伦敦年度教师——在Daniel的社交媒体账号上，我们注意到了他的个人简介。

“当我前往一个叫布莱顿的地方参加颁奖典礼时，我必须说，我感到非常震惊，但同时也非常激动。领奖的那一瞬间，我发现这是对我数学与英语教学工作的认可。” 

Daniel能获得此项殊荣，我们认为既是无心插柳，也是命中注定。 

投身于教育管理事业，在Daniel看来并非偶然，而是一步一个脚印，找到了自己愿意为之倾注一生的方向。 

“我记得那是在21或22岁的时候，一个朋友请我去帮她教一堂板球课，但我完全没有教孩子的经验。那里有30个能力水平不同的孩子，很快，我就发现有的孩子不会接球。” 

Daniel立刻展现出他的灵活思维，想到可以为那些有困难的孩子使用更小或更大的球，以适应他们的需求。这种因材施教的方法取得了显著成效，那些原本有困难的孩子在课堂上表现出色，进步明显。这次教学经历让他感到无比愉悦和满足。 

从那一刻起，那位男青年意识到，教师或许就是他命中注定的职业。这次偶然的尝试不仅点燃了他对教育的热情，也坚定了他投身教育行业的决心。 

Daniel涉猎广泛，并不局限于单一学科的教学。在数学、科学、信息通讯技术、设计工艺和体育课上，我们都能看到他的身影。他热爱所教学科，在提高教学水平、推进所教学科的前沿发展等方面表现突出。 

随后的那些年，他在英国迅速积累了丰富的教学经验。在常规教学之外，因为热衷于研究技术创新，Daniel获得了许多新的机会，如在英国疫情封锁期间担任数字远程教育教师，并通过引入线上教学体系让全校学生保持学习状态和积极联络，助力学生持续实现显著的学业进步。

在那段时间，Daniel的职责是为全校教职员工、家庭和学生提供支持，并与伦敦的学校分享线上教学的最佳实践经验。但他的教育版图远不局限于此。在英国之外，他还在坦桑尼亚和尼泊尔的杰出学校担任过教职。

“这些经历让我对我们所身处的世界有了更为深刻的理解。同时，它们也让我能够从多元的视角审视事物，并将我在实地所获得的知识与后来的学生们分享，我认为这一点至关重要。”  

Daniel所指导的历届学生中，有许多成功进入英国顶尖的老牌学府，包括伦敦国王学院、帝国理工学院、伦敦大学学院、爱丁堡大学以及曼彻斯特大学。这些学生之中，还不乏一些明星学生，如英国知名女演员Daisy Edgar-Jones，华盛顿邮报的首席执行官William Lewis的两位子女，艺术家Noma Bar的女儿等。 

尽管在过去的23年中，Daniel已经积累了丰富的教育及管理经验，但对教育的情怀和使命驱使着他在国际化教育道路上不断前行。在Daniel看来，我们正身处一个全球化紧密相连的时代，教育需要更多元、更开放，才能培养出面向未来的学生。

而杭州惠立学校正是这样一所融汇中西的学校，既植根于中国文化的“根基”，也着眼于培养具有全球视野的世界公民——学校开创性的理念和中西融合的课程设计，正是Daniel所认同并期待进一步探索和推动的国际化双语教育。 

“这是我在教育行业深耕的第23个年头，每一年我都能学到新的东西。从自己所处的环境中学习，了解所处之地的文化，和其他经验丰富的教师一起工作，我从他们那里学到了很多，也逐渐意识到我现在也是一名资深教师，所以我能有机会在惠立这样优秀的学校中分享我的最佳教育实践。” 

正如22年前初涉教学时的那次经历，Daniel强调，教育的关键在于确保每一个学生都得到适当的挑战。他总是能够敏锐地识别出那些学习困难的学生，并始终给予他们无私的帮助。 

他发现自己很容易设身处地地想象自己是一个在学业上需要被推动的学生。同时，他也能从不同的视角出发，协助那些需要支持的孩子，并为他们提供必要的帮助。

也许总有家长和孩子会好奇：外籍教师，是否总让人觉得距离很远？

Daniel却用自己的行动，拉近了与孩子们的距离。无论是走廊边的迎接，或是夏日嘉年华中担任深水炸弹的“被炸目标” ，甚至是回归课堂担任教学老师，他总能以各种出其不意的方式，与孩子们建立连接，传递着一位教育者的温度。 

在教育理念上，Daniel秉持着一种深沉而理性的热爱。他深知，教育的真谛并非简单地灌输知识，而是要在关注学生的心理健康与兴趣培养的同时，帮助他们更好地成长。 

与Daniel交流时，学生和家长们总会感到很亲切、温暖，认为他对自己的事业充满热情。他不仅仅是一位受人尊敬的老师，亦是一位有着中西教育理念的优秀父亲。 

在Daniel看来，无论是一名教育工作者，还是一名平凡的父亲，尊重孩子的成长规律，充分地给予他们支持和信任，让他们拥有广泛和丰富的人生体验，都是让孩子们未来走向“成功”的重要因素。 

“在孩子成长的过程中，家长也要共同成长。当你热爱自己的事业，热爱自己的家庭，也会在潜移默化中给孩子产生积极的影响。” Daniel分享道。因此，在他们的家里，总是充满爱、支持与信任的。这也让他们的孩子感到安全感，可以专注于探究自己感兴趣的事情。 

在工作之外，Daniel对运动有着强烈的热情。他每天都会通过不同的方式进行锻炼，无论是去健身房、骑自行车还是游泳。在英国时，他曾是西伯里猎犬队（Westbury Harriers）的一员，这是一支颇具名气的团队，培养了不少来自布里斯托的著名跑者。

与西伯里猎犬队一起的这段经历，Daniel以脚步丈量了自己的极限，并遇到了许多一样在尝试超越自己极限的人，这些经历帮助他成长为了一名更好的运动员与更全面的人。 

作为运动员，Daniel学会了从身边的成年人和孩子们身上汲取经验，不论是作为自行车队的一员，还是骑马、滑雪、或滑雪板的过程中，他都意识到团队合作的重要性，并理解即使有人比自己更优秀，也可以从他们那里学到宝贵的技能。 

这种学习精神使他成为一个有竞争力的人。然而，随着年龄的增长，Daniel逐渐专注于跑步、骑自行车，并在冬天从事滑雪和滑雪板运动，在夏天则参与沙滩运动，这些活动他都与孩子们共同进行。 

谈及与中国的渊源，Daniel难掩内心的激动。他回忆起在17岁那年选择了学习欧洲历史，在探究欧洲历史过程中，发现其中有许多与中国文化的联系。从那时起，他便对中国产生了浓厚的兴趣，认为中国是一个令人着迷、值得深入研究的国家。于是，他阅读了大量书籍，想要更多地了解中国的历史和文化。

然而，这段“旅程”并未持续太久。直到他搬到伦敦并在一所小学任教时，情况才发生了变化。在那所英国小学里，他班上有两名中国学生。为帮助他们更好地学习英语，他开始探索如何利用iPad或手机上的翻译工具。

Daniel还报名参加了HSK课程，这也为他提供了一个来到中国的机会。他参观了哈尔滨的一所大学，并作为大学旅行的一部分前往北京。对于他而言，学习汉语不仅是对中国文化的深入了解，更是对自己的一种挑战。因此，他通常利用周末早上三个小时以及周三晚上来学习汉语。  

对于惠灵顿杭州校区所处的这座城市，Daniel则用了三个词来进行概括：#TechCity（科技之城）, #MyHome（我的家）, #HeavenOnEearth（地球上的天堂）

“与我去过的许多国际城市不同，杭州的山水之美令人叹为观止。从市区出发，你可以轻松地坐车或骑行，迅速到达郁郁葱葱的山间。如果你喜欢户外活动，可以沿着风景如画的自行车道，骑行至山间享受自然的宁静与清新。同时，杭州也拥有现代化的购物中心，这些集娱乐、购物、餐饮于一体的综合体，应有尽有。” 

我们能明显地感受到他对这座城市的热爱。对于Daniel这样既热爱运动，又热衷于探索新兴事物的朋友而言，杭州确实是一个将自然美景与现代生活完美融合的地方。

始于热爱，忠于才华。我们开始重新定义：Daniel是怎样的一位老师？

用他自己的话说，“一位充满活力的教师，总是尝试着在每一节课上去挑战每一个孩子，最大化他们的学习机会。” 

毫无疑问，Daniel是一位有着丰富经验的资深教师。但更重要的，是他所拥有的珍贵品质——善于思考，专注教育，不惧困难并乐于拥抱变化和挑战。真正能回答Daniel是谁的，不是一次次的自我剖析，而是在持续前行、专注聚焦的过程中，自然而然形成的“他自己”。

“当有人断言某事绝无可能，或认定我无法完成时，我几乎会无一例外地选择尝试，以期验证自己能否突破这一挑战。因为我深信不疑，只要心怀信念与决心，人可以实现任何愿望，无惧任何艰难险阻。” 

他的每一步努力，每一次尝试，都在塑造着他独特的职业和人生轨迹。  

Daniel也坚信，真正的自己，不是一成不变的，而是在追求和探索中不断完善和发展。就像当初相信，学习中文能为他打开新的世界大门；他坚信，每天的努力，都在为未来铺就崭新的道路，积少成多、蓄势待发。

Daniel的故事只是杭州惠立学校众多优秀教师故事中的一个缩影。在这里，每一位教师都用自己的方式，为学子们搭建着通往世界的桥梁。这些老师们相信，每一个孩子都是独一无二的，都有自己的天赋和特长。 

我们也坚信，这些与惠立有着共同教育理念的教育工作者，也将成为孩子们成长道路最好的引路人。 

Daniel: 如果我乘坐时光机回到十年前，我相信我不会改变我所做的任何一件事。正是过去的经历塑造了今天的我，无论是成功还是失败，都是我成长道路上不可或缺的一部分。我犯过的每一个错误，都为我今天的成就奠定了基石。 

每当我走错路时，我都在学习如何找到正确的方向。因此，我认为我们都需要勇敢地去犯错误，甚至越多越好。但关键在于，我们必须从这些错误中汲取教训。对我而言，正是这些错误塑造了今天的我。所以，如果我真的有机会回到过去，我不会改变任何一个过去的决定。 

当然，我会反思那些曾经做错的事情，并以不同的方式去处理类似的情况。如今，我的许多做法都与十年前不同，正是因为在那段时间里，我学会了如何在迷失时找到正确的道路。因此，我坚信对于我们每个人来说，勇敢地犯错误、从中学习，并无悔地生活，才是成长的真谛。

Daniel：要成为学校里受人欢迎或爱戴的老师，是需要做很多工作的。首先，一定要知道学生们的名字；其次，要了解学生们的喜好，知道他们喜欢什么、不喜欢什么，有怎样的爱好。

他们会下棋吗？他们经常游泳吗？游泳的学生要几点起床？得知学生的兴趣点后，就能在课上搭建起和学生的联系。比如，当孩子们发现难点时，老师可以说：哇，这有点像你参加游泳训练的时候啊。自己遇到困难时也可以这样做。  

不要放弃，要继续前进。当发现老师很了解自己，与自己的父母沟通顺畅，会把成功的喜悦、遇到的难点和奋斗的目标告诉自己，孩子就会看到老师对自己的真心付出，而老师也会因此而成为受人欢迎或爱戴的人。 

而最重要的是，这样的孩子将成为学业表现优异的学生，知道自己能得到支持，也会在需要支持或帮助时，向老师倾诉。

Daniel：要说我给新老师的一些建议，那就是要多多反思自己的教学实践。上一节课，就要想想这节课上得怎么样，看看学生的学习情况，听听学生的反馈，想想自己是如何挑战那些学业表现出色的学生的？ 

是否能采取一些不同的方式？想想自己为需要在额外支持下取得进步的孩子提供了哪些帮助？最重要的是，新任的老师一定要去观察许多不同的课堂，看看最佳的教学实践，观察并借鉴其他老师的授课方式。另一件对新老师而言很重要的事情，是要掌握最新的教学知识。 

这就是我们所说的教学法。要查看约翰·哈蒂等教育家对最佳教育实践的循证研究与案例。看看是否能去尝试一些这类研究中最新的想法。要关注新发布的内容，看看新的想法，想想这些新的内容是否能对自己的课产生影响。 

Daniel：要用自己的教学法开发自己的最佳教育实践。我们一定要在早期学习时执行开放的策略，走进他人的课堂，去观察，去支持，看看具体的课堂授课，这对老师而言是很宝贵的经验。 

去看看别人的教学实践，看看那种教学方法是否行之有效？能否借鉴到自己的课上？最好的方法是回到自己的课堂后，尝试使用观察到的方法。同时，老师们也必须了解当前的最佳实践，去了解英国、中国等世界各国的前沿教学实践。 

世界上最好的学校在做些什么？成就最高的学校在做些什么？这些学校做了哪些与众不同的工作？有哪些独到之处是能迁移到我们自己的最佳课堂实践中的？通过观察、学习和实践，我们将这些长处带入自己的课堂，并加以实践——这是关键。 

第一次尝试没有成功的话，也不要放弃，因为第一次尝试并不一定会成功。我们要坚持下去，第二次可能会成功，第三次可能会取得巨大成功，且真切地产生教学影响。一旦产生教学影响，学生便会实现进展，取得成就，学生便会感到快乐，取得出色的学业成果，保持或超过英国的适龄学习目标。 

 Daniel：一定要选一个惠立价值观的话，我会选择“勇”。如果每个孩子都有勇气举手回答问题，那就太棒了。希望每个孩子都有勇气站起来做小组发言、唱歌、跳舞，说出自己想说的话。 

希望大家有勇气不受裹挟地行正事，有勇气以举手之劳帮助他人，有勇气团结一致、发挥团队精神。所以，一定要选一个价值观的话，我想，对我而言最重要的是“勇”。有了勇气，我们就能改变我们生活的世界。

有了勇气，我们就能做出正确的选择，做出非凡的选择，在课上取得巨大的进步。但最重要的是，有了勇气，我们可以活出自己的梦想。 

Be You. Be Dynamic. 

Meet Daniel Norman, 

Awarded London Teacher of the Year 

We noticed what was on Daniel's social media profile - London Teacher of the Year. 

“I have to say, I was shocked, but also really excited to receive the award when I went to the ceremony in a place called Brighton. It was the moment when I received that recognition for my English teaching.  

Daniel's receipt of this honour, we believe, is a predestined achievement that required no extra effort. 

For Daniel, a career in education is not an accidental choice, but a steadily travelled journey that led to his life passion.   

“At the age of 21 or 22, a friend of mine asked me to come in and help her teach a cricket lesson. I had no experience of teaching children at all. There was a group of 30 children of different abilities, and I identified really quickly that some children couldn't catch a ball.”  

Daniel immediately demonstrated his flexible thinking by devising the idea of using smaller or larger balls for children who needed additional support. This tailored teaching method yielded significant results, as those children who previously found the task overwhelming began to perform well in class and showed clear progress. This teaching experience brought him immense joy and satisfaction. 

From that moment on, the young gentleman realised that teaching could be his calling. This chance endeavour sparked his enthusiasm for education and solidified his determination to pursue a career as an educator. 

Daniel's interests span across various fields and his teaching is not confined to just one subject. He teaches math, science, ICT, DT and physical education. He is enthusiastic about the subjects he leads and has a proven track record for raising standards and bringing the subjects he leads to the forefront.  

In the years that followed, he quickly amassed a wealth of teaching experience in the UK. Beyond regular teaching, his passion for innovative technology has led to new and exciting opportunities including the role of Digital Distance Learning lead teacher during the UK’s Covid Lockdown. He introduced online systems that allowed children throughout the school to continue to learn, stay connected and continue to make great academic progress.  

This role included supporting staff, families and pupils across the whole school as well as sharing best practices with the schools in London. Daniel is no stranger to international teaching as he has also taught in high-performing schools in Tanzania and Nepal.  

“These experiences allowed me to learn a huge amount about the world we live in and to have diverse perspectives to look at things. It's allowed me to share my knowledge about what I've learned on the ground with the pupils I've taught, which I believe is incredibly important.” 

Many of Daniel's former pupils have been successfully admitted to top-tier, established institutions in the UK, including King's College London, Imperial College London, University College London, the University of Edinburgh and the University of Manchester. Among these pupils are some star pupils, such as the well-known British actress Daisy Edgar-Jones, the two children of Washington Post CEO William Lewis and the daughter of artist Noma Bar. 

Despite his extensive experience in education and management over the past 23 years, Daniel remains driven by his passion and commitment to education and is steadfast in his pursuit of internationalised education. He believes that education must become more diverse and open to equip our pupils for the future in this interconnected, globalised era. 

Hiba Academy Hangzhou is the epitome of an institution that merges Eastern and Western educational philosophies, grounded in Chinese cultural roots while aiming to cultivate globally minded citizens. Daniel is drawn to our innovative ethos and the blend of Chinese and Western curriculums, which align with his vision for internationalised bilingual education, an area he is eager to delve into and advance.  

This is my 23rd year within the education industry and I learn new skills every single year. I learn from the environment I am in and the culture there, and I have experienced teachers that I am working with, over a period of time I've learned from them and gradually I've realised I'm now the experienced teacher and I have the opportunity to share my best practice with teachers in wonderful environments in the school like Hiba.” 

Daniel's philosophy on education, rooted in his early teaching experiences 22 years ago, remains steadfast: the essence of teaching lies in challenging each pupil appropriately. He possesses a keen ability to discern those who find learning daunting and has always been generously assisting them. 

With empathy, he can easily step into the shoes of pupils who need academic support. His multifaceted approach to supporting children when necessary is tailored to equip them with the tools required for success. 

Parents and children might often wonder if expat teachers are distant. 

However, Daniel bridges that gap through his actions. Whether it's greeting pupils in the corridors, getting dunked in the dunk tank activity during the Summer Carnival, or returning to the classroom to teach, he consistently finds unexpected ways to connect with the children, conveying the warmth of an educator. 

Daniel's educational philosophy is marked by a deep and reasoned passion. He grasps that education is not just about transferring knowledge; it is about fostering pupils' mental wellbeing and interests while aiding their personal development. 

In his interactions, Daniel creates an atmosphere where pupils and parents feel warmly received and genuinely cared for, reflecting his profound dedication to his profession. He is esteemed as a teacher and revered as a father who integrates Eastern and Western educational approaches. 

For Daniel, respect for a child's developmental journey, offering robust support and trust, and encouraging a broad range of enriching life experiences are all essential ingredients for setting the stage for future achievements, whether in his role as an educator or as a father.  

“It’s important that parents grow alongside their children. Your passion for your career and your family allows you to unconsciously and positively impact your child," Daniel shared. As a result, their family has been filled with love, support and trust, allowing their children to feel safe and focused on exploring what interests them. 

Daniel is not only dedicated to his work but also a competitive athlete who thrives on daily physical activities such as hitting the gym, cycling and swimming. He has also been a competitor for Westbury Harriers in the UK, a renowned team that has been home to many prominent runners from Bristol. 

During his time with Westbury Harriers, Daniel pushed himself to new limits and encountered numerous like-minded individuals, which helped him evolve into a better athlete and a more balanced person. 

As an athlete, Daniel has learned to gather insights from both adults and children in his surroundings. Whether he's part of a cycling team or engaged in activities like horseback riding, skiing or snowboarding, he recognises the significance of teamwork and acknowledges that regardless of others' superior performance, there is always something of worth that he can learn from them. 

This ongoing quest for knowledge has given Daniel a competitive advantage.  Over time, Daniel has gradually shifted his focus to running, cycling and engaging in skiing and snowboarding in the winter, and participating in beach sports in the summer, all activities he does with his children. 

When it comes to his bond with China, Daniel's enthusiasm is palpable. He reminisces about choosing to study European history at the age of 17, where he discovered numerous links between the course and Chinese culture. This realisation sparked a deep fascination with China, a country he saw as enchanting and deserving of a thorough investigation. As a result, he dove into an extensive array of literature, eager to learn more about China's history and culture. 

His curiosity did not remain unquenched for long. Upon relocating to London to teach at a British primary school, Daniel explored the use of translation tools on iPads and smartphones in an effort to assist the two Chinese pupils in his class to more effectively grasp the English language. 

Daniel also embarked on the HSK programme, which granted him the opportunity to visit China. He toured a university in Harbin and travelled to Beijing as part of a college trip. For him, mastering Chinese is not just about language acquisition but also about gaining a deeper understanding of Chinese culture; it represents a challenge he relishes. He typically devotes three hours on weekend mornings and Wednesday evenings to studying Chinese. 

For the city where the Wellington College Hangzhou is located, Daniel summarised it with three words: #TechCity, #MyHome, #HeavenOnEarth. 

"Unlike many international cities I've visited, Hangzhou's natural beauty is simply stunning. From the city centre, it's a simple matter to drive or cycle to the verdant mountains. For those who love the outdoors, you can ride along the scenic cycling paths to the mountains and immerse yourself in the serenity and freshness of nature. In contrast, Hangzhou also offers modern shopping centres, where these complexes provide a comprehensive range of amenities from entertainment and shopping to dining." 

His love for the city is infectious. For someone like Daniel, who is passionate about sports and eager to explore, Hangzhou offers the perfect blend of natural splendour and urban convenience. 

This admiration for Daniel stems from his passion and is enhanced by his exceptional skills. We are compelled to redefine who Daniel is as a teacher. 

As he puts it, he is ‘a dynamic teacher who tries to challenge every child within every lesson to maximize their learning opportunity.’ 

Undoubtedly, Daniel is an experienced teacher with rich experience. However, it is his valuable traits—thoughtfulness, commitment to teaching, resilience in the face of challenges and openness to change—that truly define him. The true answer to who Daniel is does not come from repeated introspection, but rather from his self that naturally forms in the process of continuous progress and focused attention. 

“So for me, my unique habit tends to be things like if someone says it's impossible or you cannot do it, I will almost 100% give it a go and see if I can overcome that challenge. Because often I believe that you can do almost anything you want to.” 

Each stride Daniel takes and every endeavour he pursues sculpts his distinct path in both career and life.  

Daniel is also convinced that one's true self is not a fixed entity but rather evolves and grows through continuous pursuit and exploration. He believes, as he did when he first decided to learn Chinese, that daily efforts lay the bricks for the future, building up bit by bit and gaining momentum. 

Daniel's story encapsulates the essence of the many inspiring tales of teachers at the Hiba Academy Hangzhou. Here, each educator constructs their own bridges for pupils to connect with the world, embracing the belief that every child possesses unique talents and strengths. 

We are equally convinced that these educators, aligned with Hiba's educational ethos, will serve as the finest mentors, guiding children along their developmental journey.  

If I went back into a time machine ten years. I don't think there would be a single thing that I would do differently. The experiences that I've had have shaped me. So, my experiences in the past have shaped who I am today. The mistakes that I have made, made me who I am today. 

When I've gone wrong, I've learned to go right. We all need to make as many mistakes as we can. Make lots of them. But you have to learn from those mistakes. For me, those mistakes have shaped who I am today. If I did go back in a time machine, I wouldn't change any of the decisions that I have made in the past. 

I certainly reflect on some of the things that I went wrong with. And I would approach things differently. A lot of the things I do now I do differently because I learned ten years ago that when I went wrong, I learned how to go right. So, for all of us, I really feel that make as many mistakes as you can and learn from those mistakes and live without regrets. 

Daniel: To be a popular or well-liked teacher within the school? There are a number of things we've really got to do. Number one, make sure you know the pupil’s names. Number two, make sure you find out what the pupil likes, what they like, what they don't like, what are their hobbies? 

Do they play chess? Do they swim regularly? What time do they wake up for that swimming lesson? Once you identify the things they're interested in, you can make links when you're teaching the curriculum. When children find it really hard, you can tell them, wow, it's a bit like when you're having a swimming session. You might do this when you're finding it difficult.  

You don't give up. You keep going. When the child realises that you understand what they're like and you communicate well with their parents, you share the successes. You share the things that children find hard, and you share the targets. The child realises you are invested in them, and as a result, you may well become a popular or likeable teacher. 

But most of all, you will have a child who will perform academically very well in school. They know they're supported, and they will come to you when they need support or assistance. 

Daniel: If I had to give some advice to new teachers, I would say be reflective of your own practice. You teach a lesson. Think about how the lesson went. Look at the pupils learning. Listen to the feedback from the pupils and think, how did you challenge the pupils who are academically very able? 

Could you do something different? How did you approach supporting children who needed that extra support to make progress? Most importantly, I would say, as a newly trained teacher, you want to visit lots of different classrooms, and see best practice. See how other teachers are teaching and try it for yourself. But the next important thing is to make sure as a newly qualified teacher, you stay current in terms of your knowledge of teaching. 

We call that pedagogy. Make sure you look at the best-case evidence-based research from educationists like John Hattie. Look at the practice. Look at the research. Can you try some of the ideas that come in the study? So being aware of what is being released and look at the new ideas. Could it impact on your class. 

Daniel: For teachers to develop their own best practice in their own pedagogy? It's very, very important that we have an open-door policy in terms of early learning. It's great as a teacher to go into other people's classes, observe them, support them, and see what are the things that they're doing in their classroom. 

Have a look at what they're doing. Does it work? Could it work for your class? And best of all, you then go back and try on it. And it's also important as a teacher, you have to stay on top of what is current best practice. You want to be looking at the UK, you want to be looking at countries around the world to also within China. 

What are the best schools around the world doing? The schools that are getting the highest grades and attainment? What are they doing that is different? What could we then add to our best practice within our own classrooms? And by observing it and learning and practicing, you bring it into your own classroom. The key is you have to practice. 

Don't give up if it doesn't work the first time, because if you do something the first time, it might not work. You do it, the second time it might be successful. You do it the third time it might be a huge success and it might have an impact on learning. The moment it has an impact on learning and the pupils progress and attainment is raised, you then have happy pupils. They are doing well academically, and they should be in line with UK age-related expectations or above. 

Daniel: If I had to choose one of Hiba’s values, I would choose courage. If every child had the courage to put their hand up to answer a question, it would be brilliant. If every child had the courage to stand up and speak in a group, to sing, to dance, to say what they want to say. 

If we have the courage to do the right thing when others around us are not. If we have the courage to help others when we feel we can. If we have the courage to collaborate and be a team. If I had to choose one of our values, I think courage for me is the most important. If we have that courage, we can change the world we live in. 

If we have the courage, we can make the right choices. We can make exceptional choices to make great progress in class. But most of all, if we have the courage, we can live our dreams.