Preventing Radicalisation

The current threat from terrorism in the United Kingdom includes the exploitation of vulnerable people, including children, to involve them in terrorism or in activity in support of terrorism.

The normalisation of extreme views may also make children and young people vulnerable to future manipulation and exploitation.

• showing sympathy for extremist causes
• glorifying violence, especially to other faiths or cultures
• making remarks or comments about being at extremist events or rallies outside school
• evidence of possessing illegal or extremist literature
• advocating messages similar to illegal organisations or other extremist groups
• out of character changes in dress, behaviour and peer relationships
• secretive behaviour
• online searches or sharing extremist messages or social profiles
• intolerance of difference, including faith, culture, gender, race or sexuality
• work or writing that displays extremist themes
• attempts to impose extremist views or practices on others
• advocating violence towards others

 The internet provides children and young people with access to a wide-range of content, some of which is harmful. As a school we recognise that extremists use the internet, including social media, to share their messages.

At Fishponds CE Academy we are clear that exploitation and radicalisation should be viewed as a safeguarding concern. We believe that educating our children about radicalisation is really important and we work hard to ensure that every child and family feel part of our Fishponds family. Please see our Values pages for further details on how we do this.

If you have a concern about a child may be at risk of radicalisation then please contact a member of the Safeguarding team at Fishponds. Alternatively, follow the steps outlined in the leaflet from Bristol City Council below. If you would like more advice and links to resources that can help you talk about some of these issues then click on this link https://educateagainsthate.com/parents/?filter=online-safety

Designated Safeguarding Lead : Debbie Coker 

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads : Rebecca Goodman / Michelle Cahill.

These people can be contacted via the school office on 01179030491

Click here to view new Counter Terrorism Advice website https://actearly.uk/ 

Phone 0800 0113764 for the Prevent Advice Line. This line is for friends, families or members of the community to phone for advice regarding issues around Prevent.

Please see the public leaflet for more information from Bristol City Council