Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to support schools to tackle antisemitism.

There is no place for antisemitism in our society, and it is essential that Jewish pupils and staff feel safe. Schools are places of protection as well as education, and must provide a safe and supportive environment for all.

The department is taking forward a comprehensive programme to help tackle antisemitism in education. We have committed £7 million to support schools, colleges and universities, including £1 million for an innovation fund, to help young people identify and challenge antisemitism, misinformation and harmful narratives.

My right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Education, has commissioned an independent review, led by Sir David Bell, to make practical recommendations so schools and colleges can effectively identify, respond to and prevent antisemitism. The review will conclude in autumn.

The department’s Educate Against Hate website provides free, quality assured resources and guidance to help teachers challenge prejudice and build resilience to harmful narratives and extremism, including antisemitism.