Petition · past parliament

Make the next Ofsted chief work as a classroom teacher for a term

Closed 390 signatures

What the petition asks

The next proposed chief inspector of Ofsted, Amanda Spielman, should spend at least a term working as a classroom teacher prior to taking up the position. Someone who tells others how to teach and run education must come from a position of experience of doing the job.

Timeline

30 Jun 2016 Petition opened for signatures
30 Dec 2016 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 390
Status Closed
Opened 30 Jun 2016
Closed 30 Dec 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.