Prevent duty

Online Safety for Learners with SEND Developed by Kent County Council, this guidance supports schools and education settings in understanding how to build resilience to extremism for children and young people with SEND. The resource offers practical advice on education, technology, and communicating online safety rules effectively. It includes strategies for engaging parents and carers in […]

Since September 2015, further education and skills providers have been under a legal duty to have due regard to the risk of learners being drawn into terrorism and they must also actively promote fundamental British values. Young people’s age and cognitive development can make them particularly susceptible to extremist ideas and targeting, which in turn […]

Download, print and display this poster in staff areas to raise awareness of the Prevent duty.

A short video from the Department for Education and Home Office on the importance of education in protecting students and learners from radicalisation.

These templates are for: registered early years settings maintained schools academies non-association independent schools further education and skills providers They support you to assess the risk of children, young people or adult learners being radicalised into terrorism, including online. The risk assessment template can help you demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the terrorism threat […]

This document sets out terms relevant to the Prevent duty guidance 2023.

This short briefing note explains what the key changes in the updated Prevent duty guidance are for those in leadership and safeguarding roles in higher education providers. It covers what the key changes are, how the changes affect higher education providers, and signposts the support available to them in implementing Prevent.

This short briefing note explains what the key changes in the updated Prevent duty guidance are for those in leadership and safeguarding roles in local authority children’s services teams. It covers what the key changes are, how the changes affect local authority children’s services teams, and signposts the support available to them in implementing Prevent.

This short briefing note explains what the key changes in the updated Prevent duty guidance are for those in leadership and safeguarding roles in further education and skills providers. It covers what the key changes are, how the changes affect further education and skills providers, and signposts the support available to them in implementing Prevent.

This short briefing note explains what the key changes in the updated Prevent duty guidance are for those in leadership and safeguarding roles in schools and early years providers. It covers what the key changes are, how the changes affect schools and early years providers, and signposts the support available to them in implementing Prevent.

Guidance for further education (FE) providers in England on the Prevent duty in work-based learning environments

This self-assessment template assists colleges and providers in the further education and skills (FE) sector in England to review their Prevent responsibilities. This template helps providers to understand how well embedded their policies and practices are, and to encourage a cycle of continuous review and improvement. The tool has been designed to assist the FE sector […]

This sector specific guidance for further education institutions in England and Wales subject to the Prevent duty is additional to, and is to be read alongside, the general guidance contained in the revised Prevent duty guidance issued on 7th September 2023. This guidance provides an overview of the responsibilities further education providers have under the […]

All individuals and organisations who are involved in the further education sector need to be aware of the Prevent duty and their responsibilities under it. This e-learning package from the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) will help those working in further education settings understand the duty, fundamental British values and how to keep their learners […]

Regional Education Prevent Co-ordinators play a key role in the delivery of Prevent, providing schools, further education (FE) and higher education (HE) providers with support to build resilience against the dangers of radicalisation. They do this through strategic engagement with senior leaders and through the provision of advice, support and training (including WRAP – workshops to raise […]

Channel is a multi-agency programme across England and Wales that provides support to anyone vulnerable to being drawn into or supporting terrorism. In Scotland, the programme is known as Prevent Multi-Agency Panel (PMAP). This course is for: Local authority Channel panel or PMAP chairs Channel or PMAP members anyone who may be asked to contribute […]

This course is primarily designed for Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL), Prevent professionals or equivalent roles who make Prevent referrals. If that responsibility is a part of your job role, regardless of your job title, then this course is for you. This course builds on your existing awareness of Prevent and will explain how to make […]

This course is for anyone new to Prevent. If you’re unsure what Prevent is and what signs to look for when it comes to risks of radicalisation, awareness is the first course in our Prevent duty training. This course will give you an introduction to the Prevent duty, the forms of extremism and terrorism threatening […]

Booklet and supporting slide pack to help parents and carers understand Prevent and combat extremism and radicalisation.

Self-assessment template created by the Department for Education to help schools better understand how well they meet their Prevent duty responsibilities.

Non-statutory guidance by the Department for Education for designated safeguarding leads to help safeguard learners vulnerable to radicalisation. 

Informative website providing guidance and support for anyone who is concerned that someone they know may be at risk of radicalisation or extremism.

Video training resources to provide guidance for teachers on how to implement the Prevent duty.

Video resource and CPD session plan for teachers centred around former extreme right-wing member Robbie.

Three videos created by the Home Office which provide an overview of Prevent.

Guidance to support schools and share good practice of promoting fundamental British values.

Guidance for professionals on safeguarding and child protection, with specific reference to autistic young people.

Informational video about the Educate Against Hate website aimed at teachers.

Guidance on what to consider when hosting external speakers at school venues.

Government training for staff who may be asked to contribute to, site on or run a Channel Panel.

Government training to support staff in responding to concerns proportionately and making robust referrals.

Advice for school staff to help keep children safe from extremism, produced by Educate Against Hate

A Prevent myth-buster explaining the facts behind some common misconceptions.

Government training to help staff understand and implement the Prevent duty.

A step-by-step guide on how to implement the Prevent duty in your school, from the London Borough of Ealing.

Statutory advice for FE institutions on safeguarding young people from being drawn into terrorism.

Advice on Prevent duty good practice for schools which complements the statutory guidance.

A range of resources to assist schools with meeting the legal requirements of their ‘Prevent duty’.

Current Prevent duty guidance for schools and childcare providers about preventing pupils from being drawn into terrorism.