The GTA work with local police and regional co-ordinators for Prevent. Our approach to preventing the risk of radicalisation, is robust and comprehensive. We embed Prevent and the promotion of British Values into our Safeguarding Policy and Procedures.

 

We have a specific PREVENT action plan and risk assessment provided which is expected to be reviewed by the local Prevent Co-ordinator.

 

The GTA’s dedicated Prevent team aim to ensure all our staff, learners, parents, carers and employers are aware of the following:

• South Yorkshire radicalisation trends

• National developments within Prevent and radicalisation

• Reporting procedures and how to get support



The GTA has two dedicated Prevent leads to support the both the Staff and learners. All GTA staff have completed mandatory Home Office Prevent training and receive regular updates and training from the Prevent leads. The Prevent Leads have been WRAP3 trained and have also completed the enhanced Home Office Prevent training.



Tutors embed and exemplify British Values at every available opportunity to increase the learner’s knowledge and awareness of British Values and the risks of radicalisation. Our learners also complete four mandatory ETF modules at the start of their apprenticeship, the modules provide training on the following subject areas:

• Staying Safe online

• Who can you trust?

• Radicalisation and Extremism

• British Values



What are British Values?

Democracy:

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A culture built upon freedom and equality, where everyone is aware of their rights and responsibilities:

• Leadership and accountability

• Joint decision making

• Team meetings

• The right to protest and petition

• Receiving and giving feedback

• Rule of Law

 

The need for rules to make a happy, safe and secure environment to live and work:

• Legislation

• Agreed ways of working, policies and procedures

• How the law protects you and others

• Codes of conduct

 

Respect and Tolerance:



Understanding that we all don’t share the same beliefs and values. Respecting the values, ideas and beliefs of others whilst not imposing our own others.

 

• Embracing diversity

• The importance of religion, traditions, cultural heritage and preferences

• Tackling stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination

• Individual Liberty

• Protection of your rights and the right of others you work with

 

Equality and Human Rights:

• Personal Development

• Respect and Dignity

• Rights, choice, consent and individuality

• Values and principles



Preventing radicalisation children are vulnerable to extremist ideology and radicalisation. Similar to protecting children from other forms of harms and abuse, protecting children from this risk should be a part of a schools’ or colleges’ safeguarding approach. 

 

Extremism is the vocal or active opposition to our fundamental values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and the mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs. This also includes calling for the death of members of the armed forces. 



Radicalisation refers to the process by which a person comes to support terrorism and extremist ideologies associated with terrorist groups. There is no single way of identifying whether a child is likely to be susceptible to an extremist ideology. Background factors combined with specific influences such as family and friends may contribute to a child’s vulnerability. Similarly, radicalisation can occur through many different methods (such as social media) and settings (such as the internet). However, it is possible to protect vulnerable people from extremist ideology and intervene to prevent those at risk of radicalisation being radicalised. As with other safeguarding risks, staff are alert to changes in Learners behaviour, which could indicate that they may be in need of help or protection. Staff will use their judgement in identifying children who might be at risk of radicalisation and act proportionately which may include the designated safeguarding lead (or deputy) making a referral to the Channel programme. 



Channel is a programme which focuses on providing support at an early stage to people who are identified as being vulnerable to being drawn into terrorism. It provides a mechanism for the GTA to make referrals if they are concerned that an individual might be vulnerable to radicalisation. An individual’s engagement with the programme is entirely voluntary at all stages.



The GTA’s designated safeguarding lead (and any deputies) are aware of local procedures for making a Channel referral. As a Channel partner, the GTA may be asked to attend a Channel panel to discuss the individual referred to determine whether they are vulnerable to being drawn into terrorism and consider the appropriate support required.

 

For more information please contact one of our Safeguarding Team members, you will find their details under the Safeguarding tab.

 

Further links for Prevent support:

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/prevent-duty-guidance



If you're worried about someone being drawn into terrorism, make contact with the South Yorkshire Police Prevent Team by ringing 101 or call the Anti-Terrorist Hotline (can be anonymous) on 0800 789321.

 

In an emergency where your own or others' safety is at risk call 999.