Prevent duty: training and support
Prevent training
Prevent training should be delivered to new staff at the earliest opportunity, as part of their induction.
It is for education providers to determine how frequently training should occur thereafter. This will be proportionate to the risk of terrorism and extremism in the local area and the phase of education or type of setting.
Staff training should consider what level of knowledge is proportionate for different roles.
Senior Leadership Team and Designated Safeguarding Leads should complete more in-depth training. This should include extremist ideologies, how to make Prevent referrals and how to work with Channel panels. It is recommended this training is updated at least every two years.
E-learning modules
The Home Office has developed three e-learning modules which are available on the East Sussex Learning Portal. East Sussex Learning Portal (ESLP) | East Sussex County Council
- Course: Prevent Duty Training - Course 1: Awareness (GOV.UK) offers an introduction to the Prevent duty.
- Course: Prevent Duty Training - Course 2: Referrals (GOV.UK) supports staff to make robust Prevent referrals.
- Course: Prevent Duty Training - Course 3: Channel or Prevent Multi-Agency Panel (PMAP) (GOV.UK) supports staff who may be asked to contribute to a Channel meeting.
Prevent resources for schools and colleges
The Department for Education has published advice for staff with responsibilities on the Prevent duty. This complements the Prevent duty guidance and signposts to other sources of advice and support. The Prevent duty: safeguarding learners vulnerable to radicalisation - GOV.UK
Educate Against Hate provide advice and resources for schools and colleges. This aims to safeguard and build resilience from radicalisation and extremism.
The Regional Prevent Education Co-ordinators website hosts training opportunities. This includes opportunities for Designated Safeguarding Leads and Governors. Please scroll all the way down to see all the training offers for different regions and sectors.
The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) provide advice specific to further education settings:
- Prevent legislation, guidance and resources to support settings to comply with the Prevent duty.
- Safeguarding and Prevent online training to support staff and Governors responsibilities.
London Grid for Learning has produced useful resources on Prevent The Prevent Duty | LGFL
Act Early provide practical help and guidance on spotting the signs of radicalisation.
Prevent resources for schools
Educate against hate provides government advice and trusted resources for schools to:
- safeguard students from radicalisation
- build resilience to all types of extremism
- promote shared values
This resource includes:
- classroom resources
- government guidance
- training for staff
- posters and leaflets
Act Early provides practical help and guidance on spotting the signs of radicalisation.
