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Major review of antisemitism in education faces legal challenge over IHRA recommendation

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Exclusive: Sir David Bell defends report on antisemitism in education after Owen Jones claimed it was ‘riddled with errors’

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Claims IHRA definition will stifle Israel debate in schools ‘simply not true,’ says children's minister

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Britain’s largest teaching union rejects key recommendation of government-backed antisemitism review

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Schools need new teaching tools to cover Israel-Palestine conflict, says government-backed report on antisemitism in education

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More than 40 education warning notices in force relate to Charedi schools

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Department for Education

New programme to help UK teachers tackle antisemitism to launch in November

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Jewish pupils bullied after Holocaust education classes, shock report reveals

Schools urged to act after taunts of ‘gas the Jews’ and ‘we better call Hitler’ in cases documented by Parents Against Antisemitism

By Jane Prinsley

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May 27, 2026 10:58

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School that blocked visit from Jewish MP after ‘single complaint’ cleared of antisemitism

The report found that the cancellation of Damien Egan’s trip was ‘based... on a desire to protect him from potential abuse and harm’

By Jacob Jaffa

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April 23, 2026 11:40

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The Schools Bill debate: ‘Yeshivot will not be classified as schools’

New regulations should recognise the distinctive character of yeshivot and not adopt a one-size-fits-all approach

By Rabbi Jonathan Guttentag

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Hatred must not be allowed to take root on campus

Every student should be able to walk with dignity and respect, writes the Education Secretary

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Surging school antisemitism to be investigated by independent review

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson pledges commitment to tackling hate after incidents double since 2023

By Jane Prinsley

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March 4, 2026 14:44

Mixed reception for plan for schools to become part of trusts

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By Simon Rocker

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Government opens bids for new education programme to tackle antisemitism

Recent events ‘remind us that antisemitism is still a stain on our society’ says Education Secretary

By JC Reporter

1 min read

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Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson (Photo: Getty Images)

Menorah High on top again in GCSE league tables

The strictly Orthodox girls’ school was the highest performing among Jewish schools

By Simon Rocker

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Esther Pearlman (right), head of Menorah High School for Girls, showing then Education Secretary Gillian Keegan around in 2023 (photo: courtesy)

Curriculum overhaul to prioritise antisemitism awareness

New curriculum to be changed as part of inoculation against misinformation

By Jane Prinsley

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November 18, 2025 17:21

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Department for Education

Major review of antisemitism in education faces legal challenge over IHRA recommendation

Exclusive: Sir David Bell defends report on antisemitism in education after Owen Jones claimed it was ‘riddled with errors’

Claims IHRA definition will stifle Israel debate in schools ‘simply not true,’ says children's minister

Britain’s largest teaching union rejects key recommendation of government-backed antisemitism review

Schools need new teaching tools to cover Israel-Palestine conflict, says government-backed report on antisemitism in education

More than 40 education warning notices in force relate to Charedi schools

New programme to help UK teachers tackle antisemitism to launch in November

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