Building resistance to extremism doesn’t mean having to teach young pupils explicitly about violent extremism. It is about building on what you do already and being prepared to have any difficult conversations, should they arise.
Schools are feeling the pressure to adopt clear practices that safeguard pupils against extremism following last year’s introduction of the Prevent statutory duty for frontline institutions nationwide.
Given the lack of clear guidance, and in some cases training, this can be difficult and many schools are struggling with how to fulfil this duty effectively. Various controversial incidents demonstrate how important it is to get it right when addressing topics like radicalisation and extremism in schools.
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