Sir Martyn Oliver took up the role of His Majesty’s Chief Inspector at a pivotal moment for Ofsted, amid widespread calls for reform and concerns about the impact of inspections on school leaders’ wellbeing. Under his leadership, Ofsted is undergoing significant transformation. A renewed inspection framework, set to launch in autumn 2025, aims to bring greater clarity, fairness, and support to the process. Among the key changes are the removal of single headline grades and the introduction of detailed report cards that offer a more nuanced view of school performance. Sir Martyn has pledged to ensure schools and other providers are well supported and confident in navigating these reforms. With a career in education spanning nearly three decades, Sir Martyn began as a teacher in 1995 and joined Outwood Grange Academies Trust in 2009, where he rose to Principal and later became a National Leader of Education (NLE).