Coronavirus (COVID-19)
27 March 2020
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Category: Press Releases
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
Statement from ISC Research following the International School Development workshop at the HMC 150 conference 1.10.19
11 October 2019
Statement from ISC Research following the International School Development workshop at the HMC 150 conference 1.10.19: At the recent HMC Conference, Richard Gaskell, ISC Research Schools Director reiterated that schools… Find out more
HMC Conference: Chair Fiona Boulton’s speech
3 October 2019
I am delighted that the 2019 HMC Conference is being held here in London, in the Intercontinental Hotel, in celebration of the 150th anniversary of HMC. Our Annual Service is… Find out more
HMC SURVEY ON SCHOOL SUPPORT FOR PARENTS
2 October 2019
HMC schools have significantly increased the amount of support they offer parents to help them understand their children’s mental health and wellbeing, heads have revealed. With teenage mental health high… Find out more
HMC/GSA SIXTH-FORM SURVEY
2 October 2019
Pupils in the Upper-Sixth preparing for university are very positive about the prospect of studying their chosen academic subjects and enjoying the facilities and societies on offer. But some worry… Find out more
New DAUK/HMC report identifies latest online trends
1 October 2019
THE LATEST CHALLENGES FACING YOUNG PEOPLE USING MOBILE PHONES AND OTHER DEVICES ARE REVEALED IN THE FIRST TECH CONTROL ANNUAL REPORT, LAUNCHED BY HMC AND DIGITAL AWARENESS UK School children are becoming… Find out more
