1. Prevent – the local picture

2. Update on Prevent- Where are we now?
Community Cohesion Manager – Shahzad Tahir links to the Home Office and the police as part of the Prevent duty
Strategic group in the City Council meets regularly to oversee and monitor impact of actions
Schools – headteacher reference group meets each half term – action plan under development

3. What else?
Schools are at different levels of understanding and practice varies in the City
Variety of actions take place in schools – through networking with others and outside agencies such as the Reveal Theatre Group
Prevent duty applies to all schools
Can be used very positively to strengthen links with the local community

4. Implications for schools
Prevent and community cohesion are an integral part of safeguarding practice
Purpose of Prevent is to protect against potential future harm
Advice is available from the Prevent helpline – could result in referral to the multi agency Channel panel. Advice has resulted in a fall in inappropriate referrals

5. From Ofsted grade descriptors
Leaders consistently promote fundamental British values and pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.
Leaders promote equality of opportunity and diversity, resulting in a positive school culture. Staff and pupils work together to prevent any form of direct or indirect discriminatory behaviour. Leaders, staff and pupils do not tolerate prejudiced behaviour.
Safeguarding is effective. Leaders and staff take appropriate action to identify pupils who may be at risk of neglect, abuse or sexual exploitation, reporting concerns and supporting the needs of those pupils.
Leaders protect pupils from radicalisation and extremism. Staff are trained and are increasingly vigilant, confident and competent to encourage open discussion with pupils.

6. Prevent duty in the curriculum
Can be addressed effectively as part of promotion of British values
Strong thread in SMSC
WRAP (Workshop to raise awareness of Prevent) training delivered in many schools, available from Council and online

7. Where do I go for more information?
Online ideas and resources
Learn more about Channel
Prevent hotline

8. Remember Notice – check – share
Information should be available to all via school systems and procedures, published on school website including named responsible persons in school
This is part of the school’s safeguarding responsibility.