An independent review into antisemitism in schools and colleges, commissioned by the UK government and led by Sir David Bell, was published on 21 October 2026, the Department for Education said. According to the announcement, it found antisemitism a significant and growing challenge for the sector and reported that three in five Jewish pupils aged 16-19 had experienced or witnessed antisemitism.

The government said it accepted all 27 recommendations. Planned measures included dedicated antisemitism training for education leaders and safeguarding staff, strengthened guidance on safeguarding and political impartiality, improved reporting of antisemitic incidents, and enhanced support for schools, colleges and local authorities handling complex cases. Schools and colleges would also be encouraged to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance working definition of antisemitism.

An implementation group of stakeholders was established to help deliver the recommendations, and Sir David Bell was commissioned to carry out a one-year review of progress. Education Secretary Lucy Powell described the review as a “generational moment” and said implementation was her priority.