Tor Alter, head teacher at Alyth Kindergarten in Golders Green in North West London, said ‘anxieties were heightened’ but they were ‘trying to continue with business as normal.’
The kindergarten has increased security to reassure parents after a rise in antisemitic incidents in the area since last weekend.
‘It’s been an incredibly anxious time for everyone,’ she said. ‘Antisemitism is rife. Parents are very nervous and scared. Everyone clubbed together and we were able to get another security guard.
‘In terms of Alyth and our parents, it’s been incredible. I’m incredibly proud to be the headteacher, I’m incredibly proud of the parents and to be part of such a wonderful community, the support for each other is so strong.’
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