Prevent Duty
Radcliffe on Trent Junior School Prevent Duty Risk Assessment
Radcliffe on Trent Junior School recognises its duty under Section 26 of the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 to have due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism.
The school understands that protecting children from the risk of radicalisation is part of its wider safeguarding responsibilities.
This risk assessment identifies potential risks within the school environment and outlines the actions in place to mitigate these risks. The risk assessment is monitored by the Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body.
Prevent Lead: Headteacher – Clare Allsopp
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Headteacher
Safeguarding Governors: Margaret Anne Dickie and Graham Bodman
Local Context
Radcliffe on Trent Junior School recognises that risks associated with radicalisation may arise from:
- Online exposure to extremist or harmful content
- Influence from individuals or groups promoting extremist ideologies
- Social isolation or vulnerability that may make pupils susceptible to extremist narratives
- Exposure to misinformation, conspiracy theories or intolerant views online
The school works in partnership with the Local Authority, police and safeguarding partners to ensure awareness of any local emerging risks.
Prevent Risk Assessment
1. Staff Training and Awareness
Risk | Mitigation | Monitoring | Responsible |
Staff may not recognise signs of radicalisation or know how to respond. | All staff and governors read and understand safeguarding guidance including Prevent requirements. The Prevent Lead ensures staff are informed of their duties under Prevent. Staff and governors complete Channel awareness training and understand referral processes. The Headteacher has attended WRAP training and LA Prevent briefings. Prevent awareness is included in safeguarding updates and staff discussions using case studies. New staff receive Prevent training as part of induction. | DSL maintains a training register. Prevent awareness is revisited during safeguarding updates and reviewed annually. | Headteacher / Safeguarding Governor / Holistic Committee |
Staff understand how to raise concerns and follow safeguarding procedures. | Staff record safeguarding concerns through CPOMS and escalate concerns to the DSL in line with safeguarding procedures. | Regular monitoring of safeguarding records. | DSL |
2. Policies and Governance
Risk | Mitigation | Monitoring | Responsible |
Prevent duty not embedded in school policies. | The school adopts the Nottinghamshire County Council Safeguarding Policy, which includes Prevent responsibilities. All staff read and understand the policy. The safeguarding policy is available on the school website for parents and stakeholders. Prevent responsibilities are discussed with staff during policy updates. | Policies are reviewed annually by governors to ensure they remain compliant with statutory guidance. | Headteacher / Safeguarding Governor |
Relevant policies supporting Prevent include:
- Child Protection Policy
- Behaviour Policy
- Anti-Bullying Policy
- Online Safety Policy
- Lettings Policy
- Visitors Policy
3. Safeguarding Procedures and Partnership Working
Risk | Mitigation | Monitoring | Responsible |
Failure to identify or act on safeguarding concerns related to radicalisation. | Staff record concerns through CPOMS in line with safeguarding procedures. The DSL reviews concerns and liaises with appropriate agencies where required. Referrals are made in accordance with safeguarding thresholds and may include Prevent or Channel referrals where appropriate. | DSL regularly reviews safeguarding records and referral outcomes. | DSL / Headteacher |
The school works in partnership with:
- Local Authority/ NSCP services
- Police Prevent teams
- Multi-agency safeguarding partners
All staff understand how to report concerns about pupils, colleagues or members of the community.
The Single Central Record is maintained and updated regularly to ensure all staff and volunteers have appropriate safeguarding checks.
External providers and training organisations are subject to safeguarding checks.
External speakers or visitors are subject to due diligence checks to ensure content aligns with school values.
4. Online Safety
Risk | Mitigation | Monitoring | Responsible |
Pupils accessing extremist or harmful content online. | School ICT systems are filtered and monitored by Frogbox IT to prevent access to inappropriate or extremist material. Filtering updates are applied when necessary to maintain safe access. | Filtering systems are reviewed regularly with the IT provider. | HT (lead DSL)/ Computing Lead / SBM / Online Safety Governor |
All school devices are supplied and managed through the school's IT provider and meet safeguarding standards.
Pupils are taught how to stay safe online through the computing curriculum and PSHE.
Teachers regularly discuss online safety and encourage pupils to report concerns.
5. Curriculum
Risk | Mitigation | Monitoring | Responsible |
Pupils may not develop resilience to extremist narratives or intolerance. | The curriculum promotes a sense of belonging, self-esteem and respect for others through PSHE, RE, assemblies and themed topics. Opportunities for critical thinking and respectful discussion are developed throughout the curriculum and pupil voice activities. | Curriculum leaders review PSHE provision annually. | Curriculum Leader / PSHE Leader |
Curriculum opportunities include:
- PSHE and circle time discussions
- British Values and ‘No Outsiders’ assemblies
- Religious Education lessons exploring beliefs and cultures
- Visits to local places of worship
- Community visitors sharing cultural and religious perspectives
- Participation in various pupil councils and committees and democratic decision-making
Pupils learn about national, regional and ethnic identities within the UK and the importance of mutual respect.
6. British Values
Risk | Mitigation | Monitoring | Responsible |
Pupils lack understanding of democratic values and respect for others. | School values are agreed by pupils, staff, parents and governors. Assemblies and reward systems reinforce these values. Curriculum themes promote tolerance and understanding. | School values and British values promotion are reviewed through pupil voice and curriculum monitoring. | HT / DHT/ PSHE Leader |
Pupil leadership opportunities include:
- Various council groups in school – e.g. School Pupil Council, Sports Council, Eco Committee, Learning Leaders, OPAL Play leaders, Anti Bullying Champions
- Participation in Rushcliffe Pupil Parliament
These experiences model democratic participation and responsible citizenship.
7. Visitors
Risk | Mitigation | Monitoring | Responsible |
Visitors could expose pupils to inappropriate or extremist views. | All visitors report to reception and sign in. Visitors must wear identification badges while on site. Volunteers and regular visitors are subject to DBS checks where appropriate. | Visitor procedures monitored by school leadership. | Headteacher / Office Manager / DSL |
Visitors are expected to adhere to safeguarding expectations and the school’s visitor policy.
8. Lettings
Risk | Mitigation | Monitoring | Responsible |
School premises could be used by groups promoting extremist views. | The Lettings Policy includes Prevent duty guidance. External organisations using school premises must agree to adhere to safeguarding and Prevent expectations. | Lettings agreements monitored by school leadership. | Headteacher / Office Manager |
Monitoring and Review
This Prevent Risk Assessment is monitored through:
- Safeguarding monitoring by the HT and DSL team
- Governor safeguarding oversight
- Annual review
- Staff safeguarding updates
- Curriculum review processes
The risk assessment will be reviewed annually or sooner if national or local risk levels change.
Approved by Governing Body: March 2026
Review cycle: Annually
Next review: March 2027