New Executive Director of HMC
4 May 2018
HMC Chair Chris King is delighted to announce that Mike Buchanan, Head of Ashford School and Chair of HMC 2016-17, will be the association’s new Executive Director. Chris King, who… Find out more
Category: Press Releases
KEEP ROBOTS OUT OF OUR CLASSROOMS, SAY PUPILS
1 May 2018
“Give me a human any time” Poll of sixth formers finds students fear being taught by Artificial Intelligence (AI) More than 80% of sixth-formers in a survey released today (1… Find out more
A third of independent school pupils admitted on reduced fees – and all students should be encouraged to reach their potential
30 April 2018
Chris King, Chair of HMC and Head of Leicester Grammar School, said: “It is right to look for ways to ensure students from all backgrounds can reach their potential. That’s… Find out more
Publication of ISC annual Census
27 April 2018
Friday, 27 April, sees the publication of the 2018 Independent Schools Council (ISC) Census – the authoritative source of data providing a picture of where independent schools sit within the… Find out more
HMC response to the announcement by Ofqual of its consultation into Teacher involvement in developing exam papers and other confidential assessments
14 March 2018
Responding to the announcement by Ofqual of its consultation into Teacher involvement in developing exam papers and other confidential assessments, Dr William Richardson, General Secretary of HMC, said: “In common… Find out more
Significant increase in 2017 GCSE and A Level exam result challenges and re-grades: HMC first response
14 December 2017
Exam regulator Ofqual today (Dec 14) released its end-of-year data on GCSE and A Level exam result enquiries: Reviews of marking and moderation for GCSE, AS and A Level: summer… Find out more
Ofqual’s initial report into further safeguards on teacher involvement in exam question setting: HMC response
14 December 2017
The exam regulator Ofqual today (December 14) published its initial response to the question of further safeguards relating to teacher involvement in exam question setting. Click here to view the… Find out more
Proposals to impose further stealth tax on independent school parents would only harm state schools says HMC Vice Chair
8 December 2017
HMC school Heads take action every day to help less well-off pupils. Lord Adonis’s proposal for a huge tax on independent school parents would cause them harm. Lord Adonis has… Find out more
Teachers must continue to set exam questions, says HMC
28 November 2017
Chris King, Chair of the Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference, said: “Transparency is crucial and HMC welcomes today’s select committee hearing on the security of exam questions. “It is important that teachers… Find out more
New LSE research says alumni from Britain’s top public schools 94 times more likely to reach the most powerful positions – HMC Chair’s statement
30 October 2017
LSE research states that the alumni of the nine Clarendon schools within HMC have been 94 times more likely to become leaders in British society than those who attended any… Find out more
Universities urged to help poorer students
27 October 2017
Universities urged to help poorer students Background A report from the Sutton Trust has urged leading universities to drop entry requirements by two A-level grades for pupils on free… Find out more
Young people rebelling against social media, survey reveals
5 October 2017
63% of young people wouldn’t mind if social media had never been invented 71% of students have undergone ‘digital detoxes’ to take a break from social media and would do… Find out more
Tech Control Public Launch
4 October 2017
HMC and Digital Awareness UK have produced a ground-breaking video and lesson plans on digital addiction which they are sharing with all schools. The resources are part of their Tech Control campaign… Find out more
2017 HMC ANNUAL CONFERENCE MEDIA BRIEFING: CHAIR’S ANNUAL ADDRESS
1 October 2017
Britain needs its independent schools more than ever in a volatile post-Brexit Britain Chris King, Chair of HMC and Head of Leicester Grammar School. will tomorrow (Mon) deliver a robust… Find out more
CHAIRMAN’S KEYNOTE SPEECH – HMC ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2017
1 October 2017
Delivered by Chris King, HMC Chairman and Headmaster of Leicester Grammar School Check against delivery. Requests to speak to Chris King to Sue Bishop on 07787 294808 or at [email protected] Welcome, Members,… Find out more
Christopher King announced as Chairman of HMC
12 September 2017
The Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference (HMC) has announced that its Chairman for 2017/18 is Chris King, Headmaster of Leicester Grammar School. Chris was Chair of the HMC Professional Development Committee… Find out more
Year 11 exam results 2017: Rise in entries getting A/7 or higher
2 September 2017
Nearly two thirds of GCSE entries at Independent Schools Council (ISC) schools were awarded an A/7 or higher, according to research published today. Figures from the ISC also reveal… Find out more
Ofqual review of rules regarding serving teachers writing and reviewing exam papers: HMC response
31 August 2017
Chris King, Chair of HMC and Head of Leicester Grammar School, said: “Pupils, parents and schools deserve an examination system which is open, transparent and supported by the best teachers. While… Find out more
Protecting teachers and ensuring probity in the setting and teaching of examinations
30 August 2017
Chris King, Chair of HMC and Head of Leicester Grammar School said: “HMC understands the need for complete fairness and probity in setting and marking exams and has campaigned to… Find out more
Independent Schools Council – A-level results 2017
26 August 2017
Close to one fifth of A-level entries at Independent Schools Council (ISC) schools scored the top A* grade in 2017, new figures reveal. Results data published today by the… Find out more
