Miriam Hussain is a teacher of English, writer, and senior leader who believes that every child deserves access to high-quality education. She is committed to raising school standards and has spent her career serving in challenging contexts. As Assistant Principal responsible for Quality of Education, Miriams leadership experience includes roles such as Assistant Headteacher, Designated Safeguarding Lead, Chair of Governors, and Head of Year. Alongside her school leadership, Miriam writes about teaching, leadership, and pedagogy on her website: www.miriamhussain.education and engages with the wider sector on X @MiriamHussain_. A Chartered College of Teaching member, she also speaks at national and international education events, contributing to professional conversations about best practice and school improvement. Dr Haili Hughes is the Director of Education at IRIS Connect and leads mentoring on the international PGCE and IQTS at the University of Sunderland. She is also a Senior Programme Associate at UCLs Institute of Education and an advisor at the Department for Education. She was a teacher and school leader for the best part of 20 years. Shes written numerous books with many more on the way and speaks at hundreds of schools every year, both nationally and internationally. She facilitates the ECF and NPQLTD.
