GTA works with local police and regional Prevent contacts as part of its wider safeguarding arrangements. Our approach to preventing radicalisation is embedded within our safeguarding policies, procedures and day-to-day practice.

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We maintain a Prevent action plan and risk assessment to support our ongoing review of potential risks and the actions needed to keep learners, staff and visitors safe.

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Our aim is to ensure that staff, learners, parents, carers and employers are aware of:

• local and national risks linked to radicalisation and extremism

• reporting procedures and how to raise concerns

• where to access advice and support

 

GTA has dedicated Prevent leads who support both staff and learners. All staff complete mandatory Prevent training and receive regular updates and guidance. Prevent leads have completed additional training to support the organisation’s response to concerns and referrals.

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Tutors promote British Values throughout the learner journey and reinforce them through teaching, discussion and everyday practice. Learners also complete mandatory modules at the start of their apprenticeship to help build awareness of:

• staying safe online

• who to trust and where to get help

• radicalisation and extremism

• British Values

 

British Values

At GTA, British Values are promoted as part of creating a safe, respectful and inclusive learning environment. These values include:

 

Democracy
Encouraging learners to understand their rights and responsibilities, take part in discussions, give feedback and have a voice in their learning.

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The Rule of Law
Helping learners understand the importance of laws, rules, policies and codes of conduct in creating a safe and fair environment.

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Mutual Respect and Tolerance
Promoting respect for other people’s views, beliefs, backgrounds and choices, while challenging prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination.

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Individual Liberty
Supporting learners to make informed choices, express themselves appropriately and understand their rights and responsibilities within a safe environment.

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Preventing Radicalisation

Protecting learners from radicalisation is part of GTA’s wider safeguarding responsibilities. Radicalisation is the process by which a person may come to support extremist ideologies or terrorism.

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As with other safeguarding risks, staff remain alert to changes in behaviour, presentation or circumstances that may suggest a learner is vulnerable and in need of help or protection. Concerns are dealt with proportionately and may be passed to the designated safeguarding lead or deputy for further action.

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Where appropriate, the designated safeguarding lead or deputy may make a referral to the Channel programme. Channel is a voluntary, early-support programme for individuals who may be vulnerable to being drawn into terrorism. GTA safeguarding staff are aware of local referral procedures and, where required, may contribute to discussions about the support a learner may need.

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For further information or support, please contact a member of the safeguarding team using the details provided on this page.

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Further Prevent Support

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For more information about the Prevent duty, visit the government Prevent guidance page.

If you are worried that someone may be at risk of being drawn into terrorism, contact the South Yorkshire Police Prevent Team on 101 or the Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789321.

Calls to the hotline can be made anonymously.

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If there is an immediate risk to your safety or the safety of others, call 999.