Prevent Duty Training

All schools and registered childcare providers are required to help prevent the risk of people supporting terrorism or becoming terrorists. This is known as the Prevent duty.

The Prevent duty requires specified authorities such as education, health, local authorities, police and criminal justice agencies, such as prisons and probation, to help prevent the risk of people supporting terrorism or becoming terrorists. It is a key part of the Government’s counter-terrorism strategy.

The education sector plays a vital role in safeguarding students from radicalisation and intervening early to divert them away from extremist influences.

There is an online training package designed by DfE for school governors to understand their responsibilities and the importance of the Prevent duty.