Alex Jones
Biography
Alex Jones was appointed as Ofsted’s Director, Insights and Research in March 2022. He was previously Head of Evidence and Transformation at 10 Downing Street from 2020 to 2022, following 10 years working at the Department for International Development in roles in the UK, Asia, and Africa. Before that Alex worked across a number roles in central and local government, including for Devon Social Services, supporting children and young adults with disabilities to live independently.
Director, Insights and Research
Ofsted’s Director, Insights and Research leads the research, analysis and statistics functions, ensuring that everything Ofsted does is grounded in evidence. The role is responsible for ensuring that the required data and information are available to support Ofsted’s inspection and regulatory activities, and that insights gathered are used to support and influence Ofsted’s work and the sectors inspected and regulated.