Prevent Quiz for School Staff 2024

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Prevent Quiz for School Staff 2024

This 25 question quiz for school staff, is based around the Prevent Duty Guidance (Dec 2023) and Part 1 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE, 2023). Please complete the quiz and if there are any questions that you do not understand or any that you get wrong, please revisit the relevant section of KCSIE and speak to your DSL.

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You have found out a colleague from school belongs to a far right group that is promoting extremist ideologies. What is this an example of?

1 point

An Allegation

A Low Level Concern

Neither of the above as the concern doesn't relate to school

True or False: Schools must carry out risk assessments to identify students who may be vulnerable to radicalisation.

1 point

True

False

What role can schools play in promoting respect and tolerance?

1 point

Discouraging discussions about cultural differences and similarities

Promoting one cultural or religious perspective over others

Fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated and differences are respected

Encouraging discrimination and prejudice against certain groups

What strategies can schools employ to teach students about the importance of equality and fairness?

1 point

Implementing policies and practices that promote equal opportunities for all students

Ensuring policies reflect the wider school community

Ensuring policies are consistent with everyday practice

All of the above

Where can radicalisation happen? (Choose all that apply)

1 point

In a child’s home

At school

On social media or gaming platforms

In a friend's home

In the park

Required

You overhear a pupil telling someone that a girl in your class has been sending him racist messages. When you challenge her, she says it’s free speech. What could you do? (Choose all that apply)

1 point

Speak to the Headteacher or DSL

Tell her that when speech is threatening or abusive it can be illegal

Explain that whilst some hate speech may not be deliberately intended to cause harm it could incite violence, especially as things can escalate rapidly online.

Required

Which of the following is NOT a factor that might make someone vulnerable to radicalisation?

1 point

Social isolation

Exposure to extremist material online

Having a diverse group of friends

Personal grievances or grievances against society

You overhear a pupil talking about a video he’s seen of a terrorist attack. His friends ask him to share it on their WhatsApp group so they can watch it. What can you say to him?

1 point

That by forwarding terrorist content, he could be committing the offence of disseminating terrorist materials, which could make him liable to arrest and prosecution

That by looking at it, he is playing into the terrorist’s hands because this is exactly what they want

That the content could be very graphic, violent and intimidating, which could be emotionally distressing to him and others

All of the above

Which is the most common profile for someone susceptible to radicalisation?

1 point

Young male ethnic minority background

There is no profile

A person with a criminal background or difficult family circumstances

Someone with mental illness

What is the Channel programme?

1 point

An online platform for reporting suspicious behaviour

A government program providing support to individuals susceptible to radicalisation

A social media network used by extremists

A type of encryption software used by terrorists

Which of the following is NOT a strand of the Prevent strategy?

1 point

Pursue

Prepare

Protect

Prosecute

What are some signs that a student may be radicalised online?

1 point

Sudden changes in behaviour or appearance

Expressing extremist views or sympathies

Increased secrecy about online activities

All of the above

Which of the following are key principles to follow for the ‘notice’ part of the notice, check, share procedure? (Choose 3)

1 point

Wait for the person to come to you for help

Look out for changes in behaviour that cause you concern

Ask yourself whether the person might be susceptible to radicalisation

Contact the police immediately

Keep up-to-date with extremist signs and symbols

Required

True or False: Promoting British values means imposing one particular cultural or religious viewpoint on all students.

1 point

True

False

A pupil tells you she has received repeated threats on her life from a boy in your class. What could you do? (Choose all that apply)

1 point

Reassure her that she has done the right thing coming forward

Speak to the DSL immediately

Report him to the police as a threat to life is serious and the police may have more history on their indices

Required

Match the definition to the correct term:

3 points

Extremism

Radicalisation

Terrorism

Vocal or active opposition to fundamental British Values

The process by which people come to support terrorism and extremism and, in some cases, to then participate in terrorist groups

An action or threat designed to influence the government or intimidate the public. Its purpose is to advance a political, religious or ideological cause

True or False: Prevent is solely focused on targeting individuals from specific ethnic or religious backgrounds
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1 point

True

False

True or False: Prevent requires schools to spy on students and report any behaviour deemed suspicious.

1 point

True

False

Schools can promote the value of democracy among students by?
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1 point

Imposing strict rules and regulations to maintain order

Discouraging open discussions about political issues

Restricting access to information about government and politics

Encouraging students to voice their opinions and participate in decision-making processes such as school councils or debates

Which 5 behaviours, in the right context, are the most likely to give you cause for concern when related to Prevent?

1 point

Using new/age-inappropriate vocabulary

Asking questions

Justifying the use of violence to solve societal issues

Making jokes

Declaring an intent to commit violence

Sharing ideas

Fixating on a subject

Being closed off to discussion or challenge

Required

How can staff effectively challenge extremist views in the school environment?

1 point

Ignoring such views to avoid confrontation

Engaging in open dialogue and debate

Reporting students expressing such views to the authorities

Isolating students with extremist beliefs from the rest of the school community

You are concerned that a student has accessed extremist content and is downloading propaganda material. What can you do?

1 point

Ignore the situation

Discuss it with colleagues informally

Report it to the Prevent lead or DSL immediately

Confront the student directly

The primary aim of safeguarding in schools regarding radicalisation is to:
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1 point

Prosecute individuals involved in extremist activities

Promote radical ideas among students

Establish surveillance on students

Identify and intervene early to prevent radicalisation

All of the above

Which of the following is NOT true about radicalisation? (Pick 1)

1 point

Anyone could be a victim

It is more likely to happen online

Is usually linked to Islamic extremism

A victim could change their physical appearance as a result

Usually occurs over a period of time.

A visiting speaker passes some extremist comments during a presentation to pupils. What can you do?

1 point

Ignore it, as the school has already carried out appropriate checks

Challenge these points and speak to the Headteacher or DSL immediately

Nothing as this is free speech

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