The comments were made by the Select Committee in its second report, which was published just before Christmas. It said, 'The head of the new Ofsted arm should have substantial experience of the care and education of young children. There should be a strong element of early years experience of education and care within the team.'
In a letter to the Select Committee dated 6 November, Chris Woodhead, the former chief inspector of schools, said the key requirements of the new post 'related to management experience and expertise'. But, he added, 'We have not excluded the possibility that an appropriate candidate could have both the management expertise and experience of the early years. However, clear priority has been accorded to the former.'
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