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<p>The Prevent programme is a strand of CONTEST – the UK’s strategy for countering
extremism – aimed at stopping people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism and
extremism. Schools are important to the Prevent strategy both in order to reduce risks
of radicalisation, and because schools should be safe spaces where children and young
people can challenge and discuss ideas around extremism. Training and information
for schools is provided mainly through local Prevent networks, funded by the Home
Office, and by the local police, who are best placed to work with schools and to provide
support tailored to their particular circumstances. The support available includes
trained experts who can deliver training and information in schools.</p><p> </p><p>
</p><p> </p><p>Since the publication of the Prevent strategy over 130,000 public sector
workers, including school staff, have been trained on tackling extremism and identifying
people at risk. Schools have access to a wide range of products to help them build
pupils’ resilience to extremism and radicalisation.</p><p> </p>
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