Ben Whitaker
Member of the GEC Circle of Influence
Bio:
Ben Whitaker is a freelance educational trainer and consultant who supports organisations to think differently through speaking, writing, coaching and wider projects. He is a former Religious Studies teacher, senior leader and serves as Chair of Governors at a primary school in the north of England.
As a founder of Edufuturists and author of The Ideas Guy + a number of other publications, Ben regularly contributes to the discussion around how we rethink education for everyone. He is a late diagnosed AuDHDer too with two daughters.
“We are on a mission to shape education at every level across the world. If we don't do this inclusively and collectively, the mission is futile!”
Specialist Areas:
Speaker,Coach,Trainer / Facilitator,Consultant,Panellist / Subject Matter Expert,Advisor / Mentor,Writer,Organisations/ GEC Partner Education
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GEC Circle Contributions: Strengthening the GEC Framework:
Ben Whitaker is a member of the GEC Circle, bringing expertise in education innovation, digital strategy and future-focused leadership through his work with Edufuturists. With a strong commitment to equity and inclusive practice, Ben has championed diversity and inclusion across the education technology sector and shares aligned values with the GEC through collaborative work and sector dialogue, including contributions to the Edufuturists podcast. His approach connects strategic foresight with inclusive leadership thinking, helping education systems explore how emerging technologies can expand opportunity while keeping belonging at the centre of change.
