Former Ofsted Chief Amanda Spielman Reportedly Nominated for Peerage

Spielman's leadership and the inspection system linked to Ruth Perry's death have reignited criticism, with calls for systemic reform continuing.

Amanda Spielman, who led Ofsted from 2017 to 2023, is reportedly set to be nominated for a peerage by the Conservative Party, though the nomination has not been officially confirmed.
The reported nomination has drawn backlash from Ruth Perry's family and education leaders, who argue her tenure was marked by systemic failures in the inspection process.
Ruth Perry, a headteacher, died by suicide in January 2023 after her school was downgraded to 'inadequate' following an Ofsted inspection, which a coroner ruled contributed to her death.
Critics, including the National Education Union, continue to call for significant reforms to the Ofsted inspection system, particularly the removal of single-word school ratings.
Spielman has defended the inspection framework implemented during her tenure, while also facing criticism for opposing Labour's education reforms earlier this month.