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A group of three young men sit at a raised wooden bench during a formal conference. One in a suit speaks into a microphone, while another in a red jumper and one in a blue suit listen. Behind them, a screen displays a presentation slide titled “Recent COP Outcomes,” and several audience members watch attentively. The setting is a traditional wood-paneled hall with a serious, academic atmosphere.

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Model OxCOP helps pupils feel informed and confident to...

By Lydia Wainwright

Sustainability Lead and Chemistry Teacher, Magdalen College School

 A smiling male teacher with a bald head and grey beard stands in front of a group of secondary school students in uniform. He holds colorful geometric teaching aids while the students listen attentively in a classroom decorated with posters and student work.

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Building a World Class Curriculum for all: some reflections...

By Dr Simon Hyde

Chief Executive, HMC

 A group of people are outdoors on a wooded hillside, digging with shovels and spades. They appear to be working together on a planting or conservation activity under bright sunlight, surrounded by green trees.

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Building Future Roots at Bryanston

By Charlotte Mason

Art Teacher, Bryanston School

 Three people stand on stage in front of a CAIS backdrop smiling for a photo—two men and one woman, all dressed in business or semi-formal attire.

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‘O Canada’ Part 1: Leading through Disruption at CAIS,...

By Dr Simon Hyde

Chief Executive, HMC

 Two sixth-form students sit side by side at a desk in a modern classroom, smiling as they look towards the front. Both are dressed smartly in navy blazers, and each has a laptop open in front of them. The setting is bright and professional, with wooden panels and glass features in the background.

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The Kindness Economy: What schools can learn from Gen...

By Shaun Fenton

Headmaster, Reigate Grammar School

 A large group of students wearing matching purple blazers with white stripes sit in rows in a school auditorium, facing a stage. A speaker stands at the front near a podium, addressing them. On the wall behind the speaker, a colorful circular infographic titled “The World as 100 People” is projected, showing various global demographic categories.

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Standing firm in power and pride: why Black History...

By Kate Latham

Assistant Head: Academic and EDI Lead, Kimbolton School

 Panel discussion on inclusion and belonging at a conference, with four speakers seated in front of a presentation screen.

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Belonging as a Leadership Practice

By Yasmina Koné

Hemisphere Education Deputy Lead

A woman and a teenage girl sitting on the floor in a living room, looking at a laptop together. The woman holds a white mug while the girl types, and they appear engaged in what’s on the screen. A dark sofa, bookshelves, and a large window are visible in the background

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How AI is transforming independent school admissions

By Jane Wilson

Director of External Affairs, George Watson’s College

 Book cover of “Reforming Lessons: Why English Schools Have Improved Since 2010 and How This Was Achieved” by Nick Gibb and Robert Peal. The cover shows two young boys in red school uniforms smiling and reading a book together at a classroom table. A quote at the bottom from Doug Lemov reads, “Perhaps the most important story in the education sector over the last two decades.” Published by Routledge.

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Some thoughts on reforming lessons

By Dr Simon Hyde

Chief Executive, HMC

 A group of four teenage girls sit at home and play a game of cards.

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Play your cards right – the value of strategic...

By Mark O'Brien

Public Affairs Specialist, HMC

 Two men smiling and shaking hands in front of a banner for ISASA (Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa). The banner features the organisation's logo and slogan promoting quality, values, and diversity.

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Breaking chains, Forging Links, South Africa, September 2025

By Dr Simon Hyde

Chief Executive, HMC

 Image opf Amy Lennon, Y5 Form tutor and MFL, RS, PSHE Lead at Colfe’s Junior School

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‘European’ ‘Day’ of Languages – doing things differently

By Amy Lennon

Y5 Form tutor and MFL, RS, PSHE Lead at Colfe’s Junior School