British Values & PREVENT

British Values at Pledge2Learn

The Department for Education (DfE) requires all schools to ‘actively promote’ fundamental British values. Originally defined in the government’s 2011 ‘Prevent’ strategy, and outlined below.

Our Approach

At Pledge2Learn, these values are more than just a requirement; they are woven into the very ethos of our school along with our GRIT values.

Through a carefully designed curriculum and a developmental approach, we ensure our students grow their understanding of these principles over time. Our goal is to empower every child to become a responsible, empathetic, and active citizen in their community.

Safeguarding: The Prevent Duty

At Pledge2Learn, the safety and wellbeing of our students is our highest priority. As part of our wider safeguarding responsibilities, we fulfill the statutory Prevent Duty, which aims to protect children from the risk of radicalisation and extremist influences.

What is the Prevent Duty?

Prevent is part of the government’s counter-terrorism strategy (CONTEST). For schools, it means having "due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism." We treat this with the same importance as protecting children from other forms of harm, such as neglect or bullying.

Notice - Check - Share

In line with the updated Prevent Duty, our staff are trained in the Notice, Check, Share framework. This ensures that any concerns regarding radicalisation are identified early and handled through our robust safeguarding procedures, keeping our school community safe and supportive for all.

Our Approach

At Pledge2Learn, these values are carefully promoted through our curriculum, and are woven into the ethos of our school.

We have a developmental approach that enables children to develop their understanding of these values throughout their time at our school in order that they become responsible citizens

Notice (Signs)

Look for changes in behavior, such as withdrawal from family/friends, expressing extremist views, personal crisis, or isolation.

Check (Validate)

Discuss concerns with the School's Prevent lead / Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to gather more information and context before acting.

Share (Refer)

Where appropriate, report the concerns to the police or local authority using the Prevent referral form.

How We Implement Prevent

A Safe Space for Learning

We provide a curriculum (through PSHE and Assemblies) where students can discuss sensitive issues safely and develop the critical thinking skills needed to challenge extremist views.

Staff Training

All staff receive regular training to identify the signs of vulnerability and understand the referral process.

Online Safety

We maintain robust filtering and monitoring systems to protect students from harmful content online while at school.

Building resilience against extremism

By embedding values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect, we build student resilience against all forms of extremism.

If you're worried

If you are worried that a student may be vulnerable to extremist influences or is being radicalised, please contact our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL):

DSL Name: Emma Gill
Contact Email/Phone: Emma@pledge2learn.co.uk

Important: If you believe there is an immediate danger to a student or the community, please contact the police on 999.