Risk

Mitigation

Level of Risk

The local context: have there been local cases of radicalisation or movement to areas of conflict?

Yes, but not in this borough. Biggest threat in Merton is gang-related activity and gangs are very vulnerable to extremist influence. Online means that all are vulnerable, regardless of area. 

Low-risk borough relative to local area, but medium risk nationally.

The Parent Body

· Have parents expressed concerns about vulnerability to radicalisation?

· Is there any concern about parents expressing extremist views?

No

Low

The pupil body:

· Is there any evidence of pupils expressing extremist views?

· Using the published 'Prevent' guidance criteria, are there concerns about the vulnerability of any particular pupils or groups of pupils?

No evidence of pupils expressing extremist views.


No particularly concerns about vulnerability, though the Prevent officer did point out second/third generation immigrant children - especially if bright and enquiring - pose particular challenges in this area. 

Low



Low-medium

The staff:

· Are members of staff clear on their obligation to challenge extremist views?

· Is there any concern about staff expressing extremist views?

All staff have been trained specifically in Prevent procedures and carried out online Channel training (certificated). The local Prevent Liaison Officer provided all-staff training in the past and we are looking to new guidance for 2025. There is a plan, dependent on new guidance, to refresh training for all staff in Jan '25. 

All new staff, as part of Safeguarding onboarding, share their Prevent Certificate or do it as part of becoming staff at WHS which is centrally recorded. 

Regular Safeguarding Training and updates also always feature aspects of Prevent.

All staff are aware of their obligation to vet any external speakers for possible extremist views before booking them to come into school, and always fill in a prevent form beforehand.Staff reminded of Duty annually - most recently Sept 2023 and plan for Jan 25

No.

Low.