Podcast Episode 1: Leading Outstanding Online Provision
In this episode, Executive Headteacher Amy Husband speaks with Ray Boxall, Head of Senior School at King's InterHigh about what it takes to lead outstanding online provision.
Together they explore building strong student relationships, fostering oracy and dialogue, delivering quality first inclusive teaching, creating stretch and challenge for all learners, and harnessing the flexibility of online education to meet diverse needs.
Drawing on Ray’s extensive experience across online, on-site, and SEND education, the conversation offers practical strategies and inspiring insights for leaders and educators shaping the future of virtual learning.
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.
The Alternative Provision Podcast
In this series, we explore what it truly means to learn, teach, and lead in today’s world of education. From Alternative Provision to wider educational themes we delve into the challenges, opportunities and stories that really matter to teachers, students and families.
Through conversations with education leaders, teachers and those driving change, we’ll uncover innovative practices making a real difference. Every episode will offer ideas, insights, and perhaps even a few challenges to ponder.
