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<p>The Prevent strategy is designed to safeguard and support vulnerable people to
prevent them from being drawn into terrorism. Prevent does not target specific faiths
or ethnic groups, or children - it deals with all forms of extremism.</p><p>The Department
trusts teachers and other staff to exercise their professional judgment about whether
a Prevent referral is appropriate, as they do for all other safeguarding concerns.
Teachers are subject to professional requirements to safeguard pupil wellbeing, whilst
understanding, and acting within, statutory frameworks such as the Equality Act 2010.</p><p>Through
teacher referrals, local authorities can ensure that support is obtained for children
and young people who may be being exploited by radicalising influences. A referral
allows for a multi-agency safeguarding assessment to be conducted, where all referrals
are carefully assessed based on the specific details of the case. If a vulnerable
individual is found to not be at risk of radicalisation, the case is immediately closed
to Prevent. In these instances, they may be referred to other appropriate safeguarding
services so that they can receive the support they need, or no further action may
be taken.</p><p>Through Prevent training, the Department is equipping frontline professionals
with the skills and knowledge to safeguard vulnerable individuals from radicalisation.
There is specific e-learning available to ensure that when a referral is made, it
is robust, informed and with good intention, and that the response to that concern
is considered, and proportionate. This e-learning is available at: <a href="https://www.elearning.prevent.homeoffice.gov.uk/prevent_referrals/01-welcome.html"
target="_blank">https://www.elearning.prevent.homeoffice.gov.uk/prevent_referrals/01-welcome.html</a>.</p><p>The
Government is committed to assessing the effectiveness of the Prevent strategy, which
is why an independent review of Prevent is being carried out. The reviewer will be
able to consider criticisms and complaints of the current approach, as well as how
best to improve the UK’s strategy to support people vulnerable to being drawn into
terrorism.</p>
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