Schools must treat antisemitism as distinct category of harm

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 22:08 · Archive

Schools in England will be required to recognise antisemitism as a distinct safeguarding risk, with the government expected to accept all 27 recommendations of a major review.

A government-commissioned review into antisemitism in education has recommended that schools and colleges in England recognise antisemitism as a distinct safeguarding risk rather than dealing with it through existing anti-racism and bullying measures. The review found that three out of five Jewish students reported being affected by antisemitic prejudice.

Sir David Bell, the former Ofsted chief inspector who led the review, told Sky News that 'a general commitment to tackling racism or prejudice or hate has not properly identified antisemitism as a particular kind of hate'. He said many cases went unreported or unchallenged by students and teachers. The review recommends that schools adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance working definition of antisemitism and strengthen Holocaust teaching to ensure antisemitism is seen as a central theme.

The 27 recommendations also include dedicated training for teachers on antisemitism awareness, a national hotline for school leaders seeking advice, and 'robust' reporting and response procedures at all schools and colleges. Policies on staff behaviour should make clear that antisemitism is not acceptable. The government is expected to accept all recommendations when the review is presented to Parliament on Wednesday.

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• Schools in England must recognise antisemitism as distinct category of harm, report saysGovernment expected to accept recommendations of review, which found three in five Jewish students had experienced prejudice Schools and colleges in England will be expected to take a tougher stance against antisemitism after a report found that three out of five Jewish students said they had been affected. Sir David Bell, the former chief inspector of Ofsted who was commissioned by the government to lead the independent review, said he found many cases of antisemitism going unreported or unchallenged by students and teachers. Continue reading...The Guardian · 20 Oct, 21:42
• Schools should recognise antisemitism as distinct form of harm, review saysThe government is expected to accept all 27 recommendations made in the review by ex-Ofsted boss, Sir David Bell.BBC News · 20 Oct, 19:52

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