Report reveals scale of antisemitism in English schools

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A Government-commissioned review finds three in five Jewish pupils have experienced antisemitism in English schools.

A Government-commissioned review into antisemitism in English schools is set to reveal the scale of the problem, with findings showing that three in five Jewish pupils have experienced antisemitism. One in five pupils overall said they had witnessed antisemitism. Less than half of those who experienced it felt it would be addressed if reported.

The review, authored by Sir David Bell, is expected to make 27 recommendations to protect Jewish students. These include encouraging schools to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism and potentially banning teachers from wearing pro-Palestine badges in class. Sir David Bell said teachers needed to be seen as impartial so that students could 'debate topical and difficult issues without feeling that teachers are imposing their own views on students'.

The Government-commissioned review was set up in March following an incident in which a Jewish MP was prevented from visiting pupils at Bristol Brunel Academy for 'safety' reasons due to planned pro-Palestinian protests. The Government is reported to be poised to accept the review's recommendations in full.

How it is being reported

• Teachers to be banned from wearing Palestine badges as review finds 3 in 5 Jewish pupils have faced antisemitism at schoolA Government-commissioned review into antisemitism in English schools is expected to call for radical changes to protect Jewish students.Daily Mail · 20 Oct, 20:18
• Report set to reveal vast scale of antisemitism in English schoolsA landmark report is set to detail the vast scale of antisemitism in English schools and colleges, Sky News can reveal.Sky News Politics · 19 Oct, 21:29

In this story: Sir David Bell · Damien Egan · Bristol Brunel Academy · National Education Union · International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance · England

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