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.