Assess the Risk
Assess the risk of a child being drawn into terrorism and their support for extremist ideas. You can do this by using robust safeguarding policies to identify children at risk, devise a relevant intervention plan and select the most appropriate referral option.
Work in Partnership
Work in partnership with your local safeguarding children board to ensure you’re following the correct policies and procedures.
Staff Training
Train your staff to identify children at risk of being drawn into terrorism and challenge extremist ideas. Having staff who can both recognise the signs of extremism and counter the online extremism rhetoric and narrative are both equally critical - staff training is vital in this regard.
Appropriate Filtering
Implement strict IT policies that allow for an appropriate level of filtering. These IT policies should be implemented as a precautionary measure, not as a response to an incident.
Be Prepared
Be prepared for Ofsted inspectors wanting to see your school’s approach to keeping children safe from the dangers of radicalisation and extremism. Otherwise, you may be subject to regulatory action.
Educate Students
Educate your students on critical evaluation. They should be aware of content that may be trying to influence them to follow extremist views. There are many sources providing help and guidance on how to do this, including the Digital Literacy website.
Take Responsibility
Take responsibility for reporting concerns. It is now the law for any individual to follow the appropriate safeguarding reporting procedure.