Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI): annual Ofsted report letters
Annual report on the inspection work by the Independent Schools Inspectorate in the academic year 2020/21 Annual report on the inspection work by the Independent…
Amanda Spielman
Amanda Spielman has been Ofsted Chief Inspector since 2017. She is HMCI which means Amanda is statutorily responsible for Ofsted’s inspection and regulatory work.
She was previously chair of the exam regulator Ofqual from 2011 to 2016, and a founding member of the leadership team at the multi-academy trust Ark Schools.
She has previously served as a council member at Brunel University London and on the boards of a number of organisations including the Institute of Education, STEMNET and Wales Millennium Centre, and has been a governor of two schools.
Before that, she spent more than 15 years in strategy consulting, finance and investment.
On top of all this, she is also a trustee of the Victoria & Albert Museum.
His Majesty’s Chief Inspector
As HMCI, Amanda Spielman is able to draw on the full range of Ofsted inspection findings to report on the quality of education, children’s services and skills, locally and nationally.
She is responsible to Parliament for the organisation, staffing and management of Ofsted, and for ensuring the efficient and effective use of our resources.
In 2021, it was announced that Amanda would continue as Ofsted Chief Inspector. With her new two-year term commencing on 1 January 2022.
Amanda Spielman at the 2021 Schools & Academies Show
The Chief Inspector discussed Ofsted’s work and the impact of COVID on schools at the Schools & Academies Show in Birmingham. It’s very good to…
Building a really strong working relationship between Ofsted and the college sector
@Ofstednews’ Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman spoke at #AoCConf21, the annual conference of the Association of Colleges in Birmingham: Good afternoon, it’s great to see you…
Amanda Spielman at the AoC Annual Conference 2021
Good afternoon, it’s great to see you today and it’s fantastic to be here in person in Birmingham – after far too long restricted to…
Ofsted has been asked by government to inspect all schools and further education (FE) providers by summer 2025
@Ofstednews accelerates inspections for schools and further education providers Ofsted has been asked by government to inspect all schools and further education (FE) providers by…
Reported COVID-19 notifications by registered early years and childcare settings
Data on the number of registered early years and childcare providers reporting one or more confirmed cases of COVID-19. Applies to England Documents Reported COVID-19…
Report an unregistered school
How to refer a possible unregistered school to Ofsted for investigation. Applies to England Contents What is an unregistered school? Penalties for running an unregistered…
Ofsted: Lack of foster carers mean children missing out on support
A continued lack of capacity in the foster care sector is leading to vulnerable children missing out on the care and support they need, @Ofstednews…
Back into a routine: looking at schools, colleges and other providers in light of COVID
This is my first post as National Director (@Ofstednews), and it’s fitting to start with a thank you – to schools, colleges and other providers…