PREVENT 

Prevent is a government strategy designed to stop people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorist or extremist causes.

The Prevent strategy covers all types of terrorism and extremism, including the extreme right wing, violent Islamist groups and other causes.

How does the Prevent strategy apply to schools?

From July 2015 all schools (as well as other organisations) have a duty to safeguard children from radicalisation and extremism. 

This means we have a responsibility to protect children from extremist and violent views the same way we protect them from drugs or gang violence.

Importantly, we can provide a safe place for pupils to discuss these issues so they better understand how to protect themselves.

PREVENT Risk Assessment and Action Plan

Potential Risks:

1)	Students accessing extremist materials in school	VERY LOW RISK
	IT filters are in use at all times, making accessing unsuitable material very difficult. Tracking software allows staff to log any attempts to access extremist material and identify students.
2)	Students accessing extremist materials outside school	LOW / MEDIUM RISK
	PSHE lessons and assemblies focus on the dangers of extremism, educating students about the risks and what to do if they find or are encouraged to access extremist material. E-safety evenings for parents to show them how to set filters at home and what to be aware of.
3)	Students expressing extreme views or encouraging others to behave extremely	LOW RISK
	The pastoral system is understood by all students and they are confident to disclose to key staff. Staff are aware of PREVENT and dangers of extremism and report using the LOC form. PCSO contact in the city can be used to support messages about the dangers and legalities of extreme or radical behaviour.
4)	The school is becoming associated with extremist groups.	VERY LOW RISK
	External bookings carefully checked that they are not affiliated with extremism. Policies in place to deal with staff, students or visitors who express extremist or anti-British sentiments.

 

Key actions:

	Action Point	Timescale	Staff Responsible
1.	Ensure PSHE schemes are updated and reflect key messages about extremism	Annually	SMT in conjunction with PSHE Co-ordinator
2.	Ensure staff are kept up to date with PREVENT and can recognise potential warning signs of radicalisation	At least annually	SMT
3.	Ensure ICT filters and policies protect students, staff and visitors from extremist material	Annually	IT Network Manager
4.	Ensure students are aware of dangers and what to do if they feel at risk of radicalisation	Assembly programme, ICT curriculum, PSHE curriculum need updating annually	SMT  and Teaching Staff
5.	Discuss students at risk of radicalisation during safeguarding meetings	Weekly	Headteacher / Inclusion Staff
6.	Update risk assessment	Annually	SMT
7.	Consider external bookings, checking not affiliated with extremism	Ongoing	Academy Business Manager

British Values

At Discovery Primary Academy  we promote values which ensure that our children develop a strong sense of social and moral responsibility.

We prepare all our children for life in modern Britain because values such as individual liberty, democracy, the law, mutual respect and tolerance are embedded within the curriculum and the ethos at Discovery Academy.

In addition, these values are also promoted at various times throughout the year.

Our curriculum is broad and balanced, complies with legislation and provides a wide range of subjects which prepare students for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life in Modern Britain.

It actively promotes the fundamental British values and it extends beyond the classroom with a range of visits and experiences.

It promotes tolerance and respect for people of all faiths (or none), cultures and lifestyles through effective spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils. 

It is supported by a well-rounded programme of assemblies which offer a clear guidance of what is right and wrong.