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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
Conclusions (5)
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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. Wider reflections on the role
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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 the guardian of safe, fair and trustworthy qualifications” is welcome.15 …
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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, and in several schools illustrates his involvement in different education-focused …
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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 We additionally spoke to Sir Ian about the impact of …
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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