Preventing extremism: policies
You aren't required to have a distinct policy relating to the Prevent duty, though you may choose to have one. Look through the linked examples from primary and secondary schools to help you write your own.
- This is an optional policy
- Examples from primary schools
- Examples from secondary schools
This is an optional policy
It isn't necessary to have a policy specifically for preventing extremism.
However, we have found examples of some schools to have drawn up distinct policies on radicalisation that we've highlighted below.
What policies are required
Under the government's anti-radicalisation Prevent strategy, you do need to have:
- Robust safeguarding policies that identify children at risk of being drawn into terrorism, and set out protocols for ensuring visiting speakers are suitable and supervised appropriately
- ICT policies that ensure children are safe from terrorist and extremist material when accessing the internet in school, such as by establishing appropriate levels of filtering
See our model safeguarding policy, model online safety policy, and examples of ICT and acceptable use policies for help with establishing these.
Read more about schools' responsibilities for Prevent for more information.
Examples from primary schools
Infant school in West Sussex
Hassocks Infant School has a Prevent policy that covers areas such as:
- Indicators
- Procedures and referrals
- The role of the curriculum
- Staff training
- Prevent duty risk assessment
Download the policy from the bottom of this webpage.
School in Essex
Christchurch Primary School has a Prevent policy that covers:
- Procedures for referrals
- Role of the curriculum
- Role of the governing board
- Recruitment
- Staff training
Read the policy on the school's website.
Examples from secondary schools
School in Slough
St Joseph's Catholic High School has a policy that looks at:
- Risk assessments
- Working in partnership
- Staff training
- IT policies
- Building children's resilience to radicalisation
Download the Prevent policy from the school's policy page.
School in Wiltshire
The Wellington Academy's Prevent policy includes:
- Indicators of vulnerability
- Recognising extremism
- Procedure for referrals
- Role of the curriculum
- Staff training
You can find it under the 'safeguarding' tab on this policy page.