The 2011 Prevent strategy included three main objectives:

• To respond to the ideological challenges of radicalism and extremism and prevent the threat that society faces from individuals and groups who promote such ideals.
• Prevent people from being drawn to terrorism through the provision of relevant support and advice that adopts a rights-based early intervention approach.
• Work with specified authorities, including ‘sectors and institutions’ to identify radicalisation and extremism in British society.

Signs that a child may have been radicalised might include:

Radicalisation can be really difficult to spot. Signs that may indicate a child is being radicalised include:

• • islating themselves from family and friends
  • talking as if from a scripted speech
  • unwillingness or inability to discuss their views
  • a sudden disrespectful attitude towards others
  • increased levels of anger
  • increased secretiveness, especially around Internet use

If you are concerned about radicalisation, YOU MUST REPORT IT.

CHA Safeguarding Team (safeguarding@chacademy.co.uk)

Government helpline: https://report-extremism.education.gov.uk/     Tel: 020 7340 7264

RELATED LINKS:

NSPCC: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/reporting-abuse/dedicated-helplines/protecting-children-from-radicalisation/

Gov.uk: GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-help-if-youre-worried-about-someone-being-radicalised