In this episode of the Education Vanguard Podcast, host Justin Hardman speaks with Summer Howarth, Founder and Director of The Eventful Learning Company and a leading voice in learner agency, strategic design, and educational innovation.

Together, they explore what makes learning experiences truly transformative. Summer shares insights from her work across schools, universities, and government systems, highlighting the importance of designing events and school processes that move beyond performance and toward partnership.

The conversation covers:
• Moving from student voice to genuine co-creation and action
• Designing events that reward contribution instead of confidence
• Breaking silos between sectors through shared language and translation spaces
• Honoring the participant experience, the “grout” that holds learning together
• The human side of AI and why relational teaching remains central

A thoughtful and practical conversation for educators, leaders, and event designers seeking to create learning experiences that catalyze real change.

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