Jewish Schools Under Siege | UK News

Jewish students and staff are facing a mounting crisis of antisemitism in schools, with headteachers spending nearly all their time on security instead of education. A new review reveals a 59% surge in reported antisemitic incidents last year — the highest ever — as students endure harassment and abuse, including swastikas in classrooms. One headteacher said weeks pass where 90% of their focus is on safety, crippling educational progress. Officials, including the Education Secretary, are taking action, pledging to eliminate antisemitism from schools and considering reforms like compulsory education on the issue — sparked by campaigns led by survivors like Jonathan Frisher. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8779e0e8f7d184b8