DfE appoints Dame Christine Gilbert as next Ofsted chair
Gilbert, who is a former chief inspector and author of the Independent Learning Review for Ofsted, will take up the post on 1 September
The Department for Education (DfE) has announced the appointment of Dame Christine Gilbert as the next chair of Ofsted yesterday (11 June).
Gilbert, who is a former chief inspector and author of the Independent Learning Review for Ofsted, will take up the post on 1 September.
She will replace Sir Hamid Patel, who has been serving as interim chair.
Education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, said: “Effective school accountability, with a strong inspectorate, is central to our plans to raise standards and deliver excellence everywhere for every child, and Dame Christine Gilbert will bring a wealth of experience, knowledge and skills as Ofsted’s new chair.
“Dame Christine will play a full part in ensuring the successful delivery of Ofsted reforms by bringing the strong challenge and support that all organisations need.”
She added: “I am very grateful to the outgoing interim chair, Sir Hamid Patel, for leading the Ofsted board and for continuing in the position until Dame Christine takes up her post in September.”
Gilbert currently serves as chair and trustee of the Education Endowment Foundation, independent chair and director of Camden Learning, and joint chair of the Association of Area-based Education Partnerships.
Gilbert said: “It’s a privilege to accept this appointment as chair of Ofsted. I’m very much looking forward to supporting Sir Martyn and Ofsted in their determination to raise standards, increase opportunities and improve lives.”
