Call for evidence outcome

Independent review into antisemitism

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 29 April 2026
• Last updated: 21 October 2026
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  1. 21 October 2026

     The government response has been published.

  2. 29 April 2026

     First published.

Applies to England

This call for evidence has closed

Detail of outcome

This report presents an analysis of responses we have received, along with the government’s response and next steps.

Sir David Bell’s report on his independent review into antisemitism in schools and colleges is available.

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Original call for evidence

Summary

This call for evidence invites feedback to understand experiences of antisemitism in schools and colleges in England.

This call for evidence was held on another website.

This call for evidence ran from
9:30am on 29 April 2026 to 11:59pm on 1 July 2026

Call for evidence description

In March 2026 the Secretary of State for Education asked Sir David Bell to conduct a review into antisemitism in schools and colleges in England.

As part of this review, the call for evidence seeks views from people with relevant lived experience, knowledge or expertise of antisemitism in schools and colleges.

It will inform practical recommendations for the Department for Education and sector leaders on how to effectively prevent, identify and respond to antisemitism and other forms of hatred and prejudice.

Documents

Independent review – antisemitism in schools and colleges: government response (web-accessible version)

Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-6870-5, CP 1693

PDF, 2.15 MB, 43 pages

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Independent review – antisemitism in schools and colleges: government response (print-ready version)

Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-6870-5, CP 1693

PDF, 2.23 MB, 48 pages

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