A government-commissioned review led by former Ofsted chief Sir David Bell recommends that schools and colleges in England recognise antisemitism as a distinct form of harm, requiring specific safeguarding measures rather than addressing it solely through existing racism and bullying policies. The review, expected to be presented to Parliament on 21 October 2026 with all 27 recommendations likely accepted, also calls for dedicated teacher training, consistent incident reporting, improved education on antisemitism and Jewish life, and stronger guidance on political impartiality.
The review responds to rising antisemitic incidents, including a 59% increase in school-related cases in the first half of 2026 compared to the previous year, and concerns highlighted by the Community Security Trust and experiences shared by Jewish school communities. It emphasises that antisemitism affects all schools and young people, not only Jewish institutions, and proposes a government hotline to support school leaders in tackling antisemitism.
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