St. James’s Palace, London SW1

13 June 2015

THE QUEEN has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of the Celebration of Her Majesty's Birthday, to signify her intention of conferring the honour of Knighthood upon the undermentioned:

Thomas Baird JEFFERY C.B.

lately Director General, Department for Education, Children’s Services and Departmental Strategy Directorate

For services to the Department for Education.