No evidence of antisemitism at Bristol school that postponed visit by Jewish MP, review finds
Summary
An independent inquiry found no proof of antisemitism at Bristol Brunel Academy after the school postponed a visit by Jewish MP Damien Egan due to safety concerns about planned protests. The school delayed the visit to protect students, staff, and the MP, not because of any political bias.Key Facts
- Damien Egan, Jewish MP for Bristol North East, was set to visit Bristol Brunel Academy (BBA) to speak about democracy.
- The visit was postponed after news of a planned protest involving pro-Palestine activists.
- An independent review and an Ofsted inspection found no antisemitism or political bias at the school.
- The postponement was based solely on safety concerns for students, staff, and the MP.
- The school did not fully follow its visitor procedures, missing some social media checks.
- Recommendations include better security, clearer guidelines for political visits, and stronger cooperation with police and local authorities.
- The MP’s visit was finally rescheduled and took place on February 5.
- The Department for Education said antisemitic incidents in schools have more than doubled nationally since October 2023 and announced a national review to address hate in schools.
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