GEMS Education, Global. Former Ofsted chief inspector Amanda Spielman has joined international schools group GEMS Education as chair of its new academic council. The council will provide oversight, advice and guidance on standards and education provision within the GEMS network, which educates 1750,000 students in schools in the Middle East, North Africa, Asia, Europe and North America. Amanda, who was the predecessor to current Ofsted chief inspector Sir Martyn Oliver, holding her role at the English schools inspectorate from 2017 to 2023, said she was “delighted” with her new position. Previously Amanda was chair of Ofqual, the English regulator of qualifications and assessments, where she oversaw reforms to GCSEs and A levels. She now advises on education and regulatory projects in the UK and internationally, and is a trustee of the Victoria and Albert Museum.