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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Chris King, Chair of HMC and Head of Leicester Grammar School. will tomorrow (Mon) deliver a robust defence of independent schools. He will say they are a “valuable and necessary… Find out more
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
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
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