Michael Gove's adviser attended a meeting in 2010 where concerns about an alleged plot by Muslim hardliners to takeover some Birmingham schools were raised, the Independent says. Mr Gove said he was unaware of his department's Trojan Horse warnings.
Education Secretary Michael Gove's decision to allow unannounced inspections in schools will help uncover problems such as those seen in a number of Birmingham schools, the chief inspector has said.
Asked if Mr Gove should have introduced the measure earlier, Ofsted head Sir Michael Wilshaw said: "We've agreed upon it now, that's the important thing."
Michael Gove's assertion that new rules could force schools to actively promote "British values" has sent the Twittersphere into a frenzy.
Five schools investigated in the wake of "Trojan Horse" claims will be put in special measures, while a sixth with remain under sanctions.