Rabbi David Meyer OBE reappointed to Ofsted board until 2029

Rabbi David Meyer OBE has been reappointed to the Ofsted board for a further three-year term, extending his role at the centre of England’s education inspection system.

Meyer, the chief executive of the Partnership for Jewish Schools (PaJeS), has served on the board since 2021 and will now remain in post until January 2029, contributing to oversight of education and children’s social care across England.

His reappointment comes during a period of change for Ofsted, as the inspectorate seeks to rebuild trust with schools and develop a more constructive approach to working with education leaders and social care professionals.

Speaking about his renewed appointment, Meyer said: “I’m honoured to continue serving on the Ofsted Board. During my first term, we have seen a change in leadership at Ofsted and significant developments in its approach, with a clear determination to be more attuned to the challenges faced by schools and other education providers.”

As head of PaJeS, Meyer supports Jewish schools across the UK, working closely with headteachers, governors and leadership teams on school improvement, governance and professional development. His work provides direct insight into the operational realities facing schools, including accountability pressures and leadership sustainability.

Within the Jewish community, his continued presence on the Ofsted board is seen as ensuring that faith schools’ perspectives remain represented at the highest level of educational oversight.

Meyer was awarded an OBE in 2020 for services to education.