The Ties that Bind: Amanda Spielman’s speech to the Policy Exchange think tank
The Chief Inspector discusses the importance of promoting British values in schools and Ofsted’s role in making sure this is done well: The title of…
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 Education Policy Institute conference
The Chief Inspector discussed multi-academy trusts (MATs) and the implications of system-wide challenges for Ofsted: Good morning. And thank you for inviting me to be…
Amanda Spielman’s speech at the Wellington Festival of Education
Ofsted’s Chief Inspector discusses ‘intelligent’ and responsible inspections, curriculum research and our work developing the 2019 education inspection framework: Thank you for that kind introduction.…
Amanda Spielman at the Bryanston Education Summit
Ofsted’s Chief Inspector discusses the future of school inspections, how we use data and ongoing work on a new education inspection framework: Thank you for…
Speech: Amanda Spielman at the Pre-school Learning Alliance annual conference
Ofsted’s Chief Inspector discussed the importance of the early years and developing a love of reading at the 2018 Pre-school Learning Alliance conference: Thank you…
Amanda Spielman speech to Annual Apprenticeships Conference
Ofsted’s Chief Inspector discusses the quality of apprenticeships, changes in the sector and Ofsted’s role at the Annual Apprenticeship Conference in Birmingham: Thank you for…
Amanda Spielman’s Speech to the Annual Apprenticeship Conference
Amanda Spielman’s Speech to the Annual Apprenticeship Conference being held in the ICC, Birmingham today (22 Mar). Thank you for inviting me to speak to…
Amanda Spielman’s speech at the ASCL annual conference 2018
Ofsted’s Chief Inspector addressed the 2018 Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) Annual Conference in Birmingham, 10th March. Can I start by saying how pleased…
Amanda Spielman’s speech at the ASCL annual conference 2018
Ofsted’s Chief Inspector addressed the 2018 Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) Annual Conference in Birmingham: Can I start by saying how pleased I…
Amanda Spielman’s speech at the Church of England Foundation for Education Leadership
HM Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman discusses diversity, ethical leadership and faith schools (1 Feb): I want to start by thanking you for the opportunity to speak…