- Sir calls for students, parents
and teachers to share their experiences of antisemitism
- Independent review commissioned by government following stark
rise in school related antisemitic incidents as recorded by the
Community Security Trust
- Part of the government's wider commitment to strengthen
social cohesion and tackle hatred and prejudice in all its forms
An independent review into antisemitism in schools and colleges
in England, led by Sir , has today launched a call for
evidence, to help shape the findings and recommendations of the
review.
The review is calling for students, parents, teachers and others
who may have experienced or witnessed antisemitism in schools and
colleges, to come forward and share their experience, which will
help to shape the outcomes of the independent review.
Education Secretary, asked Sir to lead the review in March,
which will examine the policies, procedures, and support
available to schools and colleges in England when dealing with
antisemitism and will ultimately lead to better protections for
Jewish students.
This is following data showing an alarming rise in antisemitism
in education. The Community Security
Trust recorded 204 school related antisemitic incidents
in 2025 – double the levels typically seen before 2023.
The review will consider how well schools and colleges are
supported to prevent, identify, and respond to antisemitic
incidents, including the role of inspectorates and the influence
of external organisations on school and college decision-making.
Today the review is asking people to come forward and have their
say so the review is shaped by real lived experiences.
Education Secretary, said:
"No Jewish student should feel unsafe at school or college, and
staff must be supported to tackle antisemitism wherever it
occurs.
"The rise in antisemitic incidents is abhorrent, and I urge
anyone with first-hand experience to come forward and help shape
our response – your story will not go unheard.
"The review sits alongside wider action to tackle antisemitism
across education, including a £7 million investment to improve
training and resources for schools, colleges and universities."
Independent Reviewer, Sir said:
"Antisemitism has no place in our education system, and yet we
know from the experiences shared by pupils, parents, teachers,
and community organisations that it persists in forms both overt
and subtle. To address it properly, we need a clear and
comprehensive understanding of what is happening in our schools
and colleges today.
"I am grateful to everyone who takes the time to contribute to
this call for evidence. Your insights will play an essential role
in shaping the findings of the review and ensuring that schools
and colleges across England are equipped to prevent, identify,
and respond effectively to antisemitism in all its forms."
The call for evidence seeks views and experiences from a wide
range of people, including pupils and students, parents and
carers, teachers, senior leaders, school and college staff, local
authorities, academy trusts, and governing bodies.
Contributions are also welcome from charities, community
organisations, researchers, academics, and educational
representative bodies.
The call for evidence opens today and will run for nine weeks,
closing on 30 June 2026.
This review forms part of the government's wider commitment to
strengthening social cohesion. This includes looking at improving
social cohesion and counter extremism across the board – tackling
the drivers of hate and prejudice in British society. Tackling
antisemitism in education is a vital part of that mission.
The evidence gathered will inform the development of practical
recommendations for the Department for Education and sector
leaders. Sir is due to publish his findings
in the Autumn.
Responses can be submitted online via DfE consultations on
GOV.UK. Those wishing to submit supplementary evidence, research,
or data can do so by email at antisemitism.review@education.gov.uk.
More details of the independent review can be found here and a link to the call
for evidence is here.
