Purpose

• Safeguard pupils from radicalisation and extremism under the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015.

• Promote British values: democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, respect and tolerance.

• Works alongside the school’s Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy.

Key Commitments

• Create a safe environment where pupils can discuss issues openly.

• Challenge prejudices, racism, intolerance, or extremist views.

• Develop pupils’ critical thinking, self-identity, and resilience to extremist influences.

• Protect pupils online with filtering and monitoring systems.

• Vet visitors and external speakers carefully.

Prevent Strategy Aims

• Stop people from being drawn into terrorism.

• Provide support and practical help to those at risk.

• Work with multi-agency partners, including Channel (support programme for individuals vulnerable to radicalisation).

Roles & Responsibilities

• Governors: oversee and monitor implementation.

• Headteacher: lead Prevent implementation and ensure training.

• DSL (Designated Safeguarding Lead): main Prevent contact, liaise with agencies, manage referrals.

• Staff: recognise and report concerns, promote British values.

• Pupils: respect differences, report concerns.

• Parents/Carers: work with the school to safeguard children.

Risk Assessment

• School context assessed as medium risk due to demographics, deprivation levels, pupil mobility, and online exposure.

• Reviewed annually.

Training

• All staff receive Prevent awareness training (signs of radicalisation, reporting, British values).

• DSL receives advanced WRAP (Workshop to Raise Awareness of Prevent) training.

• New staff trained at induction.

Safeguarding Procedures

• Concerns reported to DSL.

• DSL may: speak with child/parents, liaise with police/local authority, or refer to Channel.

• Follow statutory safeguarding and information-sharing rules.

Teaching & Curriculum

• Promote resilience through PSHE, open debate, critical thinking, anti-violence work, restorative approaches, and diversity education.

• Provide a safe space for dialogue and questioning.

External Agencies & Speakers

• All vetted to ensure alignment with school values.

• No platform for extremist, divisive, or harmful messages.

• Evaluated for effectiveness.

Wider Safeguarding

• Mentoring or external support offered if extremist influences are identified.

• School works closely with families, local partners, and agencies.

Legislative Framework

• Based on: Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015, Prevent Duty Guidance (2024), KCSIE, Education Act 2002, Equality Act 2010, Ofsted framework.

✅ In short: This policy ensures Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School protects pupils from radicalisation and extremism by embedding British values, training staff, monitoring risks, safeguarding pupils, using a strong curriculum, and working with families and external agencies.