Select committee: Education Committee
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First Report - Appointment of Sir Ian Bauckham CBE as Chief Regulator of the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual)
Published 13 Dec 2024
Addressed to Department for Education
Education Committee Pre-appointment Hearing: Chief Regulator of Ofqual All items in this report Report on parliament.uk ↗ Inquiry on parliament.uk ↗
Conclusion (the committee's words)
Sir Ian’s CV details his extensive experience in schools in leadership roles.17 We note that he has made significant contributions to the education sector, as evidenced by his knighthood, received in 2023. Sir Ian’s work in national roles, within Ofqual, and in several schools illustrates his involvement in different education-focused environments. He told us that his roles in schools had provided him with a good understanding of the educational landscape and a deep appreciation of the value of qualifications.18 His supporting statement shows a passion for the role, and an ambition to ensure Ofqual fulfils its core tasks and priorities during his term.19 15 Q8 16 Qq9–11 17 Appendix 4: Candidate’s CV 18 Q1 19 Appendix 5: Candidate’s Supporting Statement 7
From: Education Committee, First Report - Appointment of Sir Ian Bauckham CBE as Chief Regulator of the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) (HC 429), 13 December 2024
Government response
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