Kindly sponsored and supported by HMC Gold Partner, The Bonjour Agency, The HMC Podcast is available now on all major platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.

Conversations offering inspiration and information on topics such as leadership, the future of education and assessment, pastoral care, safeguarding and EDI, and partnerships and bursaries.

A platform for voices from both inside and outside of HMC to discuss national and international educational issues, encouraging the sharing of interesting practice, exciting innovations, and insights into the different ways schools are approaching these areas of work.

In most episodes, Tom will also spend two minutes getting to know a new member to welcome them into HMC and set the foundations for the collegiality on offer throughout our global association.

Episode 11: Heads, Tales, and Football’s Flourish Future

Tom Lawson talks to former Eastbourne College Headmaster and President of the ISFA (Independent Schools Football Association), Chris Saunders, and Eastbourne College Development Director and former pupil, Emma Garrett. As they share stories collected from the College, they discuss the challenges rugby is currently facing in schools and the rise of football, especially girls football. They also consider the changes to and challenges of headship – over the years and more recently, including dealing with sad and difficult situations in school and social media and online security; along with the importance of having at least one fellow head who you can talk to.