Handheld Learning 2009

After 15 years in teaching, LEA advisory work and consultancy work for a number of curriculum and assessment projects, Niel joined the School Curriculum and Assessment Authority for the 'Dearing review' of the National curriculum in England. He led on assessment work in IT and D&T, being responsible for all areas of examinations and qualifications in those areas, continuing to be responsible for ICT at QCA.

Niel joined Becta in 1998 as Director for Schools where he led on its curriculum, LEA support and inclusion work. He also established Becta's Evidence and Practice directorate as a focus for educational research on ICT and good practice. Niel is Executive Director of Institutional and Workforce Development.