Rachel Childs

Rachel Childs serves as an Independent Complaints Assessor for the Department for Transport (DfT) in the United Kingdom since January 2025, providing reviews and recommendations on complaints against DfT and its agencies. In addition, Rachel holds multiple roles including Lay Panel Chair of the Conduct and Competence Committee for the Health and Care Professions Council, Lay Member and Panel Chair of the Investigating Committee for the General Osteopathic Council, and Chair of the Independent Complaints Panel at the Portman Group. Other notable positions include Professional Conduct Committee Member for the Architects Registration Board, Fitness to Practise Panel Chair for the Nursing and Midwifery Council, and previous membership on the Advertising Standards Authority's Advisory Committee. Rachel's extensive experience in education includes being Head of English for Home Education at iCollege West Berkshire. Academic qualifications include a BA Hons in English and Related Literature from the University of York, a PGCE from the University of Exeter, and NPQH certification from the National College of School Leadership.