Author: Baasit Siddiqui

When a Room Full of People Remind You Where Hope Lives?

When a Room Full of People Remind You Where Hope Lives Let’s chat about the moments that stay with you… In March 2026, I had the privilege of hosting the inaugural Bridge the Gap Gala Dinner in Derby. At the time, I remember thinking what an incredible evening it had been. Now, with a little […]

Sweet Cherry

A Business Doing Inclusion Right Let’s chat about inclusion. Last week, I had the absolute pleasure of visiting Pickatale and the brilliant team at Sweet Cherry Publishing. It was one of those days that reminds you why partnerships matter so much within the education ecosystem. I’m incredibly grateful to Emily and Sig for bringing the […]

Supporting Reluctant Writers Through Confidence and Feedback

Supporting Reluctant Writers Through Confidence and Feedback Let’s chat about feedback. A lot of conversations around AI in education tend to focus on fear, replacement or extremes. What interests me far more is how technology can genuinely support the people at the centre of education, teachers and young people. That’s one of the reasons I’ve […]

Getting Community Right

Getting Community Right Let’s chat about what happens when a school becomes more than just a school. In September 2025, I began my journey as a trustee for E-ACT. It was my first venture into the world of trusteeship and, honestly, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. When the opportunity first came about, I […]