Charities report rise in antisemitism and Islamophobia at schools in England

Increase in discrimination, vandalism, graffiti and abusive behaviour since outbreak of Israel-Hamas war

Schools across England are struggling with the emotional turmoil set off by the terrorist attacks on Israel last month and the impact on students, parents and teachers.

Specialist organisations such as the Community Security Trust and Tell Mama say they are seeing a big increase in reports of antisemitism and Islamophobia involving schools and pupils since the 7 October attacks and Israel's invasion of Gaza.