# HMC \(The Heads' Conference\): HMC \(The Heads' Conference\) is a professional association for heads of the world’s leading independent schools\. > HMC is a forward\-thinking and dynamic assocation that has been helping its members since it was founded as the world’s first heads’ association over 150 years ago\. Generated by Yoast SEO v28.5, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [Home](https://www.hmc.org.uk/) - [HMC Action Research Hub](https://www.hmc.org.uk/hmc-at-work/hmc-action-research-hub/) - [Alumni Database](https://www.hmc.org.uk/about-us/hmc-projects/alumni/alumni-database/) - [About HMC Projects](https://www.hmc.org.uk/about-us/hmc-projects/about-hmc-projects/) - [Aspiring Heads’ Programme](https://www.hmc.org.uk/professional-development/aspiring-heads-programme/) ## Blogs - [The Barclays Knight\-Stokes Cup: A New Opportunity for State Schools](https://www.hmc.org.uk/blog-posts/the-barclays-knight-stokes-cup-a-new-opportunity-for-state-schools/) - [Beyond Borders: Strengthening HMC’s Connections in Australia and New Zealand](https://www.hmc.org.uk/blog-posts/beyond-borders-strengthening-hmcs-connections-in-austrialia-and-newzealand/) - [Australian lessons in optimism](https://www.hmc.org.uk/blog-posts/australian-lessons-in-optimism/) - [National Festival of Languages 2027 – a blog](https://www.hmc.org.uk/blog-posts/national-festival-of-languages-2027-a-blog/) - [From Doing to Understanding: the value of Practitioner Enquiry](https://www.hmc.org.uk/blog-posts/from-doing-to-understanding-the-value-of-practitioner-enquiry/) ## News - [The benefits of sport participation and physical activity in schools](https://www.hmc.org.uk/news/the-benefits-of-sport-participation-and-physical-activity-in-schools/) - [Statement from the HMC General Secretary following the publication of the IICSA report into abuse in residential schools](https://www.hmc.org.uk/news/statement-from-the-hmc-general-secretary-following-the-publication-of-the-iicsa-report-into-abuse-in-residential-schools/) - [Statement from HMC on Public Exams](https://www.hmc.org.uk/news/statement-from-hmc-on-public-exams/) - [Statement from Dr Simon Hyde following announcement on the charitable status of schools](https://www.hmc.org.uk/news/statement-from-dr-simon-hyde-following-announcement-on-the-charitable-status-of-schools/) - [Spotlight on Greater Manchester, as over 200 educationalists gather for the Next Generation Assessment Conference 2024 at Manchester University  ](https://www.hmc.org.uk/news/spotlight-on-greater-manchester-as-over-200-educationalists-gather-for-the-next-generation-assessment-conference-2024-at-manchester-university/) ## Reports - [The Changing Nature of Headship](https://www.hmc.org.uk/reports/the-changing-nature-of-headship/) - [ISC Celebrating Partnerships Booklet 2025](https://www.hmc.org.uk/reports/isc-celebrating-partnerships-booklet-2025/) - [ISC Celebrating Partnerships Booklet 2024](https://www.hmc.org.uk/reports/isc-celebrating-partnerships-booklet-2024/) - [Independent\-state school partnerships deep dive \- A detailed look at the Bristol Education Partnership \(BEP\) and the York ISSP](https://www.hmc.org.uk/reports/independent-state-school-partnerships-deep-dive-a-detailed-look-at-the-bristol-education-partnership-bep-and-the-york-issp/) - [Digital Trends Snapshot Tech Control: Digital Wellbeing Update](https://www.hmc.org.uk/reports/digital-trends-snapshot-tech-control-digital-wellbeing-update-2022/): Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry\. 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The conference is taking place at Broadway House, London\. - [Deputy Heads' Conference 2027](https://www.hmc.org.uk/conference/deputy-heads-conference/): A flagship conference for senior deputy and deputy heads, exploring the strategic priorities, leadership challenges and opportunities shaping independent schools\. The conference is taking place at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Chester\. - [Conference for Co\-Curricular Deputy Heads 2027](https://www.hmc.org.uk/conference/conference-for-co-curricular-deputy-heads/): Explore the latest priorities in co\-curricular leadership, with practical insights, strategic discussion and opportunities to share good practice with fellow deputy and assistant heads\. The conference is taking place at Rugby School\. - [Conference for Heads' PAs 2027](https://www.hmc.org.uk/conference/conference-for-heads-pas/): Connect with Heads' PAs from across the sector to share best practice, hear from expert speakers and explore the evolving demands of the role\. The conference is taking place at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London\. - [Conference for Heads of CPD 2027](https://www.hmc.org.uk/conference/conference-for-heads-of-cpd/): A dedicated conference for Heads of CPD and CPD Coordinators, exploring effective professional learning, current priorities and approaches to developing staff across schools\. The conference is taking place at Woodland Grange Conference Centre, Leamington Spa\. ## Case Studies - [Working hard to be the greenest school in Bath](https://www.hmc.org.uk/case-studies/working-hard-to-be-the-greenest-school-in-bath/) - [We have a responsibility to share our time, talents and resources](https://www.hmc.org.uk/case-studies/we-have-a-responsibility-to-share-our-time-talents-and-resources/) - [UCS Green Impact Society Leading The Way](https://www.hmc.org.uk/case-studies/ucs-green-impact-society-leading-the-way/) - [Turning activism into action: community sustainability initiatives at Bradfield College](https://www.hmc.org.uk/case-studies/turning-activism-into-action-community-sustainability-initiatives-at-bradfield-college/) - [Truro School’s teachers and choristers engaged in international children’s engagement project prompted around the UK’s hosting of the G7 summit, called Sing2G7](https://www.hmc.org.uk/case-studies/truro-schools-teachers-and-choristers-engaged-in-international-childrens-engagement-project-prompted-around-the-uks-hosting-of-the-g7-summit-called-s/) ## Sponsors - [Perry Uniform](https://www.hmc.org.uk/sponsor/perry-uniform-autumn26/) - [HP with Intel](https://www.hmc.org.uk/sponsor/hp-autumn26/) - [Lenovo](https://www.hmc.org.uk/sponsor/lenovo-autumn26/) - [Castlegate Education](https://www.hmc.org.uk/sponsor/castlegate-education-autumn26/) - [MSP Lab](https://www.hmc.org.uk/sponsor/msp-lab_autumn26/) ## Exhibitors - [Envoplan Group](https://www.hmc.org.uk/exhibitor/nobleeaton-autumn26/) - [Perry Uniform](https://www.hmc.org.uk/exhibitor/perry-uniform-autumn26/) - [Monkhouse by Banner](https://www.hmc.org.uk/exhibitor/banner-autumn-2026/) - [MyNewTerm](https://www.hmc.org.uk/exhibitor/mynewterm-autumn26/) - [Clinical Partners](https://www.hmc.org.uk/exhibitor/clinical-partners-autumn26/) ## Workshops - [2I: Partnerships for Stronger Schools and Stronger Communities](https://www.hmc.org.uk/workshop/2i-partnerships-for-stronger-schools-and-stronger-communities/) - [1E: Harnessing independent school opportunities to improve outcomes for children in care: the DfE's Broadening Educational Pathways scheme](https://www.hmc.org.uk/workshop/1e-harnessing-independent-school-opportunities-to-improve-outcomes-for-children-in-care-the-dfes-broadening-educational-pathways-scheme/) - [Bi\. Leveraging successful partnerships to enable young people to fulfil their potential](https://www.hmc.org.uk/workshop/bi-leveraging-successful-partnerships-to-enable-young-people-to-fulfil-their-potential/) - [Biii\. Towards a national strategy for partnerships: the School Partnerships Alliance, 2025\-27](https://www.hmc.org.uk/workshop/bii-understanding-and-communicating-the-impact-of-your-partnerships-practical-low-resource-and-meaningful-ways-to-evaluate-impact-2/) - [Ai: Civitas report on the Future of Independent Education: findings and recommendations](https://www.hmc.org.uk/workshop/ai-civitas-report-on-the-future-of-independent-education-findings-and-recommendations/) ## Podcasts - [Philip Britton \- Collaboration and co\-opetition](https://www.hmc.org.uk/podcasts/philip-britton-collaboration-and-co-opetition/) - [Tech for good: intergenerational relationships](https://www.hmc.org.uk/podcasts/tech-for-good-intergenerational-relationships/) - [Building Character and Adventure in Schools – Insights from Educators Across Continents](https://www.hmc.org.uk/podcasts/building-character-and-adventure-in-schools-insights-from-educators-across-continents/) - [LIVE from the HMC Autumn Conference 2025](https://www.hmc.org.uk/podcasts/live-from-the-hmc-autumn-conference-2025/) - [The Power of International Partnerships](https://www.hmc.org.uk/podcasts/the-power-of-international-partnerships/) ## Division - [International](https://www.hmc.org.uk/member-zone/divisions/international/) - [London \(UK\)](https://www.hmc.org.uk/member-zone/divisions/london-uk/) - [South Central \(UK\)](https://www.hmc.org.uk/member-zone/divisions/south-central-uk/) - [South West and Wales \(UK\)](https://www.hmc.org.uk/member-zone/divisions/south-west-and-wales-uk/) - [South East \(UK\)](https://www.hmc.org.uk/member-zone/divisions/south-east-uk/) ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://www.hmc.org.uk/sitemap_index.xml)