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What is PREVENT?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Prevent is one strand of the UK Government\u2019s CONTEST counter-terrorism strategy. Its aim is to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism or violent extremism by identifying risks early and offering appropriate support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>In Scotland, Prevent operates within a distinct Scottish safeguarding and child protection framework. It is delivered through existing child protection, wellbeing and safeguarding systems, not as a standalone or punitive process.<\/p>\n<p>Prevent in education is therefore:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Safeguarding-based<\/li>\n<li>Proportionate<\/li>\n<li>Rights-respecting<\/li>\n<li>Focused on early support and prevention<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>Legal and Policy Context in Scotland<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Schools and Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) settings in Scotland are required to have due regard to Prevent under UK legislation, while implementing it through:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland<\/li>\n<li>Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC)<\/li>\n<li>UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act<\/li>\n<li>Local authority child protection and safeguarding procedures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Prevent does not override Scottish child protection processes. Instead, it sits within them.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>PREVENT in Schools and ELCs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Prevent - Early years to secondary\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/speOvw4Cdro?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Schools and ELCs in Scotland are expected to:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>1. Maintain a Safe and Inclusive Ethos<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Promote respect, inclusion and equality<\/li>\n<li>Support learners to develop critical thinking, resilience and emotional wellbeing<\/li>\n<li>Create environments where children feel safe to express views and concerns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>2. Be Alert to Safeguarding Concerns<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Staff should be aware that radicalisation is a safeguarding concern, like other forms of harm.<\/p>\n<p>Potential indicators may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>sudden changes in behaviour or emotional wellbeing<\/li>\n<li>increased isolation<\/li>\n<li>fixation on extremist narratives<\/li>\n<li>expressions of hatred or violence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Prevent - Radicalisation\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HM_5-9veW5Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>No single sign is evidence of radicalisation. Concerns must always be considered in context.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>3. Follow Established Safeguarding Procedures<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Where concerns arise:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Staff must follow local authority child protection procedures<\/li>\n<li>Concerns are shared with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (Jessica.Burnett@dumgal.gov.uk)<\/li>\n<li>Decisions about next steps are made through multi-agency discussion, where appropriate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Prevent concerns are managed through the same pathways as other safeguarding concerns.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>4. 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<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Prevent is one strand of the UK Government\u2019s CONTEST counter-terrorism strategy. Its aim is to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism or violent extremism by identifying risks early and offering appropriate support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>In Scotland, Prevent operates within a distinct Scottish safeguarding and child protection framework. It is delivered through existing child protection, wellbeing and safeguarding systems, not as a standalone or punitive process.<\/p>\n<p>Prevent in education is therefore:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Safeguarding-based<\/li>\n<li>Proportionate<\/li>\n<li>Rights-respecting<\/li>\n<li>Focused on early support and prevention<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>Legal and Policy Context in Scotland<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Schools and Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) settings in Scotland are required to have due regard to Prevent under UK legislation, while implementing it through:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland<\/li>\n<li>Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC)<\/li>\n<li>UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act<\/li>\n<li>Local authority child protection and safeguarding procedures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Prevent does not override Scottish child protection processes. Instead, it sits within them.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>PREVENT in Schools and ELCs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Prevent - Early years to secondary\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/speOvw4Cdro?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Schools and ELCs in Scotland are expected to:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>1. Maintain a Safe and Inclusive Ethos<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Promote respect, inclusion and equality<\/li>\n<li>Support learners to develop critical thinking, resilience and emotional wellbeing<\/li>\n<li>Create environments where children feel safe to express views and concerns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>2. Be Alert to Safeguarding Concerns<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Staff should be aware that radicalisation is a safeguarding concern, like other forms of harm.<\/p>\n<p>Potential indicators may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>sudden changes in behaviour or emotional wellbeing<\/li>\n<li>increased isolation<\/li>\n<li>fixation on extremist narratives<\/li>\n<li>expressions of hatred or violence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Prevent - Radicalisation\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HM_5-9veW5Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>No single sign is evidence of radicalisation. Concerns must always be considered in context.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>3. Follow Established Safeguarding Procedures<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Where concerns arise:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Staff must follow local authority child protection procedures<\/li>\n<li>Concerns are shared with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (Jessica.Burnett@dumgal.gov.uk)<\/li>\n<li>Decisions about next steps are made through multi-agency discussion, where appropriate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Prevent concerns are managed through the same pathways as other safeguarding concerns.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>4. Deliver Relevant Curriculum Learning<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Prevent is supported through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Curriculum for Excellence \u2013 Health and Wellbeing<\/li>\n<li>Digital literacy<\/li>\n<li>Citizenship and rights education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Learning supports children and young people to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>understand risk and influence<\/li>\n<li>think critically about information<\/li>\n<li>develop respectful relationships<\/li>\n<li>know where to seek help<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>Schools and ELCs should ensure:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Staff understand Prevent within a Scottish safeguarding context<\/li>\n<li>Training is proportionate and appropriate to role<\/li>\n<li>Leaders provide clarity, reassurance and consistent messaging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>Inspection and Quality Assurance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>HMIe does not inspect Prevent as a standalone duty. Instead, they consider:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The effectiveness of safeguarding arrangements<\/li>\n<li>Professional learning in relation to PREVENT and impact<\/li>\n<li>Staff confidence in identifying and responding to concerns<\/li>\n<li>How wellbeing, inclusion and safety are promoted<\/li>\n<li>Whether procedures are understood and consistently applied<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> What is PREVENT? Prevent is one strand of the UK Government\u2019s CONTEST counter-terrorism strategy. Its aim is to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism or violent extremism by identifying risks early and offering appropriate support. In Scotland, Prevent operates within a distinct Scottish safeguarding and child protection framework. It is delivered through existing child protection, wellbeing and safeguarding systems, not as a standalone or punitive process. 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