An independent Islamic girls’ school has been judged "inadequate" after inspectors found books in its library that could expose pupils to "sexist and racist ideas".
Ofsted rated the Tayyibah Girls’ School, in the London borough of Hackney, as "inadequate" – the same rating as after its previous inspection in 2016.
Today's inspection report says the school is "inadequate" for leadership and management, while personal development, behaviour and welfare "require improvement".
There were "good" ratings for both quality of teaching, learning and assessment, and outcomes for pupils.
Inspectors were alarmed by two books in the school library. One read: “So the Muslim woman does not seek work outside the home unless there is pressing financial need… or her community needs her to work in a specialised area such as befits her feminine nature and will not compromise her honour or religion.” [Tes Global] Read more
