Amanda Spielman has been approved by the Privy Council to become Ofsted’s next chief inspector.
This approval is reported by TES and Schools Week , despite previous concerns being raised by the Education Select Committee who are reported as saying after a meeting with Amanda Spielman that she ‘failed to demonstrate to us the vision and passion we would expect.’ Committee chairman Neil Carmichael said the decision reflected the “seriousness of our concerns regarding this appointment”. This BBC article give s clear outline of the issues.
