Neil is a visionary creative facilitator and educator of the arts, dedicated to the promotion of contextual, democratic and self-efficacy learning. He is best known for providing inspiring teaching and learning curriculums, physical environments, CPD programs and community projects across the UK. Neil works predominantly in secondary and post sixteen education in the East of England and is the head of Art at the Samuel Ward Academy. He is a cultural arts leader and broker for the Bridge organisation. Neil has lectured across the United Kingdom working predominantly with, IRIS Connect, Whole Education Network and Festival Bridge. He has published research papers on building metacognitive and self- regulated education curriculums, and has many commissioned public art works across the UK.