Tony Richardson, Interim Executive Director, Children's Services and Local Government
Tony Richardson (Executive Director, Strategy & Communications) joined Becta in February 2006 after leaving the National College for School Leadership (NCSL) where he was Director of Online Learning.
Previous roles have included primary head teacher; education adviser specialising in Information and Communications Technology; Senior Primary Adviser and Chief Education Adviser in Northamptonshire Local Authority.  As Director of Online Learning at NCSL, Tony led the development of the College's virtual presence and online learning in conjunction with the DfES and private sector partners. Whilst at the NCSL he worked closely with Becta and other agencies leading the development and the national roll out of the SLICT (Strategic Leadership of ICT) programme.
As Executive Director for Strategy and Communications, Tony leads the development and implementation of the Harnessing Technology national strategy and oversight of Becta's research, marketing and communications functions. He was Chair of the Naace Executive Committee in 1993-94.