Prevent duty
FAO: HEADTEACHERS, SENIOR LEADERS, GOVERNORS, DSLS
What is the Prevent duty?
The Prevent duty requires all schools to "have due regard to the need to prevent people being drawn into terrorism", under the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015. The duty covers all types of extremism, whether political, religious or ideological.
What does it mean for your school?
You need to protect pupils from the risk of radicalisation, as part of your wider safeguarding duties and duty to promote the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils.
The designated safeguarding lead (DSL) must have Prevent awareness training.
What should I do if I have a concern?
Follow your school's usual safeguarding procedures. Discuss these with the DSL, and they will decide whether to involve other agencies such as the LA, police, social services, or Channel, the government’s programme for identifying and supporting those at risk of being drawn into terrorism.
Dani Lang – Senior School Improvement Advisor for Safeguarding & Inclusion