Safeguarding Policy
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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
B. Prevent duty guidance: England and Wales (2023)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/prevent-duty-guidance
- Channel and Prevent Multi-Agency Panel (PMAP) guidance
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/channel-and-prevent-multi-agency-panel-pmap-guidance
D. Prevent Duty Monitoring Framework for HE November 2015 HEFCE
E. The Equality Act 2010
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/equality-act-2010-guidance