Becta

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OVERVIEW

Becta was a the government agency leading the national drive to ensure the effective and innovative use of technology throughout learning. British Educational Communications and Technology Agency (Becta) was established in 1998 through the reconstitution of the National Council for Educational Technology (NCET). It was wound up in autumn 2010 as part of the Government's review of quangos.

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Becta's ambition was to utilise the benefits of technology to create a more exciting, rewarding and successful experience for learners of all ages and abilities, enabling them to achieve their potential.

Becta worked with government to lead the delivery and development of the e-strategy, and influence the strategic direction and development of national education policy, to best take advantage of new and emerging technology. They also worked with industry and education providers to make sure the right technology was available, and set standards and provide tools that help establish and promote best practice.

Becta's work cut across a wide range of priority areas and key themes. These included enabling people to have equal opportunity and access to learning resources, creating links between schools and the home, ensuring the safety of all learners, personalising learning to enable learners and practitioners to interact and inspire each other, helping providers to plan effective investment in technology in building or refurbishment work, and using technology to ensure efficiency and value for money.