The headteacher of an illegal Islamic school has vowed to keep it open despite an inspection finding she put children's safety at risk and failed to promote 'fundamental British values'.
Nadia Ali, 38, defended Ambassadors High in Streatham, south London, for its 'unique' approach to learning after Ofsted inspectors identified a damning series of failings, including failing to carry out criminal records checks on some staff.
The school also kept books in the staff room that said wives had no right to deny their husband and calling on parents to hit their children if they did not pray.
In September, Miss Ali and her father, Arshad, 73, were found guilty of 'wilfully neglecting' safeguarding and of running an unregistered school, and were given community service and a fine.
But yesterday, a brazen Miss Ali told BBC's Victoria Derbyshire programme she wanted to continue operating and would apply for registration. [Daily Mail] Read more
