Education Secretary has appointed the new Chair
of the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) as the
organisation prepares for the establishment of a new
qualifications body.
Shirley Rogers will become the first female Chair of the SQA and
be tasked with overseeing the transition to a new body. Ms Rogers
is a former Director of Performance, Delivery and Resilience at
the Scottish Government, former Chief People Officer of NHS
Scotland and was previously the Vice Chair of Borders College
Board of Management.
The appointment will provide new leadership and direction at the
SQA and marks a key milestone in the process to reform Scotland’s
education system.
Education Secretary said:
“I’m pleased to welcome Shirley Rogers into post as the first
female Chair of the Scottish Qualifications Authority and look
forward to working closely with her. This appointment is a vital
step forward in our process to reform Scotland’s education
system, as we look to deliver change in practice and culture at
the SQA and its replacement body.
“I’ve been clear that reform is a process and that work has
already started to embed system and culture change that improves
outcomes for young people, whilst supporting school staff.
“I’d like to thank David Middleton for his hard work and
professionalism as current Chair of the SQA and wish him the very
best for the future.”
Ms Rogers said:
“I am delighted to be joining the SQA as Chair. I look forward to
working with the organisation and its stakeholders to achieve the
very best that we can for students, parents, teachers and
employers.”
Background
Public appointment: Chair
appointed to the Scottish Qualifications Authority Board -
gov.scot (www.gov.scot)
Ms Rogers takes up post on 1 December 2023.
