The Association of Governing Bodies of Independent Schools (AGBIS) supports and advises governing bodies of schools in the independent sector on all aspects of governance, under the umbrella of the Independent Schools Council. The charitable objects of the Association are the advancement of education and the promotion of good governance in independent private schools.
HMC (the Headmasters' & Headmistresses' Conference) is a professional association of Heads of many of the world's leading independent schools. It has provided support and advice to Heads for over 100 years and is the oldest and most influential association of its kind in the English speaking world. HMC’s membership includes the Heads of co-educational schools, single sex schools and diamond schools where both single sex and co-educational teaching takes place. The association also includes Heads of schools with a particular religious affiliation or with dedicated provision for children with special educational needs. Use the search facility on the site to find HMC schools near Earswick or worldwide.