Miriam Hyman was 32 when she was killed in the 2005 London bombings. Since then, Miriam’s Vision – a far-reaching, cross-curricular resource – has had an important impact in schools. Mavis Hyman and Alison Kitson explain

On the morning of July 7, 2005, four terrorist attacks were carried out on the London transport system when 52 people were killed, hundreds injured and countless more traumatised.

Miriam Hyman was 32-years-old when she lost her life in the bus bombing in Tavistock Square.

For family, friends and community this was hugely painful. But it was avoidable and Miriam’s family resolved to respond positively by setting up the Miriam Hyman Memorial Trust.

A children’s eye care department in one of the best eye hospitals in India is her memorial and an education resource, Miriam’s Vision, is her legacy.

Written by teachers for teachers, Miriam’s Vision is a-political and secular. The cost-free resource, developed in association with the UCL Institute of Education (and with Copthall School, London, which Miriam attended), promotes a more inclusive society, safer from all forms of violent extremism.

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