We recognise that protecting children from the risk of radicalisation forms an important part of our wider safeguarding responsibilities. This responsibility is consistent with our duty to safeguard pupils from all other forms of harm and abuse. We understand that vulnerable individuals can be influenced or exploited by extremists, who often target young people in an attempt to create division or isolate them on the basis of race, faith, background or belief.

As part of this, we follow the Prevent Duty, which is a statutory requirement for schools under the Counter‑Terrorism and Security Act 2015. The Prevent Duty requires schools to take steps to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism by:

• identifying children who may be vulnerable to radicalisation,
• providing appropriate safeguarding measures and early intervention,
• ensuring staff are trained to recognise signs of concern, and
• promoting fundamental British values such as democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs.

The Government’s Counter‑Extremism Strategy defines extremism as:

“vocal or active opposition to fundamental British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs, together with calls for the death of members of our armed forces, whether in this country or overseas.”

Through our safeguarding practices, curriculum, staff training and inclusive ethos, we are committed to supporting pupils to develop the resilience, critical thinking and understanding they need to resist extremist influence and stay safe.