Sir David Carter to retire as National Schools Commissioner

A new National Schools Commissioner is to be appointed following the retirement of Sir David Carter, who has been in the post for four years.

Sir David Carter will step down from the role at the end of August 2018. An appointment process to recruit a new National Schools Commissioner will be announced in due course, the DfE has said.

Education Secretary Damian Hinds said: “I am extremely grateful to Sir David Carter for his excellent work over the last four years. Since joining the department, he has drawn on his wealth of experience in the classroom and at the forefront of academy trusts to nurture innovative approaches that have helped raised standards across the country. I wish him the best of luck in the future and look forward to appointing a new Commissioner who can build on this work so that we continue to give all children the education they deserve.”

Sir David Carter said: “Over the past four years it has been a pleasure to work with so many passionate, talented people who are working tirelessly to improve schools and raise standards for children. I am proud to have played a part in this, and to have had the honour to lead the Regional Schools Commissioners team. I have no doubt that this improvement will continue to evolve in the years to come.”