Local Prevent education group and new national guidance
Wednesday 2nd November 2022
Wiltshire and Swindon Prevent Education Sub Group
Wiltshire are looking for designated safeguarding lead representatives to take part in a pan-Wiltshire Prevent education sub group. The group will be taking place twice yearly (on Microsoft Teams) and will be an opportunity for updates on Prevent, additional training and a forum to ask questions on the key themes seen locally.
The first meeting will be held on Tuesday 6th December from 9.00am – 10.30am on Microsoft Teams.
If you would like to attend please email: Preventqueries@wiltshire.gov.uk.
Prevent duty – new guidance
The Department for Education have published new guidance relating to the Prevent duty to support designated safeguarding leads (DSLs) working in education settings.
A self-assessment tool has also been published to help schools review their responsibilities under the Prevent duty.
Information about how to make a referral about a child, young person, or vulnerable adult at risk of being drawn into extremism is also available.
The email address for referrals in Wiltshire is: PreventReferrals@wiltshire.police.uk
