Simon Chalk

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About Simon Chalk

As a senior Consultant within CGI’s Government and Justice sector, I specialise in driving digital transformation and intelligence-led improvements across the education landscape. My work focuses on helping organisations harness data, modern technology, and innovative delivery models to improve outcomes for learners, educators, and regulatory bodies.I have extensive experience supporting key national education partners—including the Department for Education (DfE), Ofsted, Ofqual, and a wide range of education providers—to design and implement solutions that strengthen operational efficiency, enhance data quality, and enable more informed decision‑making. From shaping Education Intelligence strategies to leading complex digital programmes, I bring a blend of technical insight, sector knowledge, and practical delivery expertise.Committed to public value, I work closely with government stakeholders, regulators, and institutions to help them navigate challenges, modernise legacy systems, and adopt future‑ready approaches that make a meaningful difference across the education sector.QUALIFICATIONS• Post Graduate Certificate of Education (level 7) with QTS • BA (Hons) Sports Studies Specialism: Exercise Physiology, Sports Psychology. Sub Strands: Digital, Statistical Analysis, Biomechanics, Management, Research Methods Agile PractitionerSupervisory ManagementMarketing intelligence Project planningBusiness AnalysisBusiness ArchitectureStrategic ManagementNegotiating and CollaboratingPrevious positions.Deputy Head of School 11-18 provision.Board member for Northumberland Sport Board member for National Career college (Tourism)Acting Chair of Governors.Head of Academies.Writer and Editor for the following:Uniformed Services International specification VTCT levels 1,2,3Diploma in Sport level 2 Publisher (Collins)Degree in Tourism Cumbria UniversityDegree in Event Management Cumbria University