Learning together to be safe: a toolkit to help schools contribute to the prevention of violent extremism
This toolkit responds to calls from schools for more practical advice. It is the product of discussions with young people, teachers, the police, community representatives and local authorities across the country.
The toolkit is aimed at school leaders for use in staff training, reviewing school practice and developing partnership working. It is for all schools, primary and secondary, across England. A version adapted for further education colleges is available from the BIS website.
The toolkit gives background information on the threat from violent extremist groups of various kinds and on what might make young people vulnerable, and practical advice for building resilience and managing risks.
The printed version of the core sections of the toolkit can be ordered or downloaded from our publications site. A more comprehensive online version of the guidance is also available on the teachernet website.
A local approach
The particular issues facing school and college communities will vary across the country. Schools and colleges need to be part of a local partnership approach, tailored to meet local challenges.
All local authorities have been asked to provide customised local information and to lead in making sure local schools have the support they need to implement the toolkit.
A local tailoring checklist to assist local partners and a completed local tailoring example from the London Borough of Harrow are both available to assist local partners.
Please contact your local authority for further information relating to your area.
