Ofsted announce new chair
Professor Julius Weinberg has been appointed the next Chair of Ofsted.
Secretary of State for Education Justine Greening 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.
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.
