Amanda Spielman launches Ofsted’s Annual Report 2019/20
The Chief Inspector spoke at the launch of Ofsted’s 2019 to 2020 Annual Report on education, children’s services and skills: Thank you all, for coming…
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 National Children and Adult Services Conference 2020
@OfstedNews’ Chief Inspector gave a speech at the online National Children and Adult Services (NCAS) Conference: Thank you for having me. Staring at screens might…
Amanda Spielman at ResearchEd Birmingham 2020
HM Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman speaks at the ResearchEd event: It’s good to be here at Nishkam, and I am going to start by telling…
Amanda Spielman’s Biography
Amanda Spielman has been Ofsted Chief Inspector since January 2017. Between 2011 and 2016, Amanda was chair of Ofqual, the qualifications regulator. From 2005 she…
What’s been happening with arts subjects? Amanda Spielman speech
#LetsCreate – Amanda Spielman speaking at the Royal Opera House for the Headteachers’ Symposium on #Creativity and #Education about arts subjects in schools and initial…
Amanda Spielman launches Ofsted’s Annual Report 2018/19
Ofsted’s Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman discusses the quality of education, training and care services in England at the launch of Ofsted’s Annual Report today (21…
Correspondence: Steiner schools: Amanda Spielman writes to Damian Hinds July 2019
Ofsted’s Chief Inspector has written to the Secretary of State for Education setting out Ofsted’s findings after inspecting Steiner schools. Documents Steiner schools: Amanda Spielman…
Amanda Spielman at the National Day Nurseries Association
Amanda Spielman spoke about the education inspection framework (EIF) and offered clarity on how Ofsted inspects. It’s a pleasure to be here today. Looking at…
Amanda Spielman’s speech to the North Yorkshire Coast Opportunity Area
Ofsted’s Chief Inspector discussed her visits to 3 schools in the North Yorkshire Coast Opportunity Area and the new inspection framework consultation: Good afternoon. Thank…
Amanda Spielman at the Muslim Teachers’ Association
Ofsted’s Chief Inspector gave a speech at the 40th anniversary celebration of the Muslim Teachers’ Association: It’s good to be back at the Institute of…