Heather Simpson Ofsted Inspector

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Heather Simpson is a qualified teacher and, before working for Ofsted, gained extensive experience as a headteacher in 2 large primary schools. Her responsibilities included leadership and management of staff, curriculum, safeguarding, budget and raising achievement. She has worked as a school improvement partner, local authority adviser and deputy director of a multi-academy trust. Her work has involved all aspects of school improvement in both primary and secondary schools by challenging and supporting leaders and teachers to improve pupil outcomes. Heather has particular expertise in early years. She leads inspections of schools and initial teacher education institutes and monitors schools who are in categories of concern or require improvement. In addition to being a qualified teacher, Heather also holds a Master’s degree.