Counter-Extremism

The Safeguarding Process

It is important that schools respond proportionately to any concerns. Our experts will give you insight into the process, with case studies to help you ensure Prevent referrals are robust and well informed, and that your response is careful and considered, with the child’s best interest at heart.

What is the referral process and what makes a good referral?

A good referral is rooted in safeguarding procedure and follows the Notice, Check, Share approach.

What if a referral falls below threshold?

Do you have circle time where you discuss difficult issues and what's in the news?

What happens after a referral is made?

The plan of action could be support in school, bespoke lessons or an intervention provider or mentor.

What happens at a Channel panel?

They will aim to provide supportive intervention, mitigate risk and seek long-term solutions.

Case study - When we made a Prevent referral

The teacher knew the warning signs...the Prevent team was supportive and Mum was so grateful.

How I was deradicalised

They said if I didn’t pass English and Maths I would be nothing…I knew I wouldn’t pass and saw the far right as the only way forward.

Click here to see more in My Story

Discussion point:

Is ‘Prevent’ a regular item on your safeguarding meeting agenda?

How do you log and follow up on any concerns that don’t meet threshold?

Are you confident that ALL staff can respond proportionately to concerns, and understand the signs and behaviours attached to vulnerability?

Top tip:

Make sure ALL new staff and volunteers complete the general Prevent Awareness e-Learning and that your safeguarding team and senior leaders also complete the Prevent Referrals e-Learning module. If you are at an LGfL school, come to our face-to-face Prevent training .

Useful links and resources:

Choose an option below to explore each topic further:

Understanding Vulnerability A Whole-School Approach: Policy, Practice & Planning The Grooming Process The Safeguarding Process My Story: How I Was Radicalised