Value for Schools was created by Baasit Siddiqui; educator first and foremost, and also a well-known TV personality, professional speaker and author.
After over 15 years working in schools and alongside education organisations, Baasit saw two things clearly: educators are navigating an increasingly crowded, fast-moving landscape, and some of the most inspiring work in education often goes unseen.
Value for Schools was created to bridge that gap.
The platform brings together trusted resources, CPD, EdTech and inspiring stories supporting schools, educators and, above all, the children and families they serve. From professional development and wellbeing support to insightful reports and meaningful partnerships, everything featured is chosen for its relevance and impact.
At its heart, Value for Schools is about motivation, inspiration and celebration; connecting educators with the organisations, initiatives and opportunities that help schools thrive, while shining a light on the people driving positive change across education.
Value for Schools is a free platform that brings trusted resources, CPD and EdTech together in one place for teachers, TAs and wider school teams. It was created by Baasit Siddiqui to save educators time, spark ideas, and help their school communities thrive.
Yes. The Resource Hub, Stories and all core content are free for anyone working in education.
Anyone working in or around a school – teachers, teaching assistants, senior leaders, and wider school staff as well as the organisations and companies who partner with schools
Value for Schools was created by Baasit Siddiqui, an educator, keynote speaker, author and TV personality (Channel 4’s BAFTA-winning Gogglebox), after almost 20 years working with hundreds of schools.
Value for Schools is part of Siddiqui Education, founded by Baasit Siddiqui. Siddiqui Education also runs Let’s Thrive, a schools programme built around Baasit’s 7Cs to Thrive framework: Curiosity, Creativity, Collaboration, Compromise, Communication, Courage and Community. Value for Schools shares the same mission through free resources, CPD and EdTech partnerships.
Yes – if you know a tool, resource or story other educators would benefit from, get in touch via the contact page and the team will take a look.
Yes. Baasit delivers keynotes and CPD for schools, trusts, universities and businesses. Click below.
Baasit Siddiqui appears on Channel 4’s Gogglebox, but Value for Schools is a separate, independent education platform = education is his full-time focus, and Gogglebox is mentioned only as background context.
Let’s Thrive, created by Baasit Siddiqui, supports learners from primary school through to further/higher education and the world of work building digital literacy, entrepreneurial thinking and, above all, a human-centred approach to personal growth and future pathways. Built around the 7Cs to Thrive (curiosity, creativity, collaboration, compromise, communication, community and courage), learners are encouraged to reflect on their own strengths and potential.
The programme runs through three core areas: Passports to Thrive which are free resources exploring how the 7Cs apply in education, work and everyday life; Projects to Thrive is an independent or collaborative challenges spanning app design, podcasting, TV concepts, business creation and charitable initiatives; and Proud to Thrive is celebration and recognition, from assemblies and medals for younger students to testimonials and recommendations for college and university learners.
Let’s Thrive can be delivered digitally across a whole school, college or organisation, or through more personalised partnerships with Baasit and the wider team. Every programme and partnership is supported with a case study showcasing its impact.
His approach was personal and warm and his ‘let’s thrive’ talk really connected with our audience. His passion for education and educators shone through. Delegates left the talk feeling inspired and wanting to share this with those in their institutions and the young people they work with.
Kate Nelson
Marketing Coordinator – Teeside University
Baasit Siddiqui is a keynote speaker, education consultant, author and well-known TV personality from Channel 4’s BAFTA-winning series Gogglebox. Guided by the belief that potential is everywhere, but opportunity is not, he has spent his career helping schools, companies and communities bridge that divide championing human-centred skills over privilege or background: curiosity, creativity, collaboration, compromise, communication, courage and community.
With over 15 years across education, media and business, Baasit created the 7Cs to Thrive framework, a practical model helping organisations unlock hidden potential and strengthen belonging. His work spans hundreds of schools, universities, trusts, charities and businesses through workshops, talks and campaigns that elevate learning, leadership and long-term opportunity.
Speaking to educators, executives and early-career employees alike, Baasit turns big ideas into actionable change. If you’re looking for a speaker to energise your team, celebrate your educators, or help build opportunity for all, he’d be delighted to connect.
“We were really pleased to have him as our Keynote Speaker. The session had a really buzz about it, many interactive elements and every member who attended rated his session as excellent – it was the highest rated session of our Conference.”
Llinos Angharad Williams
Marketing and Engagement Officer – Bangor University
