Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the press notice entitled £7 million to tackle antisemitism in education confirmed, published by her Department on 7 October 2024, how her Department plans to use this funding in (a) Hendon and (b) the UK.

The government have confirmed £7 million of funding to tackle antisemitism in education in the wake of the unacceptable rise of antisemitism across the country. £500,000 has already been awarded to the University Jewish Chaplaincy to continue providing welfare support for Jewish students on university campuses to ensure Jewish students feel safe and supported.

A £4.15 million Tackling Antisemitism in Education procurement is currently live and is open for tender applications until 16 January 2025. This procurement seeks to equip education staff from across England with training and resources to build confidence through educating about antisemitism, helping to prevent it. This procurement consists of three elements, including a scholarship for professionals and action learning network, training and resources for universities, and training and resources for schools and colleges. Delivery will commence from spring 2025. The delivery will be nationwide, but the successful supplier(s) will prioritise and target those areas and settings which require support and training most to improve their understanding and ability to deal with antisemitism.

The remaining funding will go towards a future innovation fund to help tackle and build resilience to antisemitism and hate, likely focusing on how to identify and appropriately tackle misinformation and disinformation. Further details on the innovation fund will be provided in due course.