The Education Secretary has selected Sir Martyn Oliver due to his successful track record and experience on the front line of education.
Sir Martyn will be no stranger to those of us here in Bassetlaw, as he is currently the Chief Executive of Outwood Grange Academies Trust, which has grown under Sir Martyn’s leadership from 17 academies to 41 primary, junior, secondary and alternative provision academies.
Outwood has transformed the life-chances of many local youngsters and I’m therefore delighted that he has been recommended to head up OFSTED, subject to the pre-appointment hearing.
I would also like to thank outgoing Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman for her tremendous work over the last seven years.
