Nursery World - Sir Martyn Oliver approved as Ofsted’s new chief inspector by cross-party MPs

Following scrutiny by the Education Committee, Sir Martyn Oliver has been 'endorsed' as Ofsted’s new chief inspector, to take over from Amanda Spielman whose term ends in December.

Sir Martyn Oliver will take over as chief inspector of Ofsted in January, PHOTO: GOV.UK

Nursery World reported in July that Sir Martyn, chief executive of Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT), was the Government’s preferred candidate for the role.

Last week, he attended a pre-appointment hearing with the Education Committee. Following the hearing, the Committee decided it was satisfied that Sir Martyn has the ‘appropriate professional competence and personal independence for the role’.

According to the Committee’s report, it questioned Sir Martyn about his ‘personal assessment of the adequacy of the one-word judgement system. He said he has views on the system but wanted to talk to “the experts who are delivering on the ground” and parents before reaching any conclusions.’

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