Pre-appointment Hearing: Chief Regulator of Ofqual

Education Committee Open Pre-appointment hearing
Opened: 18 Nov 2024 Parliament page
The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is a non-ministerial government department that regulates qualifications, exams and tests in England. As a Non-ministerial department Ofqual is accountable to Parliament, through the Education Select Committee and therefore the position of Chief Regulator is subject to pre-appointment scrutiny by the Committee. Read more
5 Conclusions
1 Report
1 Oral session
1 Letter
1 Event
Activity timeline 4 events
7 Jan
2025
Correspondence
13 Dec
2024
Report published
10 Dec
2024
Oral evidence
10 Dec
2024
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
Oral evidence sessions 1 session
10 Dec 2024
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Pre-appointment Hearing: Chief Regulator of Ofqual
Sir Ian Bauckham CBE · Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual)
Title HC No. Published Items Response
First Report - Appointment of Sir Ian Bauckham CBE as Chief Regu… HC 429 13 Dec 2024 5
Recommendations & Conclusions
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19 Conclusion
First Report - Appointment of Sir …
Sir Ian Bauckham CBE deemed appointable as Ofqual Chief Regulator by Committee.
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. … Read more
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20 Conclusion
First Report - Appointment of Sir …
Committee welcomes Sir Ian Bauckham’s commitment to Ofqual's core tasks and stability.
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 … Read more
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21 Conclusion
First Report - Appointment of Sir …
Sir Ian Bauckham possesses extensive experience and passion suitable for the Ofqual role.
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, … Read more
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22 Conclusion
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Committee scrutinised Ofqual's new Chief Regulator on key priorities and challenges.
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 … Read more
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23 Conclusion
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Committee commits to ongoing scrutiny of Ofqual's core tasks and priorities.
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 Read more
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Correspondence 1 letter
7 Jan 2025 To committee Letter from Secretary of State for Education on the appointment of Sir Ian Bauckham CBE as Chief Regulator of the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual), dated 17.12.24
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