Ben Whitaker is an education consultant, keynote speaker, and author who helps educators and schools navigate the fast-changing world of AI, inclusion, and learning innovation. A former Head of Sixth Form and current school governor, Ben brings genuine classroom credibility to everything he teaches, pairing practitioner experience with a clear, no-nonsense approach to putting big ideas into practice.
He is the co-founder of Edufuturists, home to a globally followed podcast with listeners in more than 100 countries, and writes and speaks internationally on how educators can adopt new tools with confidence rather than fear. His teaching philosophy centres on "agency with guardrails", giving people practical frameworks they can actually use, not just theory.
Through his courses, Ben distils years of consultancy, speaking, and writing into clear, actionable lessons designed for busy educators. Expect straight-talking guidance, real-world examples, and a focus on results you can apply straight away.