In September 2017, the DfE amended its guidance on the responsibilities of schools in organising DBS or similar checks on hosting families, in Britain or abroad. Whilst HMC welcomes KCSiE… Find out more
On 27.11.18, Ofqual published a series of documents outlining their research into quality of marking. This included a report entitled Marking Consistency Metrics; an update. Click here to access the… Find out more
Mike Buchanan, HMC Executive Director, said: “Our schools follow the letter of the law, have robust systems in place for reporting any suspicious funds and are determined to play their… Find out more
HMC Executive Director, Mike Buchanan, is interviewed by Geoff Barton, General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL), about his priorities for HMC. He shares the issues… Find out more
On 25.10.18 the inquest into the tragic death of Newcastle University student and former Oakham School pupil Ed Farmer found that he had died from the “toxic effects” of alcohol… Find out more
In response to media reports that the Treasury might be considering imposing VAT on school fees in the upcoming Budget on 29.10.18, Mike Buchanan, Executive Director of HMC and former… Find out more
HMC AND DIGITAL AWARENESS UK LAUNCH TECH CONTROL 2018 TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE MAKE GOOD DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR USE OF TECHNOLOGY A survey of 20,000 schoolchildren aged 11-18 by HMC… Find out more
Following the success of Tech Control 2017, HMC and Digital Awareness UK have today (Oct 3) launched a free video and school resources to promote safe and responsible use of… Find out more
I approach this conference buoyed by the affirmation Damian Hinds gave representatives of the independent sector during a Downing Street meeting this summer. He spoke positively of our schools and… Find out more
At a time when Britain needs strong exports and a productive and well-educated workforce, the UK’s leading independent schools can be a helpful friend, says HMC’s new Chair Shaun Fenton…. Find out more
Savvy teens are creating multiple private accounts 40% of young users polled have at least two profiles on the same platform Over half of those admit that they haven’t told… Find out more
Regarding the relative performance of state and independent schools in this year’s GCSE exams, HMC General Secretary Dr William Richardson said: “Everyone agrees that it takes at least three years… Find out more
Nearly two thirds of GCSE entries at Independent Schools Council (ISC) schools were awarded an A/7 or higher, according to research published today. This year’s Year 11 exam results data,… Find out more
The quality of the broad education offered by UK independent schools is evidenced by this year’s exam results, with figures published today by the Independent Schools Council (ISC) showing more… Find out more
Shaun Fenton, HMC Chair Elect and Headmaster of Reigate Grammar School said: “GCSE students waiting for their results are bound to concerned about grades. However, it’s important that too much… Find out more
Listen hard and you can hear the national sigh of relief. Finally, GCSE exams have finished and pupils and parents alike can congratulate themselves for getting through a particularly difficult… Find out more
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
“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
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
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
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