What is the Prevent Strategy?

The Prevent Strategy is a government strategy designed to stop people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism in all its form.

The Prevent Duty

The Prevent duty requires all schools to "have due regard to the need to prevent people being drawn into terrorism", under the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015. The duty covers all types of extremism, whether political, religious or ideological.

What does it mean for a school?

As a school, we protect our pupils from the risk of radicalisation through our wider safeguarding duties and our duty to promote the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils. We do the following:

• Promote the fundamental British values through the school’s curriculum. 
• Make sure that school is a safe space for pupils to discuss sensitive topics, including terrorism and extremism.
• We have robust safeguarding procedures to identify children at risk. 
• We engage with the North East Lincolnshire's Local Authority risk assessment to determine the potential risk of individuals being drawn into terrorism in the local area. 
• We have measures in place to protect pupils from harmful online content, which includes appropriate filtering and monitoring systems.
• Our staff receive training to help them identify pupils at risk, challenge extremist ideas, and know how to act if they have a concern.

What is radicalisation?

It is when a person starts to develop extremist views or begins to support terrorism or forms of extremism that leads to terrorism. In some cases, they become involved with organisations or individuals who encourage the development of these ideas. There are some young people who are particularly vulnerable to radicalisation: 

• They are usually 13 years old or upwards but not always. 
• They may have a personality or identity crisis. 
• They may have unmet aspirations or have a personal crisis. 
• They may have a need for adventure or excitement. 
• They may feel that their culture or religion is under threat. 
• Individuals may feel socially isolated or be suffering depression. 
• They may demonstrate criminal behaviour. 
• They may be groomed by others who promise them excitement, glory or freedom. 

What are the signs? 

• Feeling isolated or expressions of “us and them” mentality. 
• Becoming more argumentative or domineering in their viewpoint – quick to condemn those who disagree with their opinions. 
• Downloading extremist content. 
• Social isolation – especially if they had been social previously. 
• Abnormal routines or travel patterns. 
• Altered appearance. 

Guidance and reference: 

• Prevent duty guidance: for England and Wales (accessible)
• Educate against Hate
• Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025
• E-Learning Prevent Duty Training

ACT Early Counter-Terrorism Website

We would like to draw your attention to the ACT Early Counter-terrorism website, which places a strong emphasis on early detection. This website is aimed at family and friends, encouraging them to call the Prevent advice line on 0800 011 3764.

You can access the website ACT Action Counters Terrorism. 

Prevent NEL Safer North East Lincolnshire - Prevent Terrorism

For further information, please see our Prevent Policy and Statement.

Old Clee Primary Academy is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive learning environment. Together, with your co-operation and vigilance, we can work towards preventing radicalisation and ensuring the well-being of all our pupils.