There are a number of people who believe (on the balance of probabilities) that it is likely the Trojan Horse document is fabricated. I am one of them. At least today's arrests will give some opportunity of working out whether it is or isn't. My own view is that it has been fabricated for a particular purpose, but discussion of that purpose is potentially sub judice so I won't comment.
It remains, however, that Khalid Mahmood MP has made allegations and some 200 other people have made allegations. There are also press reports which seem to me to be at times unfair. However, I am continuing to do research where it affects schools in my constituency. Clearly there are also some issues to look at.
It is right to have investigations. However, it also appears that Ofsted are inclined to a "shoot first and ask questions later" policy. I don't think that is helpful. Then again I am not a great fan of how Ofsted operate. It also wasn't sensible to bring in an anti-terrorism expert as the Chief Constable has said.
A constituent of mine has written the following poem:
It remains, however, that Khalid Mahmood MP has made allegations and some 200 other people have made allegations. There are also press reports which seem to me to be at times unfair. However, I am continuing to do research where it affects schools in my constituency. Clearly there are also some issues to look at.
It is right to have investigations. However, it also appears that Ofsted are inclined to a "shoot first and ask questions later" policy. I don't think that is helpful. Then again I am not a great fan of how Ofsted operate. It also wasn't sensible to bring in an anti-terrorism expert as the Chief Constable has said.
A constituent of mine has written the following poem:
I wanted to do something good
Contribute to society and community
I became a school governor
It was not a paid role, and my childcare was expensive
Life was busy and the meetings were at awkward times
But I did it for no thanks, to make a difference to the lives of children
Standards were poor. I saw racism, corruption
Low expectations
I questioned. Always gently
But was suspiciously rebuffed
I wanted to give the children a chance
Contribute to society and community
I became a school governor
It was not a paid role, and my childcare was expensive
Life was busy and the meetings were at awkward times
But I did it for no thanks, to make a difference to the lives of children
Standards were poor. I saw racism, corruption
Low expectations
I questioned. Always gently
But was suspiciously rebuffed
I wanted to give the children a chance
At education, employment, life
All children, of all creeds and colours
Because I thanked God for the chances my children had
I tried to fulfil the governorship I was entrusted with
Sincerely
Peacefully
Then they called in a counter-terrorism expert to investigate me
All children, of all creeds and colours
Because I thanked God for the chances my children had
I tried to fulfil the governorship I was entrusted with
Sincerely
Peacefully
Then they called in a counter-terrorism expert to investigate me
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