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The power to make life good

By Dr Simon Hyde

Chief Executive, HMC

Alex Vinall delivers a presentation on internet use and digital wellbeing to a small group of attendees seated around a wooden table in a warmly lit meeting room. A presentation slide is displayed on a screen, with a laptop, notebooks and refreshments on the table.

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When parents ask AI, who answers? AI search and...

By Alex Vinall

Founder of Air Social

 A boys' cricket team in red kits celebrate winning the Barclays Knight-Stokes Cup, raising their trophy at Lord's Cricket Ground.

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The Barclays Knight-Stokes Cup: A New Opportunity for State...

By Andy Turnbull

Barclays Knight-Stokes Cup Programme Officer, MCC Foundation

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Beyond Borders: Strengthening HMC’s Connections in Australia and New...

By Dr Simon Hyde

Chief Executive, HMC

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Australian lessons in optimism

By Kate Howell

Director of Education, HMC

 Charles Fillingham and a colleague at the National Festival of Languages at Solihull School. One holds a multilingual sign reading “Une Question! Eine Frage! ¡Una Pregunta!” while both smile at the camera.

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National Festival of Languages 2027 – a blog

By Charles Fillingham

Executive Headmaster, Solihull School

 Music teacher conducting a student ensemble, with pupils playing saxophones, trombones and other instruments in a bright music room.

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From Doing to Understanding: the value of Practitioner Enquiry

By Dr Steven Berryman

Past President of the Chartered College of Teaching (2022-2024) and Senior Deputy Head at Sir William Perkins’s School

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Igniting curiosity and guiding young people toward the passions...

By Simon Cane-Hardy

Head, Gordonstoun

A student in a school blazer and tie stands beside a staff member wearing a checked shirt and striped tie in an office or classroom. Behind them is a large map on the wall with a sign reading “Abingdon School in Partnership.”

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Future proofing our students through Partnerships

By Rob Southwell-Sander

Director of Partnerships, Abingdon School

 A group of school-aged children walk together along a sunlit path outdoors, viewed from behind. Several are wearing white T-shirts with the slogan “Strong Body Strong Mind” printed in green on the back, suggesting participation in a school wellbeing, fitness, or community event. The background is softly blurred, with more children and adults walking ahead.

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Making Values Visible

By Chrystal Cunningham

Assistant Head, Pastoral and Inclusion, Wimbledon High School

 Two paddlers in a canoe stroke in sync on a river, splashing water as they paddle, both wearing dark clothing and hats.

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The Everest of Canoeing

By Adam Williams

Headmaster, Lord Wandsworth College

Students work together on an outdoor educational project using maps and notebooks.

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What makes school philanthropy successful?

By Mark O'Brien

Public Affairs Specialist, HMC