Becta

Becta's purpose is to support the transformation of education through the integration of ICT into learning and teaching, educational institutions and systems.

 "ICT can make a significant contribution to teaching and learning at all stages and across all areas of the curriculum. ICT should be embedded in all our education institutions and in the teaching that takes place there. As the Government's lead agency for ICT in schools and the learning and skills sector, Becta has a critical role to play in ensuring that ICT is a key element in education in these areas."

Rt Hon Charles Clarke MP
Secretary of State for Education and Skills
The new remit of Becta - June 2003

In a world increasingly interconnected by networks and dependent on knowledge, the interface between education and technology is vital. Becta works at this interface to harness the opportunities offered by technology to the needs of education. Becta's purpose is to support the transformation of education through the exploitation and embedding of technology in learning and teaching, in educational organisations, and in developing wider education networks and systems. Becta is the Government's key partner in the development and delivery of its Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and e-learning strategy for schools and the learning and skills sector.