Extremism and radicalisation

17 October 2017

Terrorism and schools: are we doing enough?

Following publication of a report into how prepared London is for a terrorist incident, Matt Miller considers what the implications are for schools. As autumn descends on a year that will long be remembered for a litany of terrorist atrocities across the country, notably in London and Manchester, I...

Elizabeth Holmes

19 November 2015

The Prevent duty – guidance and training for schools

What can schools do to help keep children and young people safe from radicalisation and extremism? Elizabeth Holmes provides a summary of essential guidance, documents and training resources. Keeping children safe from radicalisation and extremism is now a top priority with important...

Suruthi Bala

6 November 2015

Radicalisation: thinking beyond Prevent

Suruthi Bala considers the new legal duties on schools in line with the Prevent duty and examines the errors of ‘BRIT’ – a hidden counter-terrorism project used in primary schools. There is no denying that the exploitation and radicalisation of children and young people is a real and significant...

Elizabeth Holmes

14 July 2015

Getting it right in RE

Following the publication of the report, A New Settlement: religion and belief in schools , Elizabeth Holmes caught up with Dr Mark Chater to find out where things stand for the subject. The report, by Charles Clarke and Linda Woodhead, has raised some interesting questions, not the least about...

Suruthi Bala

8 July 2015