Mark Williams September 2015 Female Genital Mutilation FGM

Mark Williams September 2015

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) The partial or total removal of the external genitalia or other injury such as stretching, burning or piercing

Why? • • Status and respect for the girl Family honour Rite of passage Social acceptance for marriage Believed religious requirement Cleanses and purifies Custom and tradition

Risk Factors Coming from a high risk country Siblings that have had the procedure Mother has had the procedure Girls from closed communities (ignorance) • Girls withdrawn from Sex Ed / PSHE • Elderly women visiting the family from home • Long holidays to country of origin • •

Indicators that FGM has taken place • • • Difficulty sitting / walking Longer than normal in the bathroom Bladder or menstrual problems Urinary infections Changes in behaviour

FGM in the UK • 60, 000 babies born to mothers who have themselves undergone FGM • It was estimated that 127, 000 women migrated to the UK and are living with the consequences of FGM (2007)

Preventing Extremism & Radicalisation Mark Williams September 2015

Since July 2015: All schools are subject to a duty under the Counter Terrorism and Security Act to have due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism

The Prevent Duty July 2015

OFSTED “In order for schools to fulfil the prevent duty it is essential for staff to be able to identify children who may be vulnerable to radicalisation, and know what to do when they are identified”

What is Extremism? “Vocal or active opposition to fundamental British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs”. Also included is the call for the death of members of the armed forces.

British Values • Democracy • The rule of law • Individual liberty and mutual respect • Tolerance of different faiths and beliefs

Radicalisation The process by which a person comes to support terrorism and forms of extremism leading to acts of terrorism.

How are people radicalised?

What are the risks of being drawn into extremism? • Nationally – the rise of Islamic fundamentalism particularly groups like ISIS • Locally – The far right and Animal Rights

Factors that push people into extremist behaviours • • Lack of excitement / frustration Lack of sense of achievement Inability to express views Gaps in knowledge Sense of injustice Actual or perceived humiliation Exclusion from peers or community Disaffection with society

Risks and Indicators

What you can do • Promote the British Values as outlined by the DFE • Encourage critical thinking • Help students see multiple perspectives • Encourage conversation and debate • Link school work to the wider community • Help students to understand other cultures and beliefs

If you suspect someone is becoming radicalised • Early intervention is vital • All concerns need to be passed to the Designated Safeguarding Leader or the Principal (please send a copy to the Year Team) • Monitor the situation until the principal and the DSL have decided the most appropriate course of action (this may or may not involve contacting the parents)