The Alternative Provision Podcast: Inclusive by Design: Unlocking student success with technology and relational teaching

In this episode, we revisit a conversation between Executive Headteacher Amy Husband and Ray Boxall, Head of Senior School at  from our webinar at the start of the year. We share some practical strategies for supporting SEND students through differentiation, adaptive teaching, and scaffolding – emphasizing the importance of relational teaching and technology.

The conversation highlights how online and physical classrooms can remove barriers, foster positive relationships, and celebrate student success. Ray offers top tips for integrating accessibility tools, designing effective resources, and being ready to adapt, ensuring every learner can thrive.

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Meet your hosts

Amy Husband is the Executive Head of Academy21. Before joining Academy21, Amy worked in several leadership positions in both Primary and Secondary settings. She also held MAT-wide responsibility for Safeguarding, Inclusion and School Improvement and was awarded ‘Evidence Lead in Education’ status in 2020.

Ray Boxall is Head of Senior School at King’s InterHigh. He is an experienced leader with more than 20 years teaching in the state sector and online. Ray is passionate about delivering online education that is inclusive by design and which embraces the flexibility that young people with SEND need to thrive.