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First Report - Appointment of Sir Ian Bauckham CBE as Chief Regulator of the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual)
Education Committee
HC 429
Published 13 December 2024
Recommendations & Conclusions
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Conclusion
Sir Ian Bauckham CBE deemed appointable as Ofqual Chief Regulator by Committee.
Conclusion
The Committee held a pre-appointment hearing with the Government’s preferred candidate for the Chief Regulator of The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual), on 10 December 2024. We agree that Sir Ian Bauckham CBE is appointable to the post. …
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Conclusion
Committee welcomes Sir Ian Bauckham’s commitment to Ofqual's core tasks and stability.
Conclusion
The Committee recognises Sir Ian’s commitment to delivering the core tasks of Ofqual, namely maintaining standards and confidence in qualifications. Sir Ian’s ambition to enhance Ofqual’s reputation further to be “ever more trusted by the public and by students as …
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Conclusion
Sir Ian Bauckham possesses extensive experience and passion suitable for the Ofqual role.
Conclusion
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, …
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Conclusion
Committee scrutinised Ofqual's new Chief Regulator on key priorities and challenges.
Conclusion
The Committee questioned Sir Ian on his background, his motivations for the role, and priorities for Ofqual.20 We asked him about his work to restore stability to the organisation following the appointment of five Chief Regulators in a four-year period.21 …
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Conclusion
Committee commits to ongoing scrutiny of Ofqual's core tasks and priorities.
Conclusion
The Committee holds responsibility for regular scrutiny of Ofqual, in addition to other non-ministerial government departments, and we look forward to scrutinising Sir Ian’s implementation of Ofqual’s core tasks and priorities. 20 Q1, Qq7–8 21 Qq9–11 22 Qq12–28 8
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