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Ofqual rebuttal on TES article
Last Updated on Friday, 11 March 2011 16:20 Friday, 11 March 2011 16:00
Ofqual would like to state that we fully support DfE's focus on international comparability and are committed to gaining a thorough understanding of how our qualifications compare with others across the world. Comments published in the press today which state that Ofqual says the Pisa ranking are not meaningful, are wholly inaccurate. As a regulator it is our duty to look at all available evidence before coming to any conclusions. The comments published are merely a reference to a third party study by King's College London.
Recruitment of a Chief Executive for Ofqual
Last Updated on Friday, 27 August 2010 14:11 Wednesday, 25 August 2010 09:13
Could you guarantee the rigour of examinations and qualifications, so that the achievements of students are fairly recognised against objective and consistent international standards?
Chief Executive - Circa £100,000 (up to £120,000 for an exceptional candidate) - Coventry
Ofqual, the regulator of examinations and qualifications in England and of vocational qualifications in Northern Ireland, is seeking a Chief Executive who will provide inspirational leadership to the organisation through a time of change and transition. You will lead the organisation as the authoritative independent national regulator of qualification standards in England. You will ensure Ofqual is at the forefront of public debate in relation to its statutory objectives and show commitment to the issues faced by young people and adult learners.
As an experienced leader with proven intellectual capacity and personal credibility, you will work to improve confidence in examinations, vocational qualifications and National Curriculum assessments. Your ability to build high-value stakeholder relationships will also ensure your effectiveness as Ofqual’s public face through the media and with Ministers, Parliament and the Northern Ireland Assembly.
The Government has announced its intention to legislate to give the Chief Executive the role of Chief Regulator, acting as the figurehead for Ofqual as guardian of standards. As a strong and confident communicator, your judgement, political sensitivity and understanding of the context in which Ofqual operates, will ensure you gain early respect in post.
In line with Governmental proposals to increase Parliamentary Scrutiny of appointments to key posts, the preferred candidate may be required to appear before a Parliamentary Select Committee prior to appointment.
For further details please visit www.ofqualseniorappointments.com
For a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultants Juliet Taylor on 0207 426 3990 or Mark Turner on 0207 426 3983. Closing date is Monday 27th September 2010.
Ofqual is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all; regardless of ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion/belief or age.
External Advisory Group on promoting equality & inclusion
Last Updated on Thursday, 16 September 2010 11:46 Monday, 09 August 2010 09:48
Ofqual regulates qualifications (other than degrees) in England. We regulate vocational qualifications in Northern Ireland.
We are setting up an external advisory group. We are looking for people who can advise us on how we should use our regulatory powers in England to promote equality and inclusion in qualifications and assessments. We will be making separate arrangements for our role in Northern Ireland.
Information about the advisory group we are setting up and on how to apply to become a member is available in the information pack.
Applications should be received by 30 September 2010.
