Secretary of State for Education today (10 July 2020) announced the appointment of
Dame Christine Ryan as next chair of Ofsted.
As former CEO and Chief Inspector for the Independent Schools
Inspectorate, Dame Christine has significant experience in the
education sector.
Dame Christine serves as:
- Board member for Ofqual
- Chair of TalentEd, an educational charity for disadvantaged
young people
She replaces Professor Julius Weinberg and she will take up her
new role at Ofsted from 1 August 2020.
Education Secretary said:
“Dame Christine Ryan brings a wealth of experience in the
education sector to her new role. I am confident that alongside
Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman, we have the right team to lead
Ofsted in this crucial period as we work together to support
schools, colleges, nurseries and local authorities to handle the
impact of coronavirus.
“I am very grateful to the outgoing chair Professor Julius
Weinberg for all his work over the past 3 and half years.”
Dame Christine Ryan said:
“I am truly privileged to be invited to serve as chair of Ofsted
and recognise the great personal responsibility this role brings.
I will work tirelessly to support Ofsted in its essential duty of
improving education and care for all our children and young
people.”
