Vicky Beer
Biography
Vicky Beer was the DfE Regional Director for the North West from September 2022 to April 2026.
Vicky was previously the Regional Schools Commissioner for Lancashire and West Yorkshire. Before her appointment, Vicky was a national leader of education and was the Executive Principal of the West Trafford Learning Partnership, part of the Dean Trust.
Earlier in her career she also:
- was a Chair of the Teaching Schools Council (2011 to 2015) and a peer member supporting the council
- worked as an Ofsted additional inspector
- was the Director and founding member of By Schools for Schools, a system-led school improvement body serving the Greater Manchester area
Vicky Beer was awarded a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in 2013.
Previous roles in government
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Regional Director for North West
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Regional Schools Commissioner for Lancashire and West Yorkshire