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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.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

HMC/AISL International Leadership Conference

Friday 15 - Sunday 17 May 2026 | Harrow International School Bangkok

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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

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HMC CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS

Learn more about our Corporate Partnerships programme

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Case Study

Driving inclusion in STEAM: The impact of a collaborative...

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Blog

To Ban or Not to Ban? Mobile Phones and...

By Jo Sharrock

Head, Putney High School

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Reimagining the Impossible: Why Young People Need Challenge Beyond...

By Simon Cane-Hardy

Head, Gordonstoun

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Future Routes by Opening Doors and Expanding Dreams

By Rebecca Willis and Gunmeet Sethi

Head of Careers and UCAS and Head of Science, Operations and Data Lead, Nottingham High School

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Lineage & Legacy

By Nick Hope

Product Innovation Manager, RM Assessment

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Belonging at school

By Kate Latham

Assistant Head: Academic and EDI Lead, Kimbolton School

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HMC AT WORK

For our members and more

Working hard across a number of key areas.

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.

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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.

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“Exceptional courses and conferences to help achieve your career goals and become the best practitioner you can be.”

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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.

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