# The Chief Regulator of Qualifications and Examinations Order 2025

S.I. 2025/122 · made 5 February 2025

This Order appoints Sir Ian Bauckham to the role of chief executive of the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation, which is established by section 127 of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009. In accordance with paragraph 2(2) of Schedule 9 to that Act, the person appointed to that position is to be known as the Chief Regulator of Qualifications and Examinations.

Made under: Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Schedule 9 paragraph 2)

PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/chief-regulator-of-qualifications-and-examinations-order-2025/pdf/uksi_20250122_en.pdf

## Introductory text

Education, England
Made 5th February 2025
Coming into force 6th February 2025
At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 5th day of February 2025
Present,
The King’s Most Excellent Majesty in Council
His Majesty by and with the advice of His Privy Council, in exercise of the powers conferred by paragraph 2(1)(za) of Schedule 9 to the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009, makes the following Order:

## 1 Citation and Commencement

This Order may be cited as the Chief Regulator of Qualifications and Examinations Order 2025 and comes into force on 6th February 2025.

## 2 Extent and Application

(1) This Order extends to England and Wales.
(2) This Order applies in relation to England only.

## 3 Appointment of chief executive of the Office of Qualifications and Examinations

Sir Ian Bauckham is appointed as the chief executive of the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation and is to be known as the Chief Regulator of Qualifications and Examinations, from 6th February 2025.

## Signature

Richard Tilbrook
Clerk to the Privy Council

## Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order appoints Sir Ian Bauckham to the role of chief executive of the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation, which is established by section 127 of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009. In accordance with paragraph 2(2) of Schedule 9 to that Act, the person appointed to that position is to be known as the Chief Regulator of Qualifications and Examinations.

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