Part I School Inspections
Chapter I SCHOOL INSPECTORS AND INSPECTIONS CARRIED OUT BY THEM
Her Majesty’s Inspectorate for England
1 Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Schools in England.
1
Her Majesty may by Order in Council appoint a person to the office of Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Schools in England (“the Chief Inspector for England).
2
Her Majesty may by Order in Council appoint persons as Her Majesty’s Inspectors of Schools in England.
3
Any person appointed as one of Her Majesty’s Inspectors of Schools in England shall serve, in accordance with the terms and conditions on which he is appointed, as a member of the staff of the Chief Inspector for England.
4
The Chief Inspector for England shall hold and vacate office in accordance with the terms of his appointment, but—
a
shall not be appointed for a term of more than five years;
b
may at any time resign by giving written notice to the Secretary of State;
c
may be removed from office by Her Majesty on the ground of incapacity or misconduct.
5
The previous appointment of a person as Chief Inspector for England shall not affect his eligibility for re-appointment.
6
Schedule 1 to this Act makes further provision with respect to the Chief Inspector for England and his staff.