Prevent Duty Training
Understand your responsibilities under the Prevent Duty. Learn to identify radicalisation risks and make appropriate referrals through the Channel programme.
Course at a Glance
Duration
2 hours
Level
Level 1
Certification
CPD Certified
Modules
4 modules
Course Overview
This Prevent Duty training course provides essential knowledge for anyone working in sectors covered by the Prevent Duty under the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015. You will learn what the Prevent Duty means for your organisation, how to recognise signs that someone may be vulnerable to radicalisation, and how to make an appropriate referral through the Channel programme. The course is suitable for all staff across education, healthcare, local authorities, and other specified authorities.
Who Should Take This Course
- All staff in schools and further education colleges
- Healthcare professionals in NHS and private settings
- Local authority employees
- Police and criminal justice staff
- University and higher education staff
- Anyone working in a specified authority under the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act
Learning Outcomes
- Understand what the Prevent Duty is and who it applies to
- Recognise the signs and vulnerabilities that may lead to radicalisation
- Know how to raise concerns through appropriate channels
- Understand the role of the Channel programme
- Implement the Prevent Duty within your organisation
- Understand the balance between safeguarding and freedom of speech
Course Modules
4 modules covering all essential knowledge areas
Understanding the Prevent Duty
What the Prevent Duty is, the legal framework under the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015, the objectives of the Prevent strategy, and which organisations have a duty.
Radicalisation and Extremism
Understanding radicalisation as a safeguarding issue, the process of radicalisation, types of extremism (including extreme right-wing and Islamist extremism), and the vulnerabilities that increase risk.
Recognising and Responding to Concerns
Signs and indicators that someone may be being radicalised, how to respond to concerns appropriately, what to do if you have immediate concerns, and the importance of early intervention.
Channel and Making Referrals
Understanding the Channel programme, how to make a Prevent referral, what happens after a referral is made, and the multi-agency approach to supporting individuals at risk.
Assessment
Multiple-choice assessment with a pass mark of 80%. Unlimited retakes available at no extra cost.
Certification
On successful completion, you will receive a CPD-certified digital certificate. This can be used as evidence of Prevent Duty training compliance for Ofsted, CQC, or other regulatory inspections.
Renewal Guidance
The Prevent Duty training should be refreshed every 2-3 years, or when there are significant updates to the Prevent strategy or guidance. Some organisations require annual refreshers as part of their safeguarding training cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, for organisations listed as 'specified authorities' under the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015, Prevent Duty training is a statutory requirement. This includes schools, colleges, universities, NHS bodies, local authorities, and the police.
Yes, Module 4 provides a comprehensive overview of the Channel programme, including how to make a referral and what support is available to individuals accepted onto the programme.
This Level 1 course provides essential Prevent awareness. For DSLs, we recommend this course as a foundation, complemented by the full DSL training course which covers Prevent in more depth.
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