Birmingham City Council leader Sir Albert Bore has revealed that 25 schools are under investigation in connection with an alleged plot by hardline Muslims to seize control.
The council has received more than 200 letters, emails and calls from parents, governors and teachers giving information about the alleged plot.
And Sir Albert said some of the 25 schools had come forward in the last few days and weeks.
Former head teacher, Ian Kershaw, has been appointed as the city’s new chief adviser on and will work on a full-time basis for the next six months.