Prevent and British values Prevent is part of

Prevent and British values Prevent is part of our counter-terrorism strategy, CONTEST. Its aim is to stop people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism (HM Government, 2011). The new Prevent Strategy (2011) is designed to Fundamental British values are defined as: • democracy • the rule of law • individual liberty • mutual respect for and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs and for those without faith. Ø respond to the ideological challenge of terrorism and the threat we face from those who promote it Ø prevent people from being drawn into terrorism and ensure that they are given appropriate advice and support; Ø work with sectors and institutions where there are risks of radicalisation which we need to address. What must be taught? Ø Enable students to develop their self-knowledge, self-esteem and self-confidence Ø Enable students to distinguish right from wrong and to respect the civil and criminal law of England Ø Encourage students to accept responsibility for their behaviour, show initiative, and to understand how they can contribute positively to the lives of those living and working in the locality of the school and to society more widely Ø Enable students to acquire a broad general knowledge of and respect for public institutions and services in England Ø Further tolerance and harmony between different cultural traditions by enabling students to acquire an appreciation for and respect for their own and other cultures Ø Encourage respect for other people, and Ø Encourage respect for democracy and support for participation in the democratic processes, including respect for the basis on which the law is made and applied in England. Useful resources and training: Local resources: Stockton Borough Council have produced resources for all age groups e. g. Britishness Cards that can trigger great debates. https: //www. stockton. gov. uk/media/2222/01 -britishness-cards. pdf Prevent Strategy (2011) HM Government, available on-line https: //www. gov. uk/government/uploads/sy stem/uploads/attachment_data/file/97976/p revent-strategy-review. pdf Page 65 - 74 outline the duties of schools and pages 74 - 79 outlines the duties of universities and further education colleges. ‘We remain absolutely committed to protecting freedom of speech in this country. But preventing terrorism will mean challenging extremist (and non-violent) ideas that are also part of a terrorist ideology’. Critiques and food for thought: There is much critique of Prevent as well as the concept of British Values. Access: Ø The Guardian ‘UK anti-radicalisation Prevent strategy a ‘toxic brand’ Ø The Guardian ‘British values for kids? Scepticism and bloody-mindedness would be a good start’ Ø UCU (University and College Union) ‘Challenging the Prevent Agenda’ Ø The Telegraph ‘Teaching children fundamental British values is act of 'cultural supremacism' Ø BBC News ‘Prevent strategy: Is it failing to stop radicalisation? ’ Ø Teaching British Values in Our Schools: But Why not Human Rights Values? (2017) (Social and Legal Studies http: //journals. sagepub. com/doi/pdf/10. 1177/096 4663916656752