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AI, Wellbeing, and Inclusion at Bett UK 2026
Episode Overview Recorded live from Bett UK 2026, this episode of The EdTech Podcast brings together diverse voices exploring how AI, wellbeing, and inclusion can work together in education. Host Philippa Wraithmell speaks with Lord Jim Knight, Jon Ford and Jez Belas from YouHQ, and Patrick McGrath from Everway. Together, they discuss ethical AI use, […]
Google at Bett: Gemini 3.0 Transforms Education
Episode Overview Recorded live from Bett UK 2026, this episode of The EdTech Podcast features a conversation between host Philippa Wraithmell and Shantanu, who leads product and engineering at Google for Education. Together, they explore how Gemini 3.0 is moving AI from promise to classroom practice—while keeping educators in control, safeguarding student data, and supporting […]
Bett UK 2026 : Inclusion, Real Schools, Practical Impact
Episode Overview Recorded live from Bett UK 2026, this special episode of The EdTech Podcast brings together three powerful perspectives on nurturing student potential in a digital world. Host Philippa Wraithmell speaks with Joanna Gibbs, founder of SENsational Tutors, Kerry Western, Director of Teaching, Learning and Digital Innovation at the BRIT School, and Philip Robinson, […]
Going Viral, with Dan Fitzpatrick
Episode Overview In this episode of The EdTech Podcast, host Philippa Wraithmell speaks with Dan Fitzpatrick—educator, author, Forbes contributor, and global advisor on AI in educator. Dan shares his journey from teacher and education leader to becoming one of the most recognised voices helping schools and systems navigate AI beyond the headlines. They explore what […]
Call It Al Kingsley: The Awkward Questions in Education
Episode Overview In this episode of The EdTech Podcast, host Philippa Wraithmell speaks with Al Kingsley—EdTech CEO, multi-academy trust chair, governance leader, and author of The Awkward Questions in Education. Together, they explore the tensions education systems can no longer ignore: why curricula feel disconnected from real life, why assessment labels learners too early, and […]
The Secret Sauce: Why Children Still Need Humans in a Digital World?
Episode Overview In this episode of The EdTech Podcast, host Philippa Wraithmell speaks with Rob Hughes, doctor, researcher, and co-founder of Tandem. Together, they explore how technology for young children can move away from passive consumption and instead foster shared reading, creativity, emotional development, and meaningful human connection. Key Themes in This Episode Why Listen […]
A Policy Perspective on AI and Equity: A Fireside Chat with Alina Sava
Episode Overview In this episode of The EdTech Podcast, host Philippa Wraithmell speaks with Alina Sava, Senior Education Specialist at the World Bank, about the growing AI paradox in global education. Drawing on her experience across government reform, equity policy, and workforce development, Alina explores how artificial intelligence could become either a powerful leveller — […]
What If CPD Actually Worked for Teachers, Not Against Them? — With Hachette Learning
Episode Overview Teachers are increasingly time-poor, navigating workload pressure, AI disruption, and evolving classroom needs. In this episode of The EdTech Podcast, host Philippa Wraithmell speaks with Jane Basnett, Director of Digital Learning, Katharine Meunier, CPD Specialist, Gemma Simpson, Head of Product Management for Professional Development at Hachette Learning Academy, and Anna Bejshovcova, EAL Lead […]
The AI Paradox: Why the World’s Poorest Classrooms Are Adopting What the West Fears
Episode Overview In this insightful episode of The EdTech Podcast, host Philippa Wraithmell explores one of education’s most controversial debates: mobile phones and AI in learning. She is joined by Stephen Hodges (Efekta), Adam Huh Dam (Stick ’Em), and Payal Patel (Digital Bridge), who bring global perspectives from AI tutoring, STEAM education, and digital wellbeing […]
SAUDI LEARN – Can AI Detect Your Emotions? Inside Saudi Arabia’s Most Ambitious Learning & Innovation Program
Episode Overview In this special episode of The EdTech Podcast, host Philippa Wraithmell travels to Riyadh for SAUDI LEARN, speaking with rising innovators from Accenture Academy—including cloud engineers, AI developers, and cybersecurity specialists behind groundbreaking prototypes. Guests such as Hussain Almatrouk, Mohammed Alammar, Saad AlSaleh, and Fay Almutairi share how they’re shaping Saudi Arabia’s accelerating […]