Speakers

Now in the House of Lords, Amanda Spielman led Ofsted to an evidence-based inspection framework that centred substance and integrity in education, after chairing Ofqual for six years through the last major programme of qualification reform. Previously, she was part of the founding team and a key strategic leader of one of the country’s largest academy trusts. Since Ofsted, she has worked mainly internationally, advising governments in Poland and Belgium (Flanders) and also as academic council chair and non-executive director of GEMS Education in UAE. Now in the House of Lords, Amanda Spielman led Ofsted to an evidence-based inspection framework that centred substance and integrity in education, after chairing Ofqual for six years through the last major programme of qualification reform. Previously, she was part of the founding team and a key strategic leader of one of the country’s largest academy trusts. Since Ofsted, she has worked mainly internationally, advising governments in Poland and Belgium (Flanders) and also as academic council chair and non-executive director of GEMS Education in UAE.