VideoThe endangered languages that are fighting back, When Miss World in India threatened 'cultural apocalypse'. Evidence showed that an one assembly children were told: "If you do not pray you are worse than a Kaffir", Park View had prefects who were chosen "on the basis of their strict Muslim faith" and delivered "Islamic themed assemblies", Trust governors, and Mr Alam "in particular", discouraged participation in non-Muslim festivals, such as Christmas, Mr Alam discriminated against gay applicants for teaching jobs and condoned homophobic behaviour by teachers and governors. And a Muslim womens rights campaigner reveals what she was hearing from teachers and parents behind the scenes, and how that challenges the narrative reported in the mainstream press. Park View had been the focus of claims made in an anonymous letter about the so-called . Video, The endangered languages that are fighting back, Midlands Live: The city that's 500 years older than thought; more than 17m seized from crooks, Anger in Paris after police kill teen in traffic stop, South Koreans become younger under new law, Actor Julian Sands confirmed dead after remains identified, Sacked teacher vows to defend 20 years of absence, City centre bar forced to close by huge bee swarm, Trump heard on tape discussing secret documents, Ex-NFL player Mallett, 35, dies in apparent drowning. Moreover, those thought to be toying with violent forms of Islamism made up just a quarter of referrals in the year ending March 2021, the same share as those suspected of right-wing radicalisation. That view has triggered arguments within both Labour and the Conservatives. Mr Alam argued that investigators had a "pre-conceived agenda" and had reached "unfair or inaccurate" conclusions. Tahir Alam was chairman of governors at a Birmingham school embroiled in an alleged Muslim takeover plot. It is presented by Hamza Syed, a Muslim doctor-turned-reporter brought up in Birmingham, and his American journalistic mentor, Brian Reed. He stated: "I think that the inspections took place within a certain atmosphere which was to do with the Trojan Horse letter and the responses to that letter, which included a media frenzy, if you like. Department officials had then imposed a school involvement ban on the grounds that Mr Alams behaviour had undermined British values. The ban was upheld at a tribunal in December, the details of which will not be made public. He was issued with the ban by the Department for Education. Alam has complained that investigators had a preconceived agenda and reached unfair or inaccurate conclusions. This is a long-term plan and one which we are sure will lead to great success in taking over a number of schools and ensuring that they are run on the strict Islamic . Investigators found evidence of "co-ordinated, deliberate and sustained action, to introduce an intolerant and aggressive Islamic ethos" into a few Birmingham schools. Although the tribunal following Mr Alam's ban appeal was held in public, the full ruling will not be published to protect the identities of some witnesses called by the Department for Education (DfE). *Mr Alam discriminated against gay applicants for teaching jobs and condoned homophobic behaviour by teachers and governors. Tahir and I will be happy to support your efforts in Bradford. 2023 BBC. Based on a series of interviews with Tahir Alam, the sup- posed "ring-leader" of this . As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Mar 5th 2022 M ANY FACTS about Tahir Alam's record as an educator are contestedbut not all. Tahir Alam was chairman of governors at a Birmingham school embroiled in an alleged Muslim takeover plot. Delays add 11m cost to former sewage works estate, Deadline to pass for free DWP cash as those eligible told to act now, Fire station flags to fly at half mast to mark funeral of popular station commander, Lake District charity trek proves one of the toughest yet for ex-mayor, Two men stabbed on Stratford Road, Sparkhill - road closures in place as police investigate, Eid event in West Park sparks congestion warning, Countdown has begun to end of Putin, say Kyiv officials, Belarus leader welcomes Wagner boss into exile, Search for survivors continues as strike kills nine in Kramatorsk, Van life is far from glamorous on LA's streets, China crackdown pushes LGBT groups into the shadows, The endangered languages that are fighting back. In 2013 the Trojan Horse Affair took Birmingham by storm alleging an 'Islamic plot' to take over Birmingham schools.Four years on, CloseShave TV tries to ex. Video, The endangered languages that are fighting back, South Koreans become younger under new law, Actor Julian Sands confirmed dead after remains identified, City centre bar forced to close by huge bee swarm, Illegal trade in AI child sex abuse images exposed, Sacked teacher vows to defend 20 years of absence. Tahir Alam has appealed at a tribunal. Show more Available. "My view is that those investigations took place with a certain context, not with a vacuum.". BBC Gardeners World star Monty Don says 'don't use it' in urgent warning. And the inquiries it led toby the Department for Education, schools inspectorate and Birmingham City Council, among othersfound no evidence that extremism was being incubated. A decision not to publish details of a tribunal involving a "Trojan Horse" school governor has been described as "exceptional". 2023 BBC. But since 2015, following the Trojan Horse affair, which began with an anonymous document delivered to Birmingham City Council, Mr Alam has been banned from teaching and administrative roles in any school regulated by the state. While British officials investigate an alleged "Trojan Horse" plot to replace state school leaders with people sympathetic to Islamist ideology, the Telegraph reports that a 2007 blueprint "closely resembles what appears to be happening in Birmingham." We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. *Park View implemented a prefect system that saw students chosen on the basis of their Muslim faith. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Alam, who was chairman of governors at Park View school in Alum Rock, Birmingham, from 1997 to 2014, and chairman of a trust set up to manage the school, has been barred from involvement in the management of schools by the Department for Education. Mr Chamberlain said inspectors had reported school staff being intimidated and suggested there had been a "climate of fear". But is he the villain or the hero of this story? Martin Chamberlain QC, who is leading Ms Greenings legal team, has told the tribunal that in late 2013 Birmingham City Council had received an anonymous Trojan Horse letter which described a strategy to take over a number of state schools and run them on strict Islamic principles. Mr Chamberlain said inspectors had reported school staff being intimidated and suggested there had been a "climate of fear". He was issued with a ban in 2015 after he was found to have engaged in conduct undermining fundamental British values. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Tahir Alam is going to appeal against the ban. The Corrections revisits one of the most controversial news stories of recent years to see how journalists told it and how they could have told it differently. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Katie Price says 'it has already started' after being hit with complaints over career announcement. Tahir Alam, former chairman of the Park View Educational Trust which ran three schools in Birmingham, was alleged to have written a 72-page document for the Muslim Council of Britain in 2007 detailing a blueprint for the "Islamisation" of secular state schools, a claim that has been widely debunked. He was chairman of governors at Park View School in Alum Rock from 1997 to 2014 and chairman of a trust set up to manage the school. Video, The endangered languages that are fighting back, Anger in Paris after police kill teen in traffic stop, South Koreans become younger under new law, Actor Julian Sands confirmed dead after remains identified, Sacked teacher vows to defend 20 years of absence, City centre bar forced to close by huge bee swarm, Trump heard on tape discussing secret documents, Ex-NFL player Mallett, 35, dies in apparent drowning. The Trojan Horse claims emerged from an . An ex-chairman of governors at a school embroiled in an alleged Trojan Horse Muslim takeover plot says he would not describe himself as extremist. Officials ruled he had engaged in conduct aimed at undermining fundamental British values. Tahir Alam was chairman of governors at a Birmingham school embroiled in an alleged Muslim takeover plot. Delays add 11m cost to former sewage works estate, Deadline to pass for free DWP cash as those eligible told to act now, Fire station flags to fly at half mast to mark funeral of popular station commander, Lake District charity trek proves one of the toughest yet for ex-mayor, Two men stabbed on Stratford Road, Sparkhill - road closures in place as police investigate, Eid event in West Park sparks congestion warning, Search for survivors continues as strike kills nine in Kramatorsk, Anger in Paris after police kill teen in traffic stop, Countdown has begun to end of Putin, say Kyiv officials, Van life is far from glamorous on LA's streets, China crackdown pushes LGBT groups into the shadows, The endangered languages that are fighting back. The document, which purported to describe a concerted effort to infiltrate the citys schools and boost Islamic influence, was widely dismissed as a fake. Tahir Alam was chairman of governors at Park View School in Birmingham from 1997-2014. What losses did Russia suffer in the Wagner revolt? He said he would not describe himself as radical. A former chairman of governors at a state secondary school embroiled in the alleged Trojan horse controversy has told a tribunal that he would not describe himself as extremist or radical. Onlookers scream as man 'hit with axe and gang tries to run down others in van', One sickening video showed a red van mount the kerb before attempting to plough into a group of fighting men, Fern Britton issues Sir Elton John Glastonbury 'complaint' and fans agree saying 'we feel sick'. If you haven't already, The New York Times Serial podcast on the subject is worth a listen - Tahir and his colleagues were vindicated as concerned parents . Martin Chamberlain QC, who represents Greening, said that Birmingham city council received an anonymous Trojan horse letter in late 2013, which described a strategy to take over a number of state schools in Birmingham and run them on strict Islamic principles. VideoThe endangered languages that are fighting back, When Miss World in India threatened 'cultural apocalypse', Belarus leader welcomes Wagner boss into exile. Ringleaders of the infamous Trojan Horse plot in Birmingham schools are teaching youngsters again despite being banned, it has been reported. The former chairman of the Birmingham education trust at the centre of the "Trojan Horse" inquiry is banned from any involvement with schools. Mr Lewis was hosting with Susanna from 6am til 9am on ITV on Wednesday June 28. #BloodBrothersPodcast #TrojanHorse #Birmingham Topics of discussion include:- What exactly was the Trojan Horse plot, and who was behind the anonymous letter sent to Birmingham City Council?- Why did the Department for Education react the way it did, and how true were the claims of the alleged plot?- Why were high-achieving schools with a Muslim majority demographic being targeted?- The British state vs. Tahir Alam- The New York Times podcast on the Trojan Horse.- How did this conspiracy impact Tahir Alam, and other teachers that can never teach again.- Tahir Alams quest for justice and vindication. A leaflet for the event said that parents would be provided with advice, support and training and it would discuss their rights. He was chairman of governors at Park View School in Alum Rock from 1997 to 2014 and chairman of a trust set up to manage the school. Ex-governor at alleged Trojan Horse school 'was made scapegoat', strategy to take over a number of state schools, Holly Willoughby says she is 'so sorry' in lengthy open letter after Glastonbury. He said it was "exceptional that a public decision is not published on the tribunal's website". He said he would not describe himself as radical. This is not the kind of climate I would have accepted or tolerated. An ex-chairman of governors at a school embroiled in an alleged Trojan Horse Muslim takeover plot says he would not describe himself as extremist. (modern). Officials imposed a ban in September 2015 after concluding he had engaged in conduct aimed at undermining fundamental British values. Ex-Park View chairman of governors challenges school management ban, Never miss breaking news by signing up to our free email updates. Mr Chamberlain said Mr Alam, plus Park View School and the managing trust, were at the centre of what happened. Investigators had found evidence of coordinated, deliberate and sustained action, to introduce an intolerant and aggressive Islamic ethos into a few schools in Birmingham. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The DfE says it is looking into claims the Operation Trojan Horse plot targeted 12 schools. Your browser does not support the