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Safeguarding & Essential Safety Training

Prevent Duty

 Understand the risks of radicalisation, recognise warning signs, and learn how to respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns. 

 

 Ideal for education, childcare, healthcare and care professionals. 

 🕒 30 Minutes | 💻 100% Online | 📚 Self-Paced Learning | 🎓 Certificate Included | 🚀 Instant Access 

Why This Course Matters

 The Prevent Duty is an important part of safeguarding in the UK. Understanding the warning signs of radicalisation and knowing how to respond appropriately helps protect vulnerable individuals and supports safer environments for everyone. 

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Course Details

 Everything you need to know before enrolling. 
What You'll Learn
 
By completing this course, you will be able to:
 
✓  Understand the Prevent Duty and its role within the UK's Counter-Terrorism Strategy (CONTEST). 
✓  Recognise the signs and indicators of radicalisation and extremism. 
✓  Identify factors that may make individuals vulnerable to extremist influence. 
✓  Understand the legal responsibilities under the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015. 
✓  Follow appropriate safeguarding and referral procedures. 
✓  Understand the purpose of the Channel Programme and multi-agency support. Pupils raising hand during geography lesson in classroom at the elementary school
Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Prevent

  • What Prevent is
  • Why Prevent matters
  • How Prevent fits within safeguarding

Module 2: Types of Extremism

  • Far-right extremism
  • Islamist extremism
  • Other extremist ideologies

Module 3: Signs of Vulnerability

  • Risk factors
  • Behavioural indicators
  • Recognising concerns

Module 4: Safeguarding and Referral Processes

  • Responding to concerns
  • Recording information
  • Making referrals

Module 5: The Channel Programme

  • Understanding Channel
  • Multi-agency support
  • Supporting vulnerable individuals
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for:

🧒 Early Years Practitioners

🏫 Nursery, Preschool and Childcare Staff

👩‍🏫 Teachers and Teaching Assistants

🛡️ Safeguarding Leads and Designated Safeguarding Staff

🏥 Healthcare and Care Professionals

🤝 Anyone working with children, young people or vulnerable adults

No previous Prevent Duty training is required.

Certificate
📜 Certificate Included
Upon successful completion of the course, learners will receive a downloadable certificate which can be used as evidence of professional development and training.
The certificate can be downloaded immediately after successful completion.
Course Features
📱 Mobile Friendly
💻 Fully Online Learning
📜 Certificate Included
🎯 Interactive Learning Activities
🤝 Learner Support Available
📅 12 Months Access
⏱ Learn at Your Own Pace
🚀 Instant Access After Enrolment
Why Choose Stepping Stones?
🌟 Designed Specifically for Childcare Professionals
📚 Practical, Workplace-Focused Learning
🎯 Easy-to-Follow Online Training
💻 Flexible Learning Around Your Schedule
🚀 Instant Access After Purchase
📜 Certificate Included
🤝 Friendly Learner Support
💷 Affordable Professional Development
🏡 Trusted by Early Years Professionals Across the UK

How It Works

Enrol Online

 Purchase the course and gain instant access to your learning dashboard. 

Complete the Training

 Work through the course at your own pace on desktop, tablet or mobile. 

Receive Your Certificate

 Successfully complete the assessment and download your certificate. 

Ready to Get Started?

 Build your understanding of the Prevent Duty and strengthen your safeguarding knowledge today. 

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the course take?

 The course takes approximately 30 minutes to complete, although learners can work through the content at their own pace. 

Is the course online?

 Yes. The course is delivered entirely online and can be accessed from desktop, tablet, or mobile devices. 

Will I receive a certificate?

 Yes. A certificate is available upon successful completion. 

Do I need previous Prevent training?

 No. This course is suitable for both new learners and those looking to refresh their Prevent Duty knowledge. 

What is the Channel Programme?

 Channel is a multi-agency safeguarding programme that provides support to individuals identified as being vulnerable to radicalisation. 

Training for Your Whole Team?

This course is perfect for individual learners looking to develop their knowledge and skills.

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These programmes combine training, workforce development, compliance support, and progress tracking to help settings build confident, capable, and inspection-ready teams.

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 ✅ Self-paced learning   📈 Support workforce development 
 ✅ Certificate included   📋 Improve compliance and training oversight 
 ✅ Ideal for individual professional development   👥 Train multiple staff members 
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