Prevent

Under section 26 of the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015, we are aware that we must have due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism, and that this is known as the Prevent Duty.

In order to fulfil the Prevent Duty staff have received information and training to help them to identify children who may be vulnerable to radicalisation, and the school is committed to accessing further training to ensure that all staff are up to date and aware of this duty. If staff do identify children for whom this may be a concern they should apply the usual referral process and Child Protection procedures and pass this information to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).

The Designated Safeguarding Lead will contact the Prevent Coordinator should there be concerns about a child or family linked to potential radicalisation or extremism. The Prevent Coordinator will then assist the DSL regarding whether a referral is appropriate and whether this child or family will need to be referred to the Channel Panel. The Prevent Coordinator can be contacted at prevent@calderdale.gov.uk

We will also incorporate the promotion of fundamental British Values into assemblies and PSHE in order to help build pupils’ resilience and enable them to challenge extremist views.

Radicalisation will also be considered within current E-Safety policies, procedures and curriculum in terms of having suitable filtering in place and also raising awareness with staff, parents and children about the increased risk of online radicalisation, through the use of the internet, Social Media and Gaming.

The following links provide advice and support for parents: