I’ve now been in the post of His Majesty’s Chief Inspector for nearly two months. It has been an incredibly busy but rewarding start to this new role.
As you may know, I come from a schools background, having been a teacher, headteacher, and most recently the Chief Executive of a multi-academy trust.
But Ofsted is about much more than schools. And I’m determined to give equal focus to each sector that Ofsted regulates and inspects. We owe it to parents and families to make sure their children receive the best education and care at every stage. And that of course includes the vital early years sector.
That’s why I’ve already met with leaders of key organisations including the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) and the Early Years Alliance (EYA). And I will be meeting with more organisations, providers, and individuals in the coming months. The EYA and NDNA have also kindly agreed to share this blog with their members to make sure the whole sector knows that Ofsted recognises the essential job you all do.
