PREVENT

The Prevent duty is a duty on all schools and registered early years providers to have due regard to preventing people being drawn into terrorism.

What is radicalisation?

It is when a person starts to support terrorism or forms of extremism that leads to terrorism.

• 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 suffering depression.
• They may demonstrate criminal behaviour.
• They may be groomed by others who promise them excitement, glory or freedom.

What are the signs?

• Overly sensitive about online viewing.
• 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 extremism content.
• Social isolation – especially if they had been social previously.
• Abnormal routines or travel patterns.
• Altered appearance.

For more information about the PREVENT duty click the link below: 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/protecting-children-from-radicalisation-the-prevent-duty