Cliff has been a senior leader in medium sized GFE Colleges since 2002 and is currently Vice Principal for Learning and Quality at Yeovil College after being appointed in 2008. Cliff has also been the director of an education action zone, is currently the Principal OfQUAL Scrutineer for art and design and is a subject and core theme Ofsted inspector.

He has worked extensively for FEDA / LSDA / LSN as a trainer, writer and consultant including playing a key role in coordinating and supporting regional increased flexibility partnerships in the West Midlands and the South West.

Cliff also worked for LSIS on a recent update of curriculum and quality training materials for governing bodies. Cliff was nominee for the recent April 2012 full inspection of Yeovil College. The College improved its grades to good overall with a range of outstanding features and a recommendation as a best practice case study for the Excellence Gateway.