Education, resources and guidance
The Prevent duty in education
Education practitioners must safeguard children and young people in England from extremists and extremist views in school. The council, Government and the and Community Safety Team are able to signpost and provide advice and support in this area.
The Department for Education’s (DfE's) ‘Prevent’ duty states:
“Safeguard children and young people in England from extremists and extremist views in school and in out of school hours learning and stop young people from becoming radicalised or acting on extreme views.”
The DfE provide through their Regional Advisors network specialist support to education settings. They can provide online training, webinars and guidance on Prevent Risk Assessments. Further advice can be sought from Christopher.sybenga@education.gov.uk.
Useful links
- The Prevent duty: safeguarding learners vulnerable to radicalisation
- DfE - Keeping Children Safe in Education
- DfE - Promoting fundamental British values as part of SMSC in schools
- Educate Against Hate
Keeping safe out of school
Out of school provision is an important part of social development for many young people. They can spend time with their peers away from home and school, taking part in shared activities and pursuing common interests. Out of school provision helps young people to gain confidence in their social and communication skills.
Making sure young people are safe at extra-curricular groups and activities is just as important as making sure they're safe at home and school. Parents and carers of young people who are looking to join a club, or who may already be involved in a club, need appropriate advice to help them make an informed choice and support young people to safely make the most of their leisure time.
The Department for Education has released guidance to help parents and carers when choosing a new out of school setting to help make sure young people are engaging with clubs and activities safely.