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New Chair of QCA Announced
On 17 September the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, Ed Balls, announced the appointment of Christopher Trinick as the new Chair of the QCA, his appointment taking effect from 1 November for three years.
It is intended that Chris Trinick will become the first Chair of the Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency (QCDA) which, subject to Parliamentary approval, will be established when the qualifications regulator is put onto a statutory footing.
Ed Balls said:
“I would like to thank Sir Anthony Greener for his commitment and dedication to the QCA over the last six years. I am delighted that Chris Trinick has agreed to bring to the leadership of the QCA his considerable talent in leading public sector organisations through major change and reform. His experience will be invaluable, as we introduce legislation to transform the QCA into a new agency - the QCDA.”
Chris Trinick said:
“It is a privilege to take over the Chair of the QCA from Sir Anthony Greener. I will work with him to ensure a smooth transition. I look forward to working with both the officials and the Board members at a key point in the development of the QCA as it evolves into a development agency providing the key source of expertise on curriculum, assessment and qualifications. The QCA will have a renewed task, a new location in Coventry and a new name – the QCDA - to reflect its important role.”