The radicalisation of pupils remains a “key concern” in Birmingham, education watchdogs have revealed in a damning report on the state of West Midland schools published today.
And the report by Ofsted outlining its findings at the region’s schools over the last academic year has warned that there is “no room for complacency”.
It comes after a turbulent 12 months in which the Trojan Horse scandal has gripped the city, with hardline Muslims found to be attempting to take control of governing bodies at some Birmingham schools.
Ofsted put five schools in special measures in April after snap inspections sparked by the controversy. Re-inspections in September found the schools were not improving quickly enough. [Birmingham Mail] Read more
