Failing faith school rejects saving measures 'for second time'
An Islamic school which was placed in special measures by Ofsted has refused to work with an interim group of Government-approved governors - for the second time, according to reports.
Interim governors 'crucial' to ensure improvement
A group of interim governors drafted in by the Government to preside over a faith school, are "crucial" if the facility is to undergo the "radical improvement" it needs, a spokesman for the temporary staff said.
Al-Hijrah school in Birmingham, which is not being investigated under Operation Trojan Horse, was placed in special measures after failed inspections in December 2013 and April this year.
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