CYP Now - Martyn Oliver: My plan to improve Ofsted’s effectiveness

Last year’s tragic death of headteacher Ruth Perry, and the inquest that followed, put Ofsted’s work under the spotlight. There was a lot of criticism and many calls for change.

Martyn Oliver is Ofsted’s chief inspector of education, children’s services and skills. Picture: Ofsted

As the new chief inspector of education, children’s services and skills, my mission is to restore and strengthen confidence in Ofsted’s work. This is essential because Ofsted plays a vital role, ensuring children across England receive the high standard of education and care to which they are entitled.

I am proud to lead an organisation that works on behalf of children, their parents and carers. And I am proud of the work we do.

And while I know professionals in the sectors we inspect and regulate expect Ofsted to improve how it works with them, I also know they expect our work to be rigorous and challenging. Because we all have children’s best interests at heart.

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