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
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
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
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
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
In response to Tom Richmond’s comparative analysis of of A level progress as reported in TES 11.08.17, Mike Buchanan, Chair of HMC and Head of Ashford School said: “This report… Find out more
Ofqual today (June 28) announced it will allow schools to appeal against exam results on the grounds of marking as well as process error. The detail can be found here:… Find out more
Dear colleague, By now you will be aware of the appalling bomb attack in Manchester which has affected many families. On your behalf, I would like to offer our collective… Find out more
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