 Nov 2026

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

The PLQJ is a development programme designed for pastoral middle leaders in HMC junior/ prep schools e.g. Heads of Year, Key Stage Leads, and Assistant Heads, Heads of Section, Heads of House (Boarding and Day) etc. Please read the full details below before making any bookings.

Wed 25 Nov 2026

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 26 Nov 2026

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 26 Nov 2026

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

The PLQJ is a development programme designed for pastoral middle leaders in HMC junior/ prep schools e.g. Heads of Year, Key Stage Leads, and Assistant Heads, Heads of Section, Heads of House (Boarding and Day) etc. Please read the full details below before making any bookings.

Thu 26 Nov 2026

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

This course is for: Aspiring Deputy Heads, Directors of Studies, Assistant Heads, and other senior leadership posts

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.

Tue 12 Jan 2027

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 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.

Thu 21 Jan 2027

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

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 26 Jan 2027

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

Aspiring Deputy Heads, Directors of Studies, Assistant Heads, and other senior leadership posts

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.

Thu 4 Feb 2027

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