1. Introduction CALAT is committed to providing a secure environment for students, where learners feel safe and are kept safe. All adults at CALAT recognise that safeguarding is everyone s responsibility irrespective of the role they undertake or whether their role has direct contact or responsibility for learners or not. As an education provider CALAT has a duty to prevent people from being drawn into extremism and radicalisation. This is called Anti- Radicalisation and forms a key part of the government s strategy to counter terrorism The main aim of this guidance is to ensure that CALAT staff are fully aware of their responsibilities with regard to radicalisation and that we are vigilant and proactive in ensuring that our learners and staff are safe from the risk of radicalisation or extremism. We have a duty to ensure that All staff understand what radicalisation and extremism are All staff understand their role and responsibility in safeguarding against radicalisation and extremism All staff know what to if they have concerns about a learner or a colleague s involvement in radicalisation and extremism 2. Definitions Extremism Extremism is defined in the 2011 Prevent strategy as 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; and/or calls for the death of members of our armed forces, whether in this country or overseas. Radicalisation Radicalisation refers to the process by which a person comes to support terrorism and forms of extremism leading to terrorism.
There is no obvious profile of anyone likely to become involved in extremism or a single indicator of when a person might move to adopt violence in support of extremist ideas. The process of radicalisation is different for every individual and can take place over an extended period or within a very short time frame. In the United Kingdom the Terrorism Act 2000 defines terrorism as: The use or threat of action designed to influence the government or an international governmental organisation or to intimidate the public, or a section of the public; made for the purposes of advancing a political, religious, racial or ideological cause; and it involves or causes serious violence against a person Serious damage to a property A threat to a person s life; A serious risk to the health and safety of the public; or Serious interference with or disruption to an electronic system. Recognising Extremism and Radicalisation Early indicators of radicalisation or extremism may include: Showing sympathy for extremist causes Glorifying violence, especially to other faiths or cultures Making remarks or comments about being at extremist events or rallies outside college Evidence of possessing illegal or extremist literature Advocating messages similar to illegal organisations or other extremist groups out of character changes in dress, behaviour and peer relationships (there are also very powerful narratives, programmes and networks that young people can come across online so involvement with particular groups may not be apparent) secretive behaviour Online searches or sharing extremist messages or social profiles Intolerance of difference, including faith, culture, gender, race or sexuality Graffiti, art work or writing that displays extremist themes Attempts to impose extremist views or practices on others Verbalising anti-western or anti-british views Advocating violence towards others Prevention
Prevention means reducing or eliminating the risk of individuals or groups becoming involved in terrorism. Prevention involves the identification and referral of those susceptible to violent extremism into appropriate interventions. These interventions are aimed to stop the vulnerable being radicalised. Extremists will always target the vulnerable in a bid to spread their firmly held, ideologies but we must tackle them at source and prevent people being brainwashed into terrorism. 3. Our responsibilities for dealing with radicalisation and extremism As an education provider CALAT has a duty to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism and radicalisation To fulfil this duty CALAT will not accept expressions of extremist views of any kind or source from learners, staff or visitors to our centres. In addition we are committed to safeguarding our learners who may be vulnerable to radicalisation. Any expression of extremist or terrorist views displayed by learners or staff will always be challenged. We will follow the procedures as set out by Croydon Council and Croydon s Safeguarding Children s Board s agreed processes and criteria for safeguarding individuals vulnerable to extremism and radicalisation. Guidance for all CALAT staff Always be alert to Disclosures by learners of their exposure to the extremist actions, views or materials Graffiti symbols, writing or art work promoting extremist messages or images Learners accessing extremist material online, including through social networking sites local authority services, and police reports of issues affecting learners in other colleges or adult learning settings Learners voicing opinions drawn from extremist ideologies and narratives Use of extremist or hate terms to exclude others or incite violence Attempts to impose extremist views or practices on others Anti-Western or Anti-British values of tolerance, respect, understanding, compassion and harmonious living.
What to do All staff: If you become aware of any of the above you must follow these steps Report the matter immediately to the relevant curriculum manager or co-ordinator providing details what has happened, where, when and the learner concerned. Write factual notes of incident or concern immediately and provide the curriculum manager or co-ordinator with these notes If the curriculum manager or co-ordinator is not available report to Francoise Gayle francoise.gayle@croydon.gov,uk If use of a CALAT computer is involved note the computer concerned, do not turn it off but prevent further usage by anyone Report PC number and location to manager Managers: If a member of staff reports an incident or concern relating to radicalisation, extremism or terrorism follow these steps Record details provided by staff member and report to Francoise Gayle. Francoise is not available and you judge the matter to be urgent report to a member of the senior management team Cheryl Dunn Sidra Hill-Reid or Aileen Cahill Copy all correspondence and reports to Francoise Gayle Senior management team will consult with the council s Public Safety department and seek advice as to the most appropriate action to take and will advise on the appropriate action to implement Senior management will involve the PS department or the police should the incident be deemed of sufficient concern to merit this action. If an incident involved the inappropriate use of a computer report ensure that the PC is taken out of use and tutors and business support are informed not to use it or to allow learners to use it Report immediately as per guidance above stating specifically that the incident relates to computer use. This guidance should be read alongside CALAT s policies related to: E-Safety and Internet use Policy Safeguarding Policy Equality Policy Code of Conduct and Personal Behaviour Policy
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