At present Richard is running KFES Ltd and is working with Oxfordshire County Council to develop a strategic approach to helping young people into work or learning. His Need a Direction course has worked with over 100 unemployed young people and provided positive progression for many.

Richard began his teaching career in Leeds in 1991, teaching Economics and Business Studies, and taught for 15 years at a variety of comprehensive schools in Yorkshire and Oxfordshire. During that time he performed roles such as Head of Department, Advanced Skills Teacher, Head of Sixth Form, Assistant Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher.

Since leaving the teaching profession in 2006 to develop his own consultancy business (www.kfesorg) Richard has developed and delivered a character education programme for the TDA called The Ethos Project (www.theethosproject.co.uk). This work continues under the heading BAM (Behaviours, Attittudes and Mindsets).

Richard is also cofounder and director of The Teacher Centre (www.teacher-centre.org.uk), a resource for the development of professional dialogue amongst education professionals.

Richard is married to Ruth and has three daughters. He is a school governor, charity trustee and enjoys playing cricket and football.