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 ofSENsational Tutors, Kerry Western, Director of Teaching, Learning and Digital Innovation at the BRIT School, and Philip Robinson, founder of Tide Education, exploring creativity, neuro-inclusion, ethical AI, and joined-up student support systems that keep human connection at the heart of learning.
Key Themes in This Episode
Creativity and digital innovation in arts education
Ethical AI and human connection in learning
Neuro-inclusive education and SEND provision
Reducing anxiety through purposeful technology
Data clarity and visibility in student support
Collaboration between teachers, families, and systems
Personalised intervention tracking
Innovation grounded in real student needs
Why Listen to This Episode?
This episode offers practical, grounded insights into how schools can embrace innovation without losing sight of what matters most: people. From ethical AI in creative spaces to inclusive SEND practices and smarter student intervention systems, the conversation highlights real-world solutions already making an impact. It’s a valuable listen for anyone navigating digital change while striving to keep education human-centred, inclusive, and effective.
Who This Episode Is For?
This episode is ideal for school leaders, educators, SEND professionals, EdTech innovators, policymakers, and anyone interested in inclusive education, ethical technology use, and student wellbeing. It’s particularly relevant for those working with neurodiverse learners, creative curricula, or school-wide data and intervention strategies.
Full Episode Description
Live from the show floor at Bett UK 2026, this episode captures three distinct yet deeply connected stories about supporting learners in today’s schools.
The conversation opens with Kerry Western from BRIT School, who shares how digital innovation is “wedged in” alongside traditional arts education. Kerry explores the ethical collision between AI and creativity, introduces the concept of “vibe coding,” and explains why human expression and connection remain at the heart of creative learning—even as technology evolves.
Next, Joanna Gibbs, founder of SENsational Tutors, reflects on her journey across healthcare, international education, and specialist tutoring. She discusses growing sector anxiety around the upcoming SEND White Paper, uncertainty surrounding EHCPs, and how AI can support neurodiverse learners through tools like social stories—while never replacing the human relationships that define meaningful support.
The episode closes with Philip Robinson, founder of Tide Education, who shares how a personal experience with his daughter’s education inspired a new approach to intervention tracking. Phil explains how Tide replaces fragmented spreadsheets with a single, collaborative timeline, ensuring student support is visible, shared, and actionable.
Together, these conversations highlight how creativity, inclusion, and data clarity can coexist—when technology is designed to serve people, not systems.
Philippa Wraithmell is an education and digital-learning strategist based in the UAE. As the founder of EdRuption and Digital Bridge, she leads work on digital wellbeing, innovation, and evidence-informed practice. As host of The EdTech Podcast, Philippa explores how technology can elevate teaching, learning, and equitable education across the globe.
Joanna Gibbs is an advocate for neuro-inclusive education, dedicated to ensuring all neurodiverse learners receive meaningful support. Her journey spans volunteering in slum schools in India to leading learning support at an international school in South Korea. Now based in the UK, she champions curiosity-led, hands-on learning and works to ensure autistic learners and those with ADHD and dyslexia feel valued, supported, and empowered.
Kerry Western is a creative technologist and educational leader with a background in computer science, TV production, and the arts. As Director of Teaching, Learning and Digital Innovation at the BRIT School, she has spent over a decade empowering digital creatives and co-founding the school’s Digital Arts strand. A Google Certified Innovator, Kerry is currently studying AI for Business Value and contributes to global AI education initiatives.
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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, founder of Tide Education, exploring creativity, neuro-inclusion, ethical AI, and joined-up student support systems that keep human connection at the heart of learning.
Key Themes in This Episode
Why Listen to This Episode?
This episode offers practical, grounded insights into how schools can embrace innovation without losing sight of what matters most: people. From ethical AI in creative spaces to inclusive SEND practices and smarter student intervention systems, the conversation highlights real-world solutions already making an impact. It’s a valuable listen for anyone navigating digital change while striving to keep education human-centred, inclusive, and effective.
Who This Episode Is For?
This episode is ideal for school leaders, educators, SEND professionals, EdTech innovators, policymakers, and anyone interested in inclusive education, ethical technology use, and student wellbeing. It’s particularly relevant for those working with neurodiverse learners, creative curricula, or school-wide data and intervention strategies.
Full Episode Description
Live from the show floor at Bett UK 2026, this episode captures three distinct yet deeply connected stories about supporting learners in today’s schools.
The conversation opens with Kerry Western from BRIT School, who shares how digital innovation is “wedged in” alongside traditional arts education. Kerry explores the ethical collision between AI and creativity, introduces the concept of “vibe coding,” and explains why human expression and connection remain at the heart of creative learning—even as technology evolves.
Next, Joanna Gibbs, founder of SENsational Tutors, reflects on her journey across healthcare, international education, and specialist tutoring. She discusses growing sector anxiety around the upcoming SEND White Paper, uncertainty surrounding EHCPs, and how AI can support neurodiverse learners through tools like social stories—while never replacing the human relationships that define meaningful support.
The episode closes with Philip Robinson, founder of Tide Education, who shares how a personal experience with his daughter’s education inspired a new approach to intervention tracking. Phil explains how Tide replaces fragmented spreadsheets with a single, collaborative timeline, ensuring student support is visible, shared, and actionable.
Together, these conversations highlight how creativity, inclusion, and data clarity can coexist—when technology is designed to serve people, not systems.
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