What sort of advice do schools get and what is the Prevent strategy? How helpful is government advice to schools in meeting the challenge of radicalisation? Starter What sort of advice do schools get and what is the Prevent strategy? Project: Exploring issues of extremism and radicalisation through enquiry. School: Addey and Stanhope School, London. Date: September 2016

Prevent Strategy The Prevent strategy responds to the ideological challenge we face from radicalisation and aspects of extremism including terrorism and the threat we face from those who promote these views Prevent works with a wide range of sectors (including education, criminal justice, faith, charities, online and health) to address the challenges of radicalisation It describes the responsibilities that schools have in dealing with these issues How helpful is government advice to schools on Prevent in meeting the challenges of radicalisation, terrorism and extremism? Work with a peer to identify positives/negatives of this advice Prevent handout

Suggestions for the Government The risks of doing nothing Useful community partners Safeguarding and use of social media Staff training What is taught in subjects Building resilience Suggestions for the Government

What advice should the government provide to schools? Write your own guidance for schools about how to address radicalisation and extremism You can agree and disagree with the current government guidance but you must explain your thinking. The next slide may help you structure your answer. Complete for homework

What advice should the government provide to schools? How and why are young people radicalised? How can schools meet the challenge of radicalisation and extremism in their communities? What are the most immediate things the government can do to help schools? What longer term advice and support can government provide to schools? What do you think would be the least helpful advice government might provide to schools?