HMC (The Heads' Conference)

As we end the 2024 autumn term, we would like to say welcome to the many new members we've had join HMC so far this academic year. We hope all our members, schools, and wider communities have a restful break over the coming holidays, and we look forward to working with you all in the new year. #HMCSchools #HMCLeadingIndependentSchools

It has been a pleasure working with you Simon Jones and The Bonjour Agency, thank you for all your work getting The HMC Podcast up and running, we're looking forward to hearing season 2. In the meantime, listen here for season 1: https://buff.ly/3BP2fC6 #HMCSchools #HMCPodcast

With just one month remaining until the Next Generation Assessment Conference 2025, we are delighted to see such strong interest in this important event, focused on 'Making Assessment Work for Everyone'. 📅 The event will take place on Thursday, 16 January 2025 at Alliance Manchester Business School, bringing together leading voices in education to explore the future of assessment. 📖🎓 Please note that the event is currently sold out. However, a waitlist is now available for those who wish to register their interest in case spaces become available. 📝Learn more here: https://buff.ly/4iwqnKC We appreciate the enthusiasm surrounding this event and look forward to welcoming delegates in January. Edge Foundation Rethinking Assessment The University of Manchester

📢 Why don’t we encourage more boys into HEAL careers? See a new blog from Robin Macpherson, Head of Robert Gordon's College, who recently posed this question in TES https://buff.ly/4fg7wjO highlighting the need to challenge stereotypes and inspire boys to consider careers in health, education, administration, and literacy (HEAL). He believes increasing male representation in these fields could help tackle societal issues like mental health outcomes, teacher shortages, and gender-based violence. At Robert Gordon’s College, Robin has led efforts to shift perceptions, advocating for role models and conversations that normalize boys pursuing nurturing professions. He shares that it’s time to open new doors and broaden aspirations for the next generation. #BoysIntoHEAL #CareerDiversity #BreakingStereotypes

Earlier this week, the General Secretary joined Anne Johnstone, Principal of Ravenswood School for Girls in Sydney and Jane Lunnon, Head at Alleyn's School to learn more about the International Positive Education Network (IPEN), a community committed to implementing the science of wellbeing to help young people develop potential and flourish. For further information see: https://lnkd.in/dwqRy-tC

In Spring '25 there are many opportunities for professional development with HMC (The Heads' Conference). If you're aspiring to become a pastoral middle leader then you won't want to miss Preparing to be a Pastoral Leader taking place on 14 January at Merchant Taylors' School London. You'll hear from senior pastoral practitioners, case studies as well as ample opportunity for networking and discussion. For more details and to register: https://shorturl.at/c036I Partnerships are a means of improving outcomes for all children. Led by prominent thought-leader on partnerships Christina Astin, the Exploring Cross-Sector Partnerships: How to build impactful school partnerships course on 6 February will explore the benefits of partnership for your school. You can register here: https://shorturl.at/cwShj. In its second year, HMC (The Heads' Conference)'s Women in Leadership Conference will provide an opportunity to explore some of the challenges women in leadership face and what we might do to provide support.  Angie Browne, CEO and founder of Being Luminary will be delivering a keynote. Angela will explore themes of family life and career progression whilst drawing upon her extensive experience in multiple senior leadership roles within the education sector. Register here: https://shorturl.at/blwAg for this conference taking place on 18 March. We look forward to seeing you in 2025. View the full 24/25 programme and book here: https://lnkd.in/edSUMpFV #HMCPD #HMCLeadingIndependentschools #ProfessionalDevelopment #Education #Leadership #pastoralleadership #partnerships

📽️ A New Video Series - Coming out tomorrow 🎞️ I am thrilled to team up with some sensational Partnerships experts, friends and colleagues from across the country, on a series of videos about the real power of cross sector partnerships!! The amazing opportunities this brings to all children across our collaborative networks is sensational and in the midst of all these distracting politics, I wanted to shine a light on what is actually happening in schools across the country, and how our various sectors (state, independent, industry, universities and charities) work together regularly in the best interests of our shared cohorts. As I always say, we believe in 'Collaboration NOT competition' and wherever we can work with others to enhance the education of the children we serve, it is our obligation to do so... That is all. A little teaser before we release the footage tomorrow alongside our amazing industry partner inrehearsal and Ben Gallacher. A huge thank you to Christina Astin for assisting with the project. I'm so excited to share these films with you. Come back tomorrow and see them all....... Here are the titles of the episodes. 1. Making a partnership work. 2. How partnerships work. 3. The Impact of partnerships. 4. Why partnerships matter. 5. The future of partnerships. These films are free to use as you see fit to raise awareness and to support partnerships in schools and beyond. https://lnkd.in/eB2xF9Zf Independent Schools Council ISA Heads The Institute of Development Professionals in Education (IDPE) School Partnerships Alliance (S.P.A.) HMC (The Heads' Conference) Joseph Spence Oliver Blond Margaret Hunnaball #Partnerships #collaboration #education Jan Harvey-Davies, Ben Jones Gillian Lovatt-Young FCCT Helen Jones Rebecca Broadhurst John Sparks Dan Clarke Andrew Lewer

The last school visit of 2024 finds the General Secretary at King's College School Wimbledon. Thanks to Dr Anne Cotton for facilitating such a great programme including a brain teaser from Pastoral Deputy, Richard Amlot and a great tour from Isabelle and Seb. It’s great to see a school making such excellent use of HMC networks.

Thanks to Sally-Anne Huang, High Master of St Paul's School for hosting HMC Hon Members’ meeting in the splendid Montgomery Room. We were treated to a musical feast from the chapel choir and a culinary feast from the school’s excellent caterers, Chartwells Independent. Thanks also to Sally’s PA Ashley for helping with the arrangements.