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PREVENT and Fundamental British Values

Prevent is part of the Government’s counter-terrorism strategy. It aims to reduce the threat of terrorism by requiring certain authorities (such as Local Authorities, Community Organisations etc.) to take steps to prevent individuals from being drawn in to terrorism or supporting extremist activities. Prevent is one of the four aspects of a wider counter-terrorism strategy called CONTEST.

How is PREVENT relevant to me?

Many apprentices don’t understand why The Sheffield College promotes Fundamental British Values or teaches about PREVENT because they don’t realise how it’s relevant to their workplace or industry.

Find out why PREVENT matters to you and how to recognise the signs if someone is being radicalised.

Why is PREVENT relevant to me?

Let's Talk About It

Let's Talk About It is a website that gives you information about the PREVENT initiative so you can understand what it is and what strategies are used to identify vulnerable people and prevent them from being radicalised and drawn into extremist causes.

Visit the Let's Talk About It website

RUN HIDE TELL

RUN HIDE TELL is a safety message to help you stay safe during a terrorist attack:

RUN away from danger if it’s safe to do so.
HIDE somewhere safe if you can’t run. Stay quiet and turn your phone to silent.
TELL the police as soon as it’s safe by calling 999 and giving them information.

It’s a simple plan to keep yourself and others safe.

Read about RUN HIDE TELL here:

British Values

Schools and colleges promote the Fundamental British Values to help students feel valued and included in society, so they’re less likely to be drawn to extremist ideas.

Extremism is defined as "vocal or active opposition to the Fundamental British Values"

Read about the Fundamental British Values

What motivates extremism

There can be many reasons why extremist groups or individuals want to plan or carry out acts of terror. People who plan or commit acts of terror are often driven by strong religious or political beliefs, and sometimes both. Knowing these reasons helps us understand why they take extreme actions and why it’s important to spot warning signs early.

What motivates extremism?