• Who we are and what we do
• Annual Report
• How we are structured
  • The Executive Board
  • The Ofsted Board
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How we are structured

Sir Michael Wilshaw is Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector (HMCI).

He is responsible for Ofsted’s inspection and regulation services, and reports annually on the quality of education, children's services and skills in England. He has overall responsibility for the organisation, management and staffing of Ofsted.

HMCI is also the Accounting Officer for Ofsted, and answerable to Parliament for ensuring that all our resources are used properly and provide value for money.

HMCI is supported by an Executive Board made up of senior professionals who work for Ofsted, and the Ofsted Board which meets at least four times a year and is responsible for Ofsted’s strategic direction and for ensuring HMCI and Ofsted perform efficiently and effectively.

For more details about our Executive Board and the Ofsted Board, go to the pages on the left, or see Ofsted's senior structure chart.