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Michael John Tomlinson | |
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| Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills | |
| In office 2000–2002 | |
| Prime Minister | Tony Blair |
| Preceded by | Chris Woodhead |
| Succeeded by | David Bell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 October 1942 Rotherham, England |
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| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | |
Sir Michael John Tomlinson CBE (born 17 October 1942 in Rotherham), known as Mike Tomlinson, is an educationalist, formerly a teacher and Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills. He also chaired the Working Group for 14–19 Reform which was cited when he was knighted in 2005.[1]
He was known as "the safest pair of hands in English education".[2][3]
- ^ "Press release Education commissioner for Birmingham announced". www.gov.uk. UK Government. 2014. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
Notes to Editors
- ^ "Tomlinson: 'a safe pair of hands'". news.bbc.co.uk. BBC. 18 October 2004. Retrieved 15 August 2004.
- ^ Blair, Alexandra (19 October 2004). "'Safe hands' who rose to top of class". The Times. London.