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Court dismisses appeal over VAT on school fees involving Charedi boy

Appeal Court told that tax policy could lead to collapse of small independent religious schools

By Simon Rocker

1 min read

The Court of Appeal has ruled against a legal challenge against the government's imposition of VAT on private schools (Image: Getty)

Wolfson Hillel Primary, part of the Jewish Community Academu Trust - the government wants all schools to join a trust

Mixed reception for plan for schools to become part of trusts

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By Simon Rocker

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Jonathan Sacerdoti, Karen Cinnamon from ‘Your Jewish Life’, and Dov Forman in conversation with students at I-gnite’s 2025 Pre-Uni Prep

Antisemitism on campus

Schools roadshow helps Jewish students to be their proud selves at university

I-gnite’s scheme prepares sixth-formers for campus life

3 min read

Electric Umbrella at Kisharon Noé School (Photo: Gaby Koppel)

special educational needs

Cautious welcome for plans to improve education for children with special needs

Government says proposals set out in new White Paper will ‘end postcode lottery’

By Simon Rocker

3 min read

The Etgar Purim Quiz

Try our festive Jewish knowledge test

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School report: avoiding school is a distress call

Anxiety is causing increasing absenteeism – we need to find out why

By Laurence Field

2 min read

The Etgar Quiz no 318

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Immanuel College

Teacher loses unfair dismissal claim against Immanuel College over ‘inappropriate messages’ with students

Former head of French Sarah Perlberg had taken the school to an employment tribunal

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Immanuel College in London (Ian Jones)

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Exclusive: Teachers raise alarm after syllabus omits ‘Israel’ from lessons on Judaism

Jewish practitioners must be involved in writing classroom curricula, says teachers’ group

By Simon Rocker

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Children learn about Jewish weddings during a visit to a Jewish Living Experience Exhibition Photo: Board of Deputies)

Immanuel College French teacher sacked over ‘inappropriate messages’ sues for unfair dismissal

Sarah Perlberg admitted she showed ‘poor judgement’ but insists her actions do not amount to gross misconduct

By Simon Rocker

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Immanuel College, in Bushey, Hertfordshire

The Etgar Quiz no 316

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First Jewish school to receive new-style Ofsted report comes out well

Strictly Orthodox primary, Pardes House, is pleased with its evaluation under ‘challenging’ new framework

By Simon Rocker

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Pardes House Primary

Holocaust Memorial Day 2026

Wigmore Hall concert brings together Jewish and German students

Pupils from JCoSS and The German School London sang at an event to mark Holocaust Memorial Day

By Ben Conway and Gaby Wine

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The Voices of Justice of Learning from the Righteous in London Wigmore Hall on 29 1 2026. Photos taken by Adam Soller Photography©

Chasidic school failing to comply with bar on new pupils, Ofsted alleges

Bnei Zion primary in Stamford Hill has been ranked inadequate for nearly 10 years

By Simon Rocker

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Chasidic school failing to comply with bar on new pupils, Ofsted alleges

The Etgar Quiz no 315

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