Pastoral and well-being support

The PREVENT Duty aims to safeguard you from being drawn into terrorism. Here is some more information which you will cover in your sessions at InspireU:

What is PREVENT ?

PREVENT is a Government programme which helps to help safeguard young people and vulnerable adults from being drawn towards supporting extremism or terrorism. It aims to protect people from exploitation by radical groups or acting in extreme ways.

What is Extremism?

There are certain forms of extreme behaviour which are illegal and call for violence against others, incite hatred or try to inspire acts of terrorism. Exposure to violent extremism or extremist material is a significant safeguarding concern and we will always challenge this.

What is Radicalisation?

Radicalisation is the process by which a person comes to support terrorism or the forms of extremism which can lead to terrorism. Extremists or extremist organisations may try to take advantage of young people and vulnerable adults as a way to share their message and view with others.

What is Exploitation?

Manipulating or coercing young people and vulnerable adults into engaging in harmful activities, often by extremist groups, for their own gain, and taking advantage of their vulnerability and situation. What do I need to look out for? There is no single profile that could highlight an individual as vulnerable to radicalisation. An individual may experience a state of mind from circumstances where they can be influenced, led, inspired or exploited into extreme ways of thinking

“InspireU is a place that inspires and engages young minds. We believe in democracy and the laws of the country, where every individual has a voice that is heard and respected, no matter what their faith or belief. At InspireU we value discussion, debate and learning from others. We believe that division belongs in mathematics, not the classroom. There is no place for extremism in our college.”

If you are unsure, need help or are concerned for someone else then please contact one of the team, who will be able to help you.