More than 900 racist incidents were reported by schools in Kent in 2022-23, according to figures pointing to a significant year-on-year jump. Data provided by schools show an alarming rise in racial incidents at both secondary and primary schools, with a survey finding that a small number involved children in reception class or Year 1. Analysis of the data, which is based on a yearly voluntary survey of schools in Kent, reveals an escalating number of incidents. In 2022-23, there were 913 incidents in total reported by primary, secondary and special schools. The highest number – 473 – were fro…