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New chairman of schools regulator Ofsted to be announced Academy chain trustee David Hoare made new Ofsted chair
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The government is set to announce its choice for the new chairman of schools regulator Ofsted, the BBC understands. A trustee of a struggling academy chain, David Hoare, has been announced as the new chairman of Ofsted.
Whitehall sources suggest the frontrunner is businessman David Hoare - the current chairman of the mail company DX Group and a trustee of AET, the largest academy group in the UK. Mr Hoare was brought in to help large academy chain, AET, with its difficulties. AET has been stopped from taking on further schools.
The Department for Education said Mr Hoare had joined AET in to help with issues at the chain but will step down to take up his new post.
He was appointed for his business experience, the DfE said.
Mr Hoare is also chairman of the mail company DX Group and will begin his Ofsted role in September, said the government.
The post became vacant in February when ministers failed to renew then chairman Baroness Sally Morgan's contract.The post became vacant in February when ministers failed to renew then chairman Baroness Sally Morgan's contract.
She said there was a "determined effort" to appoint Tories to the job. Nicky Morgan, Education Secretary, said: "I am delighted to appoint David to this important role. He is a proven business leader who has the expertise in leadership and governance crucial to helping Ofsted through a significant period of change and reform."
She said he had showed commitment to higher standards in schools and "particularly the most disadvantaged" children.
Ms Morgan added: "I am confident that his strong track record in business and the passion he demonstrated throughout the interview process will be of huge benefit to Ofsted.
"He and Sir Michael Wilshaw will make a superb team."
Baroness Sally Morgan has previously said there was a "determined effort" to appoint Tories to the job.
Then Education Secretary Michael Gove's unexpected decision not to extend her three-year contract prompted a coalition row, amid speculation that multimillionaire Tory donor and Carphone Warehouse co-founder, David Ross, would be appointed.Then Education Secretary Michael Gove's unexpected decision not to extend her three-year contract prompted a coalition row, amid speculation that multimillionaire Tory donor and Carphone Warehouse co-founder, David Ross, would be appointed.
Liberal Democrat schools minister David Laws was also said to be furious about the decision to replace Baroness Morgan.Liberal Democrat schools minister David Laws was also said to be furious about the decision to replace Baroness Morgan.
The Lib Dems suggested Mr Gove had been trying to politicise the post, which his allies denied.The Lib Dems suggested Mr Gove had been trying to politicise the post, which his allies denied.
They insisted the selection process was overseen by an independent panel, and Downing Street said appointments were made on merit.They insisted the selection process was overseen by an independent panel, and Downing Street said appointments were made on merit.
Mr Gove said he wanted a fresh face at the schools watchdog.Mr Gove said he wanted a fresh face at the schools watchdog.
Better relationsBetter relations
Baroness Morgan was previously a senior aide to Tony Blair when he was prime minister.Baroness Morgan was previously a senior aide to Tony Blair when he was prime minister.
BBC political correspondent Vicki Young says Mr Hoare's appointment would be "far less controversial" than that of former frontrunner Mr Ross.BBC political correspondent Vicki Young says Mr Hoare's appointment would be "far less controversial" than that of former frontrunner Mr Ross.
Mr Hoare has been chairman of a number of companies including Virgin Express, Paragon Group and Laura Ashley. Mr Hoare has been chairman of a number of companies including Virgin Express, Paragon Group and Laura Ashley and is not a Conservative Party donor.
He is also a trustee of the Teenage Cancer Trust.He is also a trustee of the Teenage Cancer Trust.
His appointment would be an indication that relations between the Conservatives and Lib Dems in the Department for Education have been patched up since Mr Gove was moved in the recent reshuffle, our correspondent adds.
Mr Gove was replaced as education secretary by Nicky Morgan in mid-July.Mr Gove was replaced as education secretary by Nicky Morgan in mid-July.