This article will provide a critique of the PVE initiative and its implementation within the context of primary education following the events of 9/11, the 2001 riots and 7/7. Drawing upon empirical data I will argue that the monitoring of young Muslims and "extremism" is problematic and reinforces the logics of Islamophobia through…

The important part played in monitoring systems by site visits by inspectors is discussed and illustrated with a review of the role played by the national inspectorate for education in England (Her Majesty's Inspectorate). Inspection has the potential to generate performance indicators of educational quality. (SLD)