Ofqual board members appointed

19 February 2010

Ofqual can today (Friday, February 19) confirm the appointment of 11 members to its new board.

The Apprenticeships, Schools, Children and Learning Act 2009 established Ofqual as the independent regulator of general and vocational qualifications in England and of vocational qualifications in Northern Ireland.

Kathleen Tattersall, chair of Ofqual, said: "The board will play a key role in providing leadership to Ofqual, helping to set the organisation's strategic aims, values and standards.

"The appointments are the result of an extensive recruitment process which has resulted in a diverse board, with excellent skills and wide experience. I believe the board is well placed to take Ofqual forward as the independent regulator."

Schools minister Iain Wright said: "I am very pleased to announce these appointments to the board of Ofqual.

"They will bring considerable experience and rigour to the board, ensuring that this country can have an exams regulator that is independent and high quality. I am confident that they will support Ofqual as it continues to build on the very substantial progress it has already made."

One of the board members has been specifically appointed to represent the interests of Northern Ireland.

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