Written question asked by Maria Miller (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 February 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 27 February 2009. It was answered by Lord Knight of Weymouth (Labour) on Monday, 9 March 2009 on behalf of the Department for Children, Schools and Families.

Schools: Inspections

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families whether Ofsted inspectors are subject to a Criminal Records Bureau check before taking up their appointment.

Answer: This is a matter for Ofsted. HM Chief Inspector, Christine Gilbert, has written to the hon. Member and a copy of her reply has been placed in the Library.Letter from Christine Gilbert, dated 4 March 2009:"Your recent parliamentary question has been passed to me, as Her Majesty's Chief Inspector, for a response.""All Ofsted inspectors are subject to Criminal Records Bureau checks when they are appointed and before they start working for Ofsted. This applies to those we employ directly and those who undertake inspection work on behalf of our inspection service providers.""A copy of this reply has been sent to the right hon. Jim Knight MP, Minister of State for Schools and Learners, and will be placed in the Library of both Houses."

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 489 c199W;489 c201W; 260054
Session: 2008-09
Related items: Deposited Paper DEP2009-0877
Monday, 9 March 2009
Deposited papers
House of Commons
Subjects: Vetting Ofsted
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk