Adam Sproston is a qualified teacher and has taught across the full primary age range. He has completed the National Professional Qualification for Headship and holds the National Award for Special Educational Needs Co-ordination. Before joining Ofsted, Adam gained extensive senior leadership experience in primary schools, including specialist resource base provision. He has also worked at local authority level in both Early Years and special educational needs and/or disabilities development. He has particular expertise in geography, design and technology and special educational needs.