Prevent Duty Training

Prevent Duty Training

This course equips staff with the knowledge and confidence to meet their statutory Prevent Duty responsibilities. Learners will explore how to identify signs of radicalisation, understand safeguarding obligations, and apply proportionate responses in line with government guidance.

Practical scenarios highlight how to balance vigilance with empathy, ensuring vulnerable individuals receive appropriate support.

By the end of training, participants will be able to recognise risks, escalate concerns effectively, and contribute to a safe, inclusive environment that protects both learners and communities.

Aligned with the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015, this training supports compliance, professional confidence, and a whole-setting approach to safeguarding.

Course Information

• Course Duration: 2- 3 hours
• Course Level: Level 2
• Certificate: 2-year certificate
• Max Delegates: 12
• Practical: No
• Mode: Face-to-Face/Blended

Prevent Duty Course Outline:

This prevent training aims to increase knowledge around recognising the signs of radicalisation.

1: Awareness of Threats & Risks of Radicalisation

• What radicalisation is
• Current threats and risks in society
• Recognising signs of radicalisation

2: The Process of Radicalisation

• Stages of radicalisation
• Factors that lead to radicalisation
• Examples showing the radicalisation process

3: Identification of Vulnerability

• Recognising people at risk
• Key signs of vulnerability
• Assessing risk and vulnerability in different situations

4: Awareness of Opposing Ideologies

• Understanding Far Right beliefs
• Understanding Global Jihadist beliefs
• Comparing both ideologies
• Effects of these beliefs on people and communities

5: Legal Duties (Counter Terrorism & Security Act 2015)

• Overview of the Counter Terrorism & Security Act 2015
• Legal duties under the Prevent Duty
• Applying the Prevent Duty in your organisation
• Examples and practical uses of the law

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Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this prevent duty training, learners will:

• Understand threats and risks of radicalisation and recognise its signs.
• Describe the stages and contributing factors of the radicalisation process.
• Identify individuals at risk and assess vulnerability indicators.
• Compare Far Right and Global Jihadist ideologies.
• Explain the key provisions of the Counter Terrorism & Security Act 2015 and implement the Prevent Duty within their organisation.

Participants will be trained to spot and handle radicalisation risks, follow the law, and help keep the community safe.

Who is the Prevent training for:

The Prevent Duty Training is designed for professionals who have a safeguarding responsibility or work in environments where they may encounter vulnerable individuals. Typical audiences include:

• Education staff – teachers, tutors, support staff, and administrators in schools, colleges, and universities
• Health and social care workers – nurses, care staff, and frontline practitioners
• Public sector employees – local authority staff, housing officers, and community workers
• Safeguarding leads and managers – those overseeing compliance and risk management
• Voluntary and private sector staff – especially those engaging directly with the public

This makes it suitable for anyone who needs to understand their statutory Prevent Duty obligations and ensure they can spot, respond to, and escalate concerns about radicalisation appropriately.

Course Benefits

This training builds understanding of Prevent Duty, equips staff to spot radicalisation, strengthen safeguarding practice, ensure compliance, and create safe, inclusive environments.

• Ensure organisation-wide compliance with statutory Prevent Duty requirements and safeguarding legislation.
• Equip staff with role-relevant skills tailored to education, health, care, and public sector responsibilities.
• Strengthen team confidence by aligning safeguarding practice across departments and roles.
• Learn how to recognise early signs of radicalisation and respond proportionately.
• Build confidence in escalating concerns through correct reporting channels.
• Apply practical, scenario-based learning to reinforce safeguarding in real workplace contexts.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive environment that protects learners, colleagues, and the wider community.
• Access in-house training options for staff teams, delivered on-site for convenience and consistency.
• Benefit from discounted booking when scheduling two half-day sessions on the same day at the same venue.

Prevent Duty Training: Why It Matters

Prevent Duty training is a statutory requirement for specified public sector workers in the UK and a vital part of the national counter-terrorism strategy (CONTEST). Its purpose is to equip professionals with the skills to safeguard individuals vulnerable to radicalisation and prevent involvement in terrorism.

Key Importance of Prevent Duty Training

• Legal Compliance: Under the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015, specified authorities (including education, healthcare, local government, and police) must “have due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism.” Training ensures organisations meet this obligation.
• Early Intervention and Safeguarding: Staff learn to recognise early warning signs and behavioural changes that may indicate risk, treating radicalisation as a safeguarding concern alongside issues such as substance misuse or exploitation.
• Understanding Ideologies: Training provides insight into extremist ideologies, including both right-wing and Islamist threats, enabling staff to challenge harmful narratives and reduce environments where radicalisation can take hold.
• Effective Referral Processes: Clear guidance is given on how to raise and refer concerns to safeguarding leads or the police, ensuring timely and proportionate support through mechanisms such as the voluntary Channel programme.
• Building Community Resilience: By promoting British values—democracy, rule of law, liberty, and mutual respect—training empowers communities to resist extremist narratives and strengthen social cohesion.
• Professional Judgment and Confidence: Staff gain the confidence to apply professional judgment when assessing concerns, ensuring proportionate action without unnecessary intrusion or disproportionate scrutiny of particular groups.

Ultimately, Prevent Duty training protects individuals, families, and communities from the harmful impact of terrorism while reinforcing compliance, safeguarding, and resilience across organisations.

Frequently Asked Questions?

1. What is Prevent Duty?

The Prevent Duty is a UK government requirement that places a legal obligation on specified authorities—including schools, universities, healthcare providers, local authorities, and police—to “have due regard to the need to prevent individuals from being drawn into terrorism.” As part of the national counter-terrorism strategy, CONTEST, it aims to safeguard vulnerable people from radicalisation while providing appropriate intervention, rehabilitation, and support.

2. Which organisations are required to follow the Prevent Duty?

Prevent Duty applies to organisations with safeguarding responsibilities, including schools, colleges, universities, healthcare providers, local authorities, police, prisons, and probation services. These bodies are legally required under the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism. Training ensures staff can identify risks, intervene early, and uphold compliance, protecting vulnerable individuals while strengthening community resilience against extremist narratives.

3. What are the benefits of Prevent Duty training for individuals and organisations?

Prevent Duty training benefits individuals by building confidence to identify radicalisation risks, apply safeguarding principles, and make effective referrals. For organisations, it ensures legal compliance, strengthens safeguarding frameworks, and promotes consistent practice across teams. Together, these outcomes foster safer environments, uphold statutory responsibilities, and enhance community resilience against extremist narratives.

4. What courses complement Prevent Duty training for staff?

Prevent Duty training can be effectively paired with courses such as Safeguarding Children and Adults, Equality and Diversity, and Mental Health Awareness to strengthen staff confidence in recognising and responding to risks. Additional options include Online Safety, Conflict Management, and Data Protection/GDPR, ensuring staff teams build comprehensive safeguarding knowledge, meet compliance requirements, and promote safe, inclusive environments across education, healthcare, and public sector settings.

5. How long does the Prevent Duty training take to complete?

The Prevent Duty course is delivered face-to-face and typically takes 2–3 hours to complete with our experienced trainers. This time includes structured learning, interactive Q&A with staff, and practical discussions tailored to your industry and organisational needs, ensuring both compliance and relevance to everyday safeguarding responsibilities.

6. What sets Prevent Duty apart from personal safety courses?

Prevent Duty training differs from breakaway, restraint, PMVA, MAPA, and other personal safety programmes because it focuses on safeguarding against radicalisation and terrorism, not managing physical aggression or violence.

While those courses teach staff how to de‑escalate, disengage, or safely restrain individuals in high‑risk situations, Prevent Duty equips professionals to recognise extremist risks, make effective referrals, and meet statutory compliance, protecting vulnerable people and strengthening community resilience.

7. Is the course delivered face-to-face or virtually?

At Caring for Care, the Prevent Duty course is available both face-to-face and virtually, depending on your team’s preference. Each session is designed for groups of up to 12 staff, ensuring interactive learning and tailored support.

Regardless of delivery method, the quality remains consistent, with experienced trainers guiding discussions, Q&A, and practical elements relevant to your organisation’s safeguarding needs.

8. How often is Prevent Duty refresher training required?

A Prevent Duty refresher course is typically recommended every 2–3 years to ensure staff remain confident, compliant, and up to date with evolving legislation, safeguarding practices, and emerging extremist risks.

Regular refreshers reinforce knowledge, address organisational changes, and strengthen staff ability to identify and respond effectively. This ongoing training helps maintain safe environments and supports consistent safeguarding standards across teams.

9. What core skills are gained from this training?

Prevent Duty courses equip staff with core skills in recognising signs of radicalisation, understanding extremist narratives, and making appropriate safeguarding referrals. Learners gain confidence in early intervention, applying legal responsibilities under the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015, and working collaboratively with safeguarding frameworks.

Training also strengthens communication, professional judgement, and resilience, ensuring staff can protect vulnerable individuals while supporting compliance and community safety.

10. Do you deliver Prevent Duty training in-house for staff?

Yes, we deliver in-house Prevent Duty training for staff across the UK, including England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Our experienced trainers come directly to your organisation, providing tailored sessions for groups of up to 12.

With over 10,000 positive learner reviews, Caring for Care is recognised as the UK’s top choice for Prevent training, ensuring compliance, confidence, and safeguarding excellence.