The Education Secretary has today confirmed the
reappointment of Amanda Spielman as Chief Inspector of
Education, Children’s Services and Skills (HMCI) for a new
term of two years.
The new term will commence on 1 January 2022, at the point
the Chief Inspector’s initial five-year term concludes, and
will run until 31 December 2023.
The reappointment was confirmed by the Privy Council,
following an appointment process conducted in line with the
requirements set by the Commissioner for Public
Appointments.
The Education Secretary and Chief Inspector will work
closely together to support the early years, schools,
colleges and children’s services as they support children
to recover from the impact of the pandemic. Ofsted
inspections are expected to resume in full across all
settings from September 2021, while remaining sensitive to
the context of the pandemic.
Education Secretary said:
Amanda Spielman has a wealth of knowledge and experience
from her five years leading Ofsted that will be
invaluable as we work to support the education sector to
make sure every child is able to recover from the impact
of the pandemic.
I am grateful she will remain in place as Her Majesty’s
Chief Inspector for a further two years to oversee a
smooth reintroduction of a full programme of inspections,
providing vital constructive challenge and reassurance to
parents and families.
Chief Inspector of Ofsted Amanda Spielman said:
The education and care of our children is Ofsted’s
highest priority. There has never been more focus on the
skills agenda as we re-energise our economy following the
unprecedented disruption caused by the pandemic.
I am delighted to be staying in my role as Chief
Inspector and I will continue to spend that time acting
in the best interests of children and learners.
Chair of Ofsted Christine Ryan said:
Ofsted’s work is more important than ever as early years
providers, schools, colleges and the social care sector
start to recover from the pandemic.
A period of continuity is needed to support that
recovery, and I look forward to working with Amanda, and
the rest of the Ofsted Board, to ensure we have a robust
strategy for the coming years.
Between 2011 and 2016, Spielman was chair of Ofqual, the
qualifications regulator. From 2005 she was a founding
member of the leadership team at the academy chain Ark
Schools, where she was Research and Policy Director and an
education adviser to Ark, the education charity.
The reappointment has taken place in line with the Public
Appointment process, which includes securing agreement for
reappointment from the Secretary of State , the
Cabinet Office, Prime Minister and Her
Majesty the Queen. The final confirmation of reappointment
is confirmed by the Privy Council.
