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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: At the recent HMC Conference, Richard Gaskell, ISC Research Schools Director reiterated that schools… Find out more
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 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
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
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
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 Chair Fiona Boulton will reveal new evidence showing voters, including previous Labour supporters, want parental choice and access to independent schools. Following the Labour Party conference motion to abolish… Find out more
The Labour Party is proposing to abolish independent schools in the UK. This will hurt, not help, state schools. Responding to the Labour Party Conference vote on education, HMC Executive… Find out more
Julie Robinson, chief executive of the Independent Schools Council, responds to the vote at the Labour Party Conference today to abolish independent schools. Julie Robinson, ISC chief executive, said: “Parents… Find out more
In response to a new discussion document about independent schools by the pressure group PSPR, HMC Executive Director Mike Buchanan said: “We welcome any positive, well-informed discussion about how independent… Find out more
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