Gogglebox star Baasit Siddiqui visits Oldham school
Baasit Siddiqui, known from Channel 4's Gogglebox, visited The Oldham Academy North as an E-ACT multi-academy trust trustee. During his tour, he met staff and students, learned about social clubs and a recent Thailand trip, and heard from the school council. Interim headteacher Natalie Kennerley welcomed him to experience 'a day in the life' at the academy. Siddiqui praised the school's balance of effective systems and teacher empowerment, noting the clear sense of collaboration and pride throughout the building.