Amanda Spielman, Baroness Spielman

Amanda Spielman, Baroness Spielman is a British politician and former education administrator who serves as a Conservative member of the House of Lords. She previously held the position of HM Chief Inspector of Education, Children's Services and Skills at Ofsted from 2017 to 2023, and served as Chair of Ofqual from 2011 to 2016. Before her career in public service, she worked in the financial sector for firms including Kleinwort Benson and Nomura. Throughout her tenure at Ofsted, she was a prominent advocate for strict pupil discipline and school standards, though her leadership faced significant scrutiny following the death of headteacher Ruth Perry.