On 1 July 2015 the Prevent duty (section 26) of The Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 came into force.  Prevent is a government strategy designed to stop people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorist or extremist causes. The Prevent strategy covers all types of terrorism and extremism, including the extreme right wing, violent Islamist groups and other causes.

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This national programme aims to stop susceptible people supporting terrorism. The National Prevent Team can take individual cases to give them the relevant intervention and protection against radicalisation and extremist influences. They have the relevant knowledge and understanding of what is required to support people.

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All staff are expected to uphold and promote the fundamental principles of British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. 

As a school we recognise that safeguarding against radicalisation is no different from safeguarding against any other vulnerability. This means we have a responsibility to protect pupils from extremist and violent views in the same way we protect them from violence or other types of abuse. Importantly we can provide a safe place to discuss these issues so that pupils can learn to protect themselves.

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What does this mean in practice?

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Many of the things we do in school help pupils to become positive, happy members of society also contribute to the Prevent strategy. These include:

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• Exploring other cultures

• Challenging prejudice and racist comments

• Promoting spiritual, moral, social and cultural development through a values-based education

• Providing a safe place where pupils can understand and discuss sensitive and controversial topics such as terrorism and extremist ideas, and learn how to challenge them.

• Promoting community cohesion

 

We will also protect pupil from the risk of radicalisation, for example by

• Using filters on the internet

• Monitoring internet use

• Vetting staff, visitors and volunteers who come into school to work with the pupil.

• Staff training.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Prevent relate to British values?

Schools have been required to promote British values since 2014, and this will continue to be part of our response to the Prevent strategy.

British values include:

• Democracy

• The rule of law

• Individual liberty

• Mutual respect

• Tolerance of different faiths and beliefs
   

Isn’t my child too young to learn about extremism?

The Prevent strategy is not simply about discussing extremism itself, which may not be appropriate for younger children. It is also about teaching children values such as tolerance and mutual respect. The school will make sure any discussions are suitable for the age and maturity of the children involved.

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Is extremism really a risk in our area?

Extremism can take many forms, including political, religious and misogynistic extremism. Some of these may be a bigger threat in our area than others. We will give children the skills to protect them from any extremist views they may encounter, now or later in their lives.

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Reporting Concerns
If you need to report illegal or harmful information, pictures or videos you’ve found on the internet. You can make your report anonymously by following this link Report online material promoting terrorism or extremism - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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Where to go for information

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Contact School

If you have any questions or concerns about the Prevent Strategy and what if means for your child, please do not hesitate to contact the schools.

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Useful Websites

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ACT Early - ACT Early | Prevent radicalisation
Resources to deal with radicalisation
Keeping safe: how to spot and prevent online grooming and radicalisation | British Council
 

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