The Vyne School HomeEthos Information Pupil PremiumCurriculum More Safeguarding British Values Prevent Prevent Strategy Challenging Extremist ideology Supporting Vulnerable People Working with institutions Prevent Guide What is Prevent? Prevent aims to stop people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism. It is part of the Government's Counter Terrorism Strategy. What is Terrorism? Terrorism is the unlawful use of violence or a threat of violence to support a belief or ideology. What is extremism? Extremism is the use of extreme behaviour to support a belief or ideology. Not all extremism is harmful or criminal, but sometimes those who behave in an extreme way can go on to become terrorists. Prevention is better than the cure The Hampshire Constabulary Prevent Team, in partnership with local authorities and other partnership agencies, is working to stop people becoming or supporting terrorists. They are doing this by building stronger, safer communities who feel empowered to reject extremism and terrorism in all its forms. The threat Although extremely rare in the UK, terrorism is a danger to us all. The communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight can be threatened by a minority of people who encourage or glorify violence in the name of a political ideology or a religion. The most severe threat to the UK is currently from people returning from international war zones such as Syria and Iraq. Other threats include people who espouse racist or anti-religious views thereby stirring up hatred which can lead to violence. Hampshire Constabulary and The Vyne’s Aim Our aim is to help people, to prevent them from being drawn into terrorism or extreme violence. We do this by supporting those people who are vulnerable to becoming extremists; by working with institutions and sectors and also challenging extremist ideologies. Safeguarding options are used to ensure that the individual is protected and that communities remain safe. Contact If anyone has concerns about an individual, please call the Hampshire Constabulary non-emergency number, 101, or email prevent.engagement@hampshire.pnn.police.uk Alternatively, call the Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321 If you see extremist material online The internet is used by some people to promote terrorism and extremism. Hampshire Constabulary is committed to protecting citizens but we rely on people to tell us about it. Visit https://www.gov.uk/terrorism-national-emergency/reporting-suspected-terrorism which is dedicated web page where you can report online content you think might be illegal or which you find offensive. What has The Vyne done so far?.. All staff at the Vyne have been briefed on the 'Prevent' strategy both by email and in our full staff Our Strategy has been discussed with governors, and then approved and shared with parents and The Deputy Headteacher and Assistant Headteacher attended a briefing with the local Constabulary meeting staff covering all aspects of 'Prevent' The Pastoral teams at The Vyne have been fully briefed about Prevent; implications for the school and its pastoral programme as well as actions and changes in current practice. An assembly has been delivered by the Headteacher to the whole school regarding Prevent. Citizenship and RE lessons cover issues regarding terrorism and radicalisation through discussions on diversity and belonging. Topics are covered in all year groups with a focus on the Rights of the Child which highlights where children are vulnerable and susceptible to radicalisation. Vyne students are encouraged to tackle these issues through debate, role play and using case studies. Partners in excellence Basingstoke Consortium EMI Sound Foundation Fujitsu Basingstoke Alliance [The Vyne School - Vyne Road - Basingstoke - RG21 5PB] [enquiries@vyne.hants.sch.uk] [01256 473003] This site uses cookies from Google to deliver its services and to analyze traffic. Information about your use of this site is shared with Google. By using this site, you agree to its use of cookies. LEARN MOREGOT IT