Part 1School inspections and other inspections by school inspectors
Chapter 1School inspectors and school inspections: England
Her Majesty’s Inspectorate for England
1Her 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”).
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 is to serve, in accordance with the terms and conditions on which he is appointed, as a member of the staff of the Chief Inspector.
4
The Chief Inspector holds and vacates office in accordance with the terms of his appointment, but—
a
must 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, and
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 does not affect his eligibility for appointment.
6
Schedule 1 makes further provision about the Chief Inspector and his staff.