Policies

Safeguarding Policy

Prevent Policy

1. Introduction

Prevent is a national safeguarding programme that provides support and early intervention for individuals who may be susceptible to radicalisation.

Under the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015, the Prevent duty requires specified authorities to have due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism.

In line with the Prevent duty requirements, as a provider of training and examination services, TWI Ltd (the “Company”), being a specified authority, has a duty of care to ensure that employees, apprentices and students are able to study and work in a safe environment.

2. Purpose of the Policy

To outline how, in accordance with Prevent, the Company will take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of employees, apprentices and students from radicalisation.

3. Scope

This policy applies to all Company UK employees.

Additionally, this policy applies to all Company UK frontline workers: any Company employee, contractor or volunteer acting in the capacity of supervisor, lecturer and/or invigilator and having direct contact with apprentices and students.

4. Definitions

Radicalisation - refers to the process by which a person comes to support terrorism and extremist ideologies associated with terrorist groups.

Safeguarding - the process of protecting vulnerable people, whether from crime, other forms of abuse or from being drawn into terrorist related activity.

5. Policy

The Company ensures that the Prevent duty is fulfilled by our commitment to the following:

Effective leadership

Directors and management understand the risk of radicalisation, communicate the significance of the Prevent duty to all employees and ensure the effective implementation of the Prevent duty.

Staff Training

Provision of Prevent training for all appropriate employees and contractors.

IT Policies

TWI Information Communications Technology (ICT) department having appropriate filters in place to prevent viewing of extremist material using company assets.

Risk Assessment

Implementation of risk assessment and action planning to respond to and mitigate risks associated with radicalisation.

Working in Partnership

Where appropriate, the Company works with partners, such as local authorities and the Police, to protect vulnerable individuals.

6. Compliance

Any breaches or non-compliance with this Policy shall be identified to the Prevent Lead.

7. Linked documents

Prevent Procedure

Safeguarding Policy

8. Referencing

A. Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/counter-terrorism-and-security-bill