Coronavirus (COVID-19)
29 May 2020
Updated 29/05/20 We know that members are seeking the most up-to-date advice on how to respond to the Covid-19 outbreak and the aim of this page of the HMC website… Find out more
Category: Press Releases
Schools reopening: HMC statement
18 May 2020
Sally-Anne Huang, Chair Elect of HMC and Head of James Allen’s Girls’ School, said: “Heads are all striving to do the right thing and are best placed to determine how… Find out more
ISC responds to Competition and Markets Authority letter on fees
29 April 2020
The chief executive of the Independent Schools Council, Julie Robinson, has responded to a letter from the Competition and Markets Authority, which reminded schools about competition law compliance during the… Find out more
Schools thanked for helping to protect NHS staff
3 April 2020
HMC CHAIR THANKS SCHOOLS FOR MAKING FACE MASKS FOR NHS STAFF The Chair of HMC Fiona Boulton has thanked schools for making and distributing thousands of vital protective face masks… Find out more
HMC Chair Fiona Boulton responds to Ofqual guidance
3 April 2020
Responding to the new Ofqual guidance on grade assessments, Fiona Boulton, Chair of HMC and Head of Guildford High School, said: “HMC is supportive of Ofqual’s latest guidance for schools… Find out more
Richard Backhouse named HMC chair
31 March 2020
Berkhamsted Schools Group Principal named HMC chair for 2021-22 We are delighted to announce that Richard Backhouse has been voted HMC Chair for 2021-22. He will take up his post as… Find out more
Coronavirus and school closures
18 March 2020
Following the closure of schools in the state and independent sector because of the coronavirus outbreak, HMC Chair and head of Guildford High School Fiona Boulton said: “This virus knows… Find out more
HMC supports BUCS challenge to university initiations
7 February 2020
Following the launch of a new initiative by the British Universities and Colleges Sport to crack down on dangerous initiation ceremonies, Kevin Knibbs, Chair of HMC’s Sports Sub-Committee and Headmaster… Find out more
HMC responds to Office for Students’ report on university admissions
29 January 2020
Following the publication of a new report by the Office for Students on university admissions Mike Buchanan, HMC Executive Director, said: “We are confident that the exceptional results and soft… Find out more
HMC member school wins an International School Award 2020
21 January 2020
Dubai College has won the school wellbeing and safeguarding award at this year’s International School Awards. The annual International School Awards, which are hosted by ISC Research, recognise outstanding initiatives… Find out more
HMC response to Gavin Williamson’s confirmation as Education Secretary
17 December 2019
Responding to the news that Gavin Williamson will continue as Education Secretary, HMC Executive Director Mike Buchanan said: “We welcome Mr Williamson’s confirmation as Education Secretary, and as leaders of… Find out more
HMC comment on the international PISA test results
3 December 2019
The 2018 PISA test results,show that UK schools as a whole have climbed up the international league tables in recent years, although science scores have declined year on year. Independent… Find out more
International School Awards 2020: The shortlisted schools are announced
29 November 2019
HMC international member schools are among those to be shortlisted for the International School Awards. Over 250 initiatives were nominated for a range of categories to highlight some of the… Find out more
HMC comment on Civitas social mobility report
22 November 2019
In response to the publication of the Social Mobility Truths report by the think tank Civitas, Mike Buchanan, Executive Director of HMC, said: “HMC members are committed to providing a… Find out more
HMC response to Labour Party manifesto
21 November 2019
In response to the publication of the 2019 Labour Party manifesto, Mike Buchanan, HMC Executive Director, said: “Independent schools already contribute significantly to local and national economies, including paying their… Find out more
Cambridge International announce the end of the Pre-U
8 November 2019
In response to the decision by Cambridge Assessment International Examinations to withdraw the Cambridge Pre-U qualification, Mike Buchanan, Executive Director of HMC, said: “HMC members are proud to have played… Find out more
HMC comment on Sutton Trust manifesto
7 November 2019
On the publication of the Sutton Trust Mobility manifesto, Mike Buchanan, Executive Director of HMC said: “HMC welcomes the continuing focus of the Sutton Trust on extending educational opportunity and… Find out more
HMC comment on Ofqual report on French and German GCSEs
5 November 2019
In response to the publication by Ofqual of a report detailing its decision to make adjustments to the grading of French and German GCSEs, Mike Buchanan, Executive Director of HMC,… Find out more
Comparing the relative grading of International GCSEs and reformed GCSEs
5 November 2019
On the publication of research commissioned by HMC, Executive Director Mike Buchanan said: “HMC is committed to ensuring that all pupils, irrespective of where they are educated, are treated fairly… Find out more
HMC TO HELP PROVIDE MORE SPEAKERS FOR STATE SCHOOLS
15 October 2019
More than 60 HMC heads will help provide speakers to go into state schools across the country to motivate children from all backgrounds to aspire to challenging and fulfilling careers…. Find out more
