Her Majesty’s Inspectorate for England

I11 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 makes further provision with respect to the Chief Inspector for England and his staff.