Independent review into antisemitism in schools and colleges
A review which aims to improve how schools and colleges in England deal with antisemitism and other forms of racial and religious prejudice.
The Secretary of State for Education has asked Sir David Bell to conduct a review into antisemitism in schools and colleges in England.
It 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 aims to help schools and colleges prevent, identify and respond effectively to antisemitism, and other forms of hatred and prejudice.
The review will recommend practical actions, for the Department for Education and sector leaders.
An expert reference group has been set up to support the review. Members bring strong and varied backgrounds in education, safeguarding, community cohesion, antisemitism prevention and public policy to help guide the review.
Reference group membership:
- Dame Tamara Finkelstein DCB
- Anna Joseph
- Sir Steve Lancashire
- John Laramy CBE DL
- Rabbi David Meyer OBE
- Dr Helena Miller
- Karen Newman
- Natalie Parkin
- Sir Mufti Hamid Patel CBE
- Mark Rusling
Terms of reference
The terms of reference (PDF, 231 KB, 4 pages) set out the aims and scope of the review.
Timeline
The review launched in March 2026.
We expect to publish its findings by autumn 2026.
Call for evidence
We are seeking views from people with relevant lived experience, knowledge or expertise of antisemitism in schools and colleges.
The Independent review into antisemitism call for evidence will run from
9:30am on 29 April 2026 to 11:59pm on 1 July 2026.