The Kitchen Table

We love starting conversations that blend personal stories with big ideas in education, and Henrik's journey is a perfect example.In this episode of The Kitchen Table, we sit down with Henrik Appert - founder and CEO of Magma Math, an internationally recognised and award-winning maths learning platform. We hear about his move to England at seven without speaking the language, finding belonging through football, his path from engineering to teaching, and how he built Magma Math to help teachers and students thrive in five countries.What We Explore- Henrik's Personal Journey: From arriving in England as a child to discovering purpose in teaching and founding a global edtech company.- Building Magma Maths: How an AI platform puts teachers first, fosters ownership, and scales ambition to reach students worldwide.- Culture and Belonging: Why high ambitions, trust, and a teacher-centric approach create teams that deliver real impact in education.This conversation reminded us why personal stories like Henrik's fuel innovation - if you're passionate about education, tech, or belonging, it'll spark something in you.The Kitchen Table are grateful to our sponsors Magma Maths, Zen Educate, St Christophers Trust, Cygnus Academies Trust, The Reach Foundation and it is produced by Urban Podcasts.

Pull up a chair - this is where research meets relationships, and we explore what belonging, mattering, and pursuing social justice really look like in education.In this first episode of The Kitchen Table, we share our stories: from growing up, feeling forgotten and the power teachers have to change everything. We unpack why belonging isn't just a buzzword - it's the foundation for thriving communities and how our personal journeys fuel the work we do.What We Explore- Personal Paths to Belonging: We each share our own journeys from childhood roots and formative moments to the people and places that shaped our sense of belonging and why it drives our work today.- Identity and Place: How roots, people, and spaces shape who we are and why feeling "at home wherever you are" is the ultimate goal.- Building Communities: The role of relationships, vulnerability, and cultural agency in creating spaces where everyone feels they matter.This conversation reminded us why belonging drives everything we do - if you're in education or just care about people connecting, pull up a chair and join us at The Kitchen Table.Connect with Phil Banksthebelongingcollective.blogConnect with Mohamed AbdallahDrawbridge Collective | Mohamed Abdallah | SubstackConnect with Danielle Lewis-EgonuDanielle Lewis-Egonu | SubstackThe Kitchen Table are grateful to our sponsors Magma Maths, Zen Educate, St Christophers Trust, Cygnus Academies Trust, The Reach Foundation and it is produced by Urban Podcasts.

Welcome to The Kitchen Table, with Phil, Mohamed, and Danielle. A space where research meets relationships, and where we slow things down to talk about what really matters.This is where you’ll get to know us - our journeys through education, the questions we’re still wrestling with, and why belonging, mattering, and social justice sit at the heart of the work we do.We’ll also be joined by friends from across education and beyond, people who are committed to building communities that are rooted in care, courage, and the belief that everyone matters.So grab a cup of tea, a coffee, or whatever comfort food you’d have at arm’s reach, pull up a chair, and spend some time with us at The Kitchen Table.Connect with Phil Banksthebelongingcollective.blogConnect with Mohamed AbdallahDrawbridge Collective | Mohamed Abdallah | SubstackConnect with Danielle Lewis-EgonuDanielle Lewis-Egonu | SubstackThe Kitchen Table are grateful to our sponsors Magma Maths, Zen Educate, St Christophers Trust, Cygnus Academies Trust, The Reach Foundation and it is produced by Urban Podcasts.