Governors and the New Ofsted Inspection Framework - Nov 2025

Aims

To discuss how the new framework will affect Governing boards

Overview

Senior HMI, London, Ofsted; former headteacher and executive headteacher. Nick is a senior His Majesty’s Inspector (SHMI) based in the London region. He is a qualified teacher and has taught in a range of settings. As well as inspections of schools, Nick inspects initial teacher education, early career framework and NPQ providers as well as inspections of local area provision for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Within the London region, Nick oversees Ofsted’s developing work with multi-academy trusts as well as complaints received about Ofsted’s work. Nick is the link SHMI for five local authorities, including Enfield. Prior to joining Ofsted, Nick held various senior leadership roles including as an executive headteacher in a Multi-Academy Trust. Nick has been an accredited local and national leader of education and Ofsted inspector. He has completed a Master’s degree and the NPQH. Nick’s main specialisms are in English and humanities as well as in leadership, governance and school improvement.

Nick has presented to Enfield headteachers and we are delighted that he will be speaking to you and answering any questions that arise.