Background
Tomlinson, Michael John was born on October 17, 1942 in Rotherham, Yorkshire, England. Son of Jack and Edith (Cresswell) Tomlinson.
Tomlinson, Michael John was born on October 17, 1942 in Rotherham, Yorkshire, England. Son of Jack and Edith (Cresswell) Tomlinson.
Bachelor of Science, Durham (England) University, 1964. Postgraduate certified in education, Nottingham (England) University, 1965.
Chemistry teacher Henry Mellish Grammar School, Nottingham, England, 1965-1969. Head chemistry Ashby Grammar School, Leicestershire, England, 1969-1977. Inspector schools Her Majesty's Government, England, 1978-1992.
Deputy director inspection Office for Standards in Education, London, 1992-1994, director inspection, 1995-2000, Her Majesty's chief inspector, since 2000.
Married Maureen Janet Tupling, July 17, 1965. Children: Philip John, Jane Louise.