Appointments made: April 2025 to May 2026
Updated 10 April 2025
Applies to England
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April 2025
Further Education Commissioner: Deputy FE Commissioner
Frances Wadsworth’s appointment as Deputy FE Commissioner has been extended for 9 months from 1 May 2025.
Remuneration is £700 per day, for a time commitment of up to 200 days per year.
Frances Wadsworth has declared the following interests:
- board member for Ofqual
- advisor on Thames Valley Advisory Committee, Justices of the Peace
She has not declared any political activity.
The Further Education Commissioner’s team provide active support to FE colleges and help to improve quality and financial resilience where needed.
The appointment is made by the Secretary of State for Education.