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Prevent Duty

Keeping Children Safe from Radicalisation and Extremism

At Caldecote Primary School, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. As part of our commitment to keeping children safe, we fully support the Government's Prevent Duty, which forms part of the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015.

The Prevent Duty requires schools to have "due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism". This is an important aspect of our wider safeguarding responsibilities and helps ensure that children are protected from radicalisation, extremist views and harmful influences.

What is Radicalisation?

Radicalisation is the process by which a person may come to support extremist ideologies or terrorist activities. Children and young people can be vulnerable to a range of influences, both online and offline, which may make them susceptible to extremist messages.

How We Support Children

At Caldecote Primary School, we promote a culture of respect, inclusion and understanding. Through our curriculum, assemblies, PSHE education, online safety teaching and wider personal development provision, we help children to:

  • Develop critical thinking skills.
  • Understand different beliefs, cultures and viewpoints.
  • Build resilience and self-confidence.
  • Recognise and challenge stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination.
  • Stay safe online.
  • Understand and respect fundamental British values:
    • Democracy
    • The Rule of Law
    • Individual Liberty
    • Mutual Respect
    • Tolerance of Different Faiths and Beliefs

We provide a safe environment where children feel able to discuss concerns, ask questions and explore issues appropriately.

How We Meet Our Prevent Duty

The school takes its Prevent responsibilities seriously and implements a range of measures, including:

  • Regular risk assessment and review of potential risks.
  • Staff training to help identify concerns and respond appropriately.
  • Effective safeguarding and reporting procedures.
  • Strong partnership working with external agencies.
  • Appropriate filtering and monitoring of school technology and internet access.
  • Promoting positive values, inclusion and belonging throughout school life.

We have developed a detailed risk assessment to ensure that our processes are robust and that our Prevent duties are carried out effectively (attached below).

What Parents Can Do

Parents and carers play a vital role in helping children stay safe. We encourage families to:

  • Talk openly with their children about current events and online activity.
  • Be aware of the websites, apps and social media platforms their children use.
  • Encourage respectful discussion and critical thinking.
  • Speak to the school if they have any concerns about their child's wellbeing, online activity or exposure to harmful influences.

Further Information for Parents

The following resources provide additional information and guidance about the Prevent Duty, radicalisation, extremism and online safety:

If you have any concerns about a child who may be vulnerable to radicalisation or extremist influences, please speak to a member of our safeguarding team. Any concerns will be treated seriously and managed in line with our safeguarding procedures.

  1. Caldecote Primary School PREVENT Risk Assessment - September 2026 pdf