The Government has parachuted in a new education commissioner to oversee the running of Birmingham schools following the Trojan Horse scandal.
Sir Mike Tomlinson will spend a year ensuring changes and improvements are made after damning reports found hard-line Muslims had targeted some city schools for takeover.
The appointment of the former chief inspector of schools was announced by Education Secretary Nicky Morgan.
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She said: "I am pleased that we have been able to appoint someone of Sir Mike Tomlinson's calibre and experience to this crucial role.
"With his strong track record in local government and education, he is the right person to ensure all children in Birmingham receive the education they deserve, so they can reach their potential and go on to build a better future.
"His skills and experience will help deliver rapid and sustainable progress within Birmingham City Council so they are unified in driving up the quality of schools and school oversight in the region."
Sir Mike said: "It is vital that children in Birmingham receive the highest standards of education and I will be working hard towards that goal.
"I look forward to working closely with Birmingham City Council and we will be making rapid improvements in the coming weeks and months to provide reassurance to parents, pupils and the local community."
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The appointment follows former terror chief Peter Clarke's report into the Trojan Horse claims.
His government-backed investigation found evidence of 'a determined effort' by some hard-line Muslims to gain control and influence at a number of governing bodies across the city.
A report by Ian Kershaw also later found governors at some Birmingham schools were guilty of serious malpractice, including campaigns of intimidation and bullying which led to head teachers being forced out.
The report also spoke of 'key individuals who are encouraging and promoting certain Islamic principles in schools'.
Five Birmingham schools, including all three run by the Park View Education Trust (PVET), were placed in special measures by Ofsted earlier this year after snap inspections triggered by the Trojan Horse claims.
The trustees at the three academies overseen by PVET and at Oldknow Academy have since been replaced.
An interim executive principal for PVET and an interim principal at Golden Hillock have both been appointed and the former principal of Oldknow Academy has returned.
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Saltley School, whose governors were criticised in the Clarke and Kershaw reports, now has an approved interim executive board in place.
The scandal has also seen the Government introduce a requirement for all schools to actively promote the ''fundamental British Values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs.''
Rotherham-born Sir Michael, 72, will work with Birmingham City Council and report each month to Nicky Morgan.
He has been involved in education for almost 50 years, most notably as chief inspector of schools between 2000 and 2002.
His main responsibilities in Birmingham will be to ensure improvements at Trojan Horse-linked schools and others which may be 'vulnerable'.
The education commissioner will attend fortnightly meetings with the leader of the council Sir Albert Bore, cabinet member for children and family services Brigid Jones and strategic director for people Peter Hay.
Mr Rogers said: "The Education Secretary's appointment of Sir Mike Tomlinson is a good decision for Birmingham.
"His experience and reputation give us confidence that we will be constructively supported and challenged in our efforts to move forward at pace from the recent controversies.
"We have already had a positive experience of working with our safeguarding commissioner Lord Warner and we look forward to an equally productive relationship with Sir Mike in his new role."
While the commissioner will focus on the council's role in providing education services, his work will feed into the wider review of Birmingham's
A key part of his role will be to ensure the council prioritises safeguarding in schools and promotes whistleblowing.
He has been given powers to order more investigations and will advise the secretary of state on whether any structural changes are needed within the council.
The education commissioner will be supported by a team led by deputy commissioner Colin Diamond, a former senior official in the Department for Education and a one-time director of children's services.