Review into antisemitism in schools

The Secretary of State for Education has asked Sir David Bell to conduct a review into antisemitism in schools and colleges in England.

The review will be launched in March 2026 and will consider:

• How well schools and colleges use their policies to make decisions and handle incidents
• The support available to schools and colleges, including relevant government guidance
• How schools and colleges are accountable if they do not handle incidents well, including the role of inspectorates
• What schools and colleges do to prevent antisemitism, including to identify and tackle issues early
• The role and influence of campaigning organisations and how they affect school and college decision making.

The review comes as data continues to paint an alarming picture of antisemitism in education. The Community Security Trust recorded 204 school related antisemitic incidents in 2025, double the levels typically seen before 2023.

Over a fifth of British Jewish parents also report their children have experienced antisemitism at school, on their way to school, or in the school’s vicinity. A NASUWT survey found that 51% of Jewish members experienced antisemitism in the workplace in the past year and more than half of those felt that when they raised concerns, appropriate action was not taken.

The review will aim to help schools and colleges prevent, identify and respond effectively to antisemitism and other forms of hatred and prejudice. Findings are expected to be published by autumn 2026.