The Prevent Strategy Extremism and Radicalisation

The Prevent Strategy – Online Course

Course overview
This online course gives learners a practical introduction to the Prevent Strategy, extremism and radicalisation. Prevent forms part of the government’s counter-terrorism strategy and focuses on early intervention and support for people at risk of radicalisation, as well as pathways for disengagement for those already involved in terrorist activity. The course presents Prevent as an aspect of safeguarding and gives an overview of Contest, with particular relevance to healthcare. It takes approximately one hour, carries 1 CPD point and is CPD accredited.

Please note: This is an introductory, Level 1 course that provides awareness and knowledge of the Prevent Strategy. It does not replace any practical, regulated or role-specific training or safeguarding procedures an employer may require.

What the course covers
• What Prevent is, and an overview of Contest
• Extremism and radicalisation, and why radicalisation occurs
• Relevance of Prevent to healthcare and the health sector
• Radicalisation of vulnerable people, including tactics, the grooming triangle, push and pull factors and vulnerability factors
• Recruitment and prevention
• Notice, Check, Share
• The Channel Panel, Channel referrals and the Channel Programme
• Information sharing and deciding when to share

Who is it for?
The course is written at an introductory level and suits anyone who needs this training as part of their role, whether for induction, awareness, knowledge enhancement or refresher training. It is relevant to:
• Education professionals, including teachers, school leaders and school staff
• Healthcare providers, including doctors, nurses and mental health workers
• Local authority, social services and youth justice professionals
• Law enforcement and security personnel
• Community and faith leaders
• Public sector and civil service professionals

Practical benefits
• Build a clear understanding of Prevent, extremism and radicalisation
• Learn to recognise signs and vulnerability factors associated with radicalisation
• Understand how concerns can be shared and referred through Channel
• Understand your own responsibilities and role boundaries
• Support early identification and safeguarding of vulnerable people
• Provide evidence of understanding for staff induction
• Gain a free CPD-accredited certificate for professional development

What learners will be able to do
• Explain the core principles and terminology of the Prevent Strategy, extremism and radicalisation
• Recognise why the subject matters in day-to-day practice
• Identify common risks, concerns and situations relevant to the topic
• Understand individual responsibilities and role boundaries
• Apply good-practice principles in workplace situations
• Communicate effectively with relevant people when issues arise
• Recognise when advice, reporting or escalation is required
• Use the learning to support safer, more consistent practice

Is this training a legal requirement?
The supplied information describes a Prevent duty and states that teachers have a legal obligation to prevent radicalisation by identifying individuals at risk and referring them to the appropriate authorities. It also refers to public sector professionals ensuring compliance with the Prevent duty. Prevent is presented as part of the government’s counter-terrorism strategy and as aligned with established safeguarding duties. The text does not name the specific legislation, and it does not state that this course is mandatory for any particular role. Organisations should therefore confirm their own training requirements.

Assessment and certificate
Learners complete a quiz at the end of the course. After passing, they receive a CPD-accredited certificate instantly, which they can download or print at home for free. A hard copy can also be requested for delivery to a home or work address. Unlimited retakes are available for learners who want to improve their grade. The course is allocated immediately after purchase, with anytime access to the course material for 12 months. Downloadable workbooks are provided to complement the content. For organisations buying for others, a complimentary learner management system shows course progress, quiz results and certification, and a compliance matrix supports audits and inspections.