Prevent

Local multiagency safeguarding procedures regarding prevent and radicalisation: 

• Identifying adults who are vulnerable to radicalisation and violent extremism (llradultsafeguarding.co.uk)
• Safeguarding Children in Leicestershire and Rutland (lrsb.org.uk)

Schools and childcare providers should have clear procedures in place for protecting children at risk of radicalisation. General safeguarding principles apply to keeping children safe from the risk of radicalisation and are set out in the relevant statutory guidance:

• Working together to safeguard children (GOV.UK) 
• Keeping children safe in education (GOV.UK)

You can also access Home Office e-learning on:

• Prevent awareness (GOV.UK)
• Channel awareness (GOV.UK)

The NSPCC has launched a free 24-hour service for adults who need advice on how to talk to their children about issues related to radicalisation and terrorism. If you’re worried, you can call the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000 or visit the NSPCC dedicated helplines (nspcc.org.uk)

Prevent Radicalisation and Extremism by Acting Early (actearly.uk) is dedicated to helping friends and family of potentially vulnerable individuals spot the signs. If you're worried about someone close to you, it's important that you act early and share any concerns in confidence.
 
If you have concerns that someone is being exposed to extremism, you can find further advice by visiting prevent radicalisation and extremism by acting early (actearly.uk) and you can report it by visiting  report any online material promoting terrorism or extremism (GOV.UK)

Last updated: 16/05/2025 12:41