PREVENT STRATEGY
The aim of the Prevent strategy is to reduce the threat to the UK from terrorism by stopping people being drawn into terrorism. Extremism is defined 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. Extremism is not exclusive to any section of society and can take many forms. Radicalisation is defined as the process by which a person comes to support terrorism and extremist ideologies associated with terrorist groups.
We are required to take a risk-based approach to the Prevent duty, under paragraph 14 of the Home Office’s statutory guidance. This document demonstrates our awareness of the specific risks of extremism and radicalisation in our school and our area.