Professor Julius Weinberg appointed next Chair of Ofsted
Secretary of State for Education Justine Greening today (11 April 2017) announced the appointment of Professor Julius Weinberg as next Chair of Ofsted.
As former Vice Chancellor of Kingston University and Deputy Chair of Ofqual, Professor Weinberg has had a wide-ranging career in the education sector.
Professor Weinberg has served as a board member of:
- the Universities and Colleges Employers Association (UCEA)
- London Higher, the umbrella organisation for higher education (HE) institutions in London
- Access HE
He replaces interim Chair James Kempton and he will step down as Deputy Chair of Ofqual when he takes up his new role at Ofsted.
Welcoming the appointment of the new Chair of the Ofsted Board, Amanda Spielman, HMCI said:
I am very pleased that Professor Julius Weinberg will be joining Ofsted as the Chair of our non-executive board.
Professor Weinberg’s extensive experience touches on the full range of Ofsted’s responsibilities and I know he will be a tremendous asset to the organisation. I greatly look forward to working with him.
Education Secretary Justine Greening said:
Julius brings a wide range of experience from organisations in the education sector, and I’m pleased to welcome him to the role as the next Chair of Ofsted. I am confident he and Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman will form a strong partnership.
Professor Julius Weinberg said:
I am honoured to be asked to take on the role of Chair of Ofsted and look forward to working with Ofsted in its important work of raising standards and improving the lives of children and young people.
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