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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Richard Adams Education editor

Sir Martyn Oliver: what can schools expect from Ofsted’s next chief?

Martyn Oliver
Martyn Oliver has little experience outside the schools sector, despite Ofsted’s legal responsibility for evaluating children’s services and residential homes for children in care. Photograph: Ogat

Sir Martyn Oliver, the leader of an academy trust renowned for high numbers of suspensions, has been nominated as Ofsted’s next chief inspector to oversee England’s inspectorate of schools, children’s services and prison education in the new year.

Gillian Keegan, the education secretary, formally recommended Oliver to succeed Amanda Spielman as His Majesty’s chief inspector, a decision that will be ratified by parliament after a pre-appointment hearing in autumn.

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