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Amanda Spielman is new chief inspector of Ofsted

Education Secretary, Nicky Morgan, has chosen Amanda Spielman as the next chief inspector of Ofsted.

Education Secretary, Nicky Morgan, has chosen Amanda Spielman as the next chief inspector of Ofsted.

Ms Spielman, currently chair of exams regulator Ofqual, has been chosen for her experience in the education sector although she has never been a teacher.

She has helped oversee the reform of GCSEs and A-levels and the founding and expansion of successful academy chain, Ark, during her time at Ofqual.

She will replace Sir Michael Wilshaw, who steps down at the end of the year.

But the 55-year old has come under attack by teacher unions who believe she lacks relevant experience to lead the schools watchdog.

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