Nursery World - Ofsted chief appointment confirmed

Amanda Spielman will be Ofsted’s next chief inspector, the Government has confirmed.

The Privy Council, which includes party leaders and ministers and advises the Queen, has signed off the appointment.

Education secretary Justine Greening said, ‘I’m confident Amanda Spielman is the right person to lead Ofsted and I look forward to working with her.

‘Ofsted’s role is vital in challenging schools, childcare providers and social services to ensure every child reaches their full potential.’

The news follows a row over the recommended appointment earlier this month, between Ms Greening’s predecessor Nicky Morgan, and the Education Committee, after it produced a damning report on Ms Spielman’s suitability.

Neil Carmichael, Conservative MP for Stroud, acknowledged her ‘broad experience’ – the former merchant banker is chair of exams regulator Ofqual, and co-founded multi-academy trust Ark – but said she had displayed a lack of ‘vision and passion’ during interview.

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