HMC - The Heads' Conference
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HMC - The Heads' Conference
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ABOUT HMC
Collective heads of world-leading independent schools
Foward-thinking and dynamic, HMC has been helping its members and their schools to grow and develop since it was founded as the world's first heads' association more than 150 years ago.
LEARN MORE ABOUT HMC
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
HMC/AISL International Leadership Conference
Friday 15 - Sunday 17 May 2026 | Harrow International School Bangkok
book here
MEMBERSHIP
Benefits of HMC Membership
Learn more about the key benefits of obtaining/holding HMC Membership
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International Membership
Benefits of International Membership
Learn about the benefits of international membership of HMC (The Heads' Conference) on our webpage and in our video
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RECRUITMENT REDEFINED FOR EXCELLENCE
HMC School Careers
An easy to use and affordable job search platform supporting HMC schools to deliver a candidate first recruitment experience and recruit the very best education professionals into their schools
EXPLORE FEATURES & BOOK A DEMO HERE
HMC CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS
Learn more about our Corporate Partnerships programme
View the Corporate Partnerships brochure here
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HMC AT WORK
For our members and more
Working hard across a number of key areas.
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The Future of Education
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OUR SCHOOLS
Globally recognised as world-leading
HMC schools are individual and distinctive but at their heart are the benefits of a holistic education: academic excellence together with a strong emphasis on pastoral care and exceptional co-curricular provision.
Find HMC schools
100%
of UK HMC schools are engaged in partnerships with state schools
76
International HMC members
95%
of our students go on to higher education
273k
students educated annually in the UK
over 300
Member schools in the British Isles
Conferences
Effective collaboration in Independent Education
HMC’s conferences provide fascinating insights, opportunities for networking and sharing ideas as well as the chance to grow and develop professionally.
Explore Conferences
“Exceptional courses and conferences to help achieve your career goals and become the best practitioner you can be.”
Nicola Huggett
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Developing inspirational teachers and leaders
Forward-thinking and dynamic, HMC has been helping its members and their schools to grow and develop since it was founded as the world’s first heads’ association more than 150 years ago. Our service encourages and supports excellence in teaching, learning and school leadership through the 80 courses and conferences it provides each year. HMC’s Professional Development caters specifically for the needs of leaders and staff in HMC schools and its programme is also open to members of other independent school associations.
View upcoming Courses
Skip to content
ABOUT HMC
Collective heads of world-leading independent schools
Foward-thinking and dynamic, HMC has been helping its members and their schools to grow and develop since it was founded as the world's first heads' association more than 150 years ago.
LEARN MORE ABOUT HMC
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
HMC/AISL International Leadership Conference
Friday 15 - Sunday 17 May 2026 | Harrow International School Bangkok
book here
MEMBERSHIP
Benefits of HMC Membership
Learn more about the key benefits of obtaining/holding HMC Membership
LEARN MORE
International Membership
Benefits of International Membership
Learn about the benefits of international membership of HMC (The Heads' Conference) on our webpage and in our video
DISCOVER MORE
RECRUITMENT REDEFINED FOR EXCELLENCE
HMC School Careers
An easy to use and affordable job search platform supporting HMC schools to deliver a candidate first recruitment experience and recruit the very best education professionals into their schools
EXPLORE FEATURES & BOOK A DEMO HERE
HMC CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS
Learn more about our Corporate Partnerships programme
View the Corporate Partnerships brochure here
Blog
Police pledge greater transparency with media: what it means...
By
Dee Cowburn
Senior Adviser at Reputation Risk and Crisis Advisory Specialist, Alder
Podcast
Episode 19
Building Character and Adventure in Schools – Insights from...
Blog
Strathpuffer 24-Hour Mountain Bike Race – Adventure, Character and...
By
Richard Travers
Deputy Head, Enrichment, George Watson's College
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By
Rebecca Willis and Gunmeet Sethi
Head of Careers and UCAS and Head of Science, Operations and Data Lead, Nottingham High School
Blog
To Ban or Not to Ban? Mobile Phones and...
By
Jo Sharrock
Head, Putney High School
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HMC on LinkedIn
Follow us on LinkedIn
HMC AT WORK
For our members and more
Working hard across a number of key areas.
Changing Nature of Headship
Pastoral and Safeguarding
The Future of Education
Sport
Widening Access
OUR SCHOOLS
Globally recognised as world-leading
HMC schools are individual and distinctive but at their heart are the benefits of a holistic education: academic excellence together with a strong emphasis on pastoral care and exceptional co-curricular provision.
Find HMC schools
100%
of UK HMC schools are engaged in partnerships with state schools
76
International HMC members
95%
of our students go on to higher education
273k
students educated annually in the UK
over 300
Member schools in the British Isles
Conferences
Effective collaboration in Independent Education
HMC’s conferences provide fascinating insights, opportunities for networking and sharing ideas as well as the chance to grow and develop professionally.
Explore Conferences
“Exceptional courses and conferences to help achieve your career goals and become the best practitioner you can be.”
Nicola Huggett
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Developing inspirational teachers and leaders
Forward-thinking and dynamic, HMC has been helping its members and their schools to grow and develop since it was founded as the world’s first heads’ association more than 150 years ago. Our service encourages and supports excellence in teaching, learning and school leadership through the 80 courses and conferences it provides each year. HMC’s Professional Development caters specifically for the needs of leaders and staff in HMC schools and its programme is also open to members of other independent school associations.
View upcoming Courses