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 21: Philip Britton – Collaboration and co-opetition

In this episode, Tom Lawson talks to HMC Chair and Principal of Bolton School, Philip Britton. As well as exploring the role of independent schools, collaboration between schools and sectors, and the future of education, Philip shares his insights on school and association leadership, community impact, and the importance of belonging within the sector.