"Ofsted has launched a snap inspection of Bristol Brunel academy, the secondary school criticised for cancelling a visit by a local MP who is vice-chair of Labour Friends of Israel. Inspectors arrived at the school on Thursday morning following revelations that its leaders had called off a visit by Damien Egan, the Labour MP for Bristol North East, after opposition from a pro-Palestine group and members of staff belonging to the National Education Union."
"Sir Martyn Oliver, Ofsted's chief inspector of schools in England, said he was concerned that the school managed by the Cabot Learning Federation was intimidated into cancelling the visit by the Jewish MP. Oliver said: I am troubled by the message this sends to children especially children from the Jewish community. Those of us privileged enough to be working in education have a professional and moral duty to stand against discrimination."
Ofsted launched a snap inspection of Bristol Brunel academy after school leaders cancelled a planned visit by Damien Egan, the Labour MP for Bristol North East, following opposition from a pro-Palestine group and some National Education Union staff. Inspectors arrived on Thursday to assess whether the cancellation met the threshold for intervention. Sir Martyn Oliver expressed concern that the school, managed by the Cabot Learning Federation, had been intimidated into cancelling the visit and warned about the message this sent to Jewish pupils. Inspectors were tasked to consider evidence, speak with the school and determine whether further action was needed.
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