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, police, community representatives, and local authorities across the country.
The toolkit is aimed at schools leaders for use in staff training, reviewing school practice and developing partnership working. It is for all schools, primary and secondary, across England. DIUS will be distributing a version adapted for further education colleges.
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 downloaded from this page, in the downloads section on the right hand side. A more comprehensive on-line version of the guidance on teachernet is also available.
Hard copies can be ordered from Prolog, reference: 00804-2008BKT-EN
A local approach
The particular issues facing school communities will vary across the country and schools 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.
