DfE’s Counter Extremism Helpline
March 22, 2018
If you are concerned about extremism in school, or if you think a child might be at risk of extremism, contact the helpline on 020 7340 7264 or counter.extremism@education.gov.uk
Archives
Reporting Hate Crime
March 22, 2018
Report crime committed against someone because of their disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Reporting Islamophobia
March 22, 2018
An online portal to report anti-Muslim hate crime, together with advice and support.
Stop extremist content spreading online
March 22, 2018
A link to quickly and anonymously report extremist or terrorist online material.
REsilience
February 26, 2018
Detailed guidance for teachers to help tackle controversial issues that may arise in RE lessons, plus sample lesson plans.
Talking to your teenager about radicalisation
February 14, 2018
An interactive website to support young people with autism and their parents with understanding extremism, radicalisation and the particular vulnerabilities of children with SEN.
Fat Face
February 8, 2018
Lesson plan and short film to teach Year 6 and above about radicalisation and extremism.
Think. Protect. Connect.
February 8, 2018
Toolkit to deliver a series of workshops on radicalisation that are suitable for pupils with Autism Spectrum Conditions.
Let’s Talk About It
February 8, 2018
An informative website providing help and advice to the public to understand Prevent, Channel and the signs of radicalisation.
Creative Curriculum: Prevent Lesson Plans
February 8, 2018
Lesson plans for Years 1 to 6 incorporating Fundamental British Values into the curriculum.
Education for a Connected World framework
February 6, 2018
A framework by UKCCIS describing the digital skills and understanding children should have according to their age.
Tower Hamlets Prevent: Primary School Resources
January 29, 2018
Lesson plans on prejudice, discrimination, religions and ‘different types of truth’. Each lesson plan has been created as a downloadable powerpoint.
Promoting Fundamental British Values
January 10, 2018
DfE guidance for schools providing advice on promoting Fundamental British Values through the spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) development of pupils.
Tower Hamlets Prevent: Sixth Form resources
January 8, 2018
Lesson plans on British values, e-safety, extremism, homophobia and propaganda. Each lesson plan has been created as a downloadable powerpoint.
Educate Against Hate poster – for teachers
January 8, 2018
Download, print and display this poster in staff areas to raise awareness of the Educate Against Hate website.
No Love For Hate
December 21, 2017
Tutorials encouraging pupils to be accepting and to challenge hatred. Topics include hate crime, online risks, refugees, the rise of right-wing extremism and push/pull factors of radicalisation.
Blackburn iPrevent
December 21, 2017
An interactive website for children to access information about extremism, and a teachers’ area offering lesson and assembly presentation plans.
Reclaim Radical
December 21, 2017
A teacher toolkit offering resources on far-right extremism, including ice-breaker activities and videos with accompanying lesson activities.
Cross the line
December 21, 2017
An interactive website tackling radicalisation, hate crime and right-wing extremism, taking the user on a journey and asking them to make decisions along the way.
Prevent Mythbuster
September 4, 2017
A Prevent mythbuster explaining the facts behind some common misconceptions
Mike Haines: Global Acts of Unity
August 4, 2017
PSHE resources and lesson plans to help students challenge prejudice and stereotypes. Developed by anti-extremism activist, Mike Haines.
He Named Me Malala
August 4, 2017
A six-lesson unit exploring the themes presented in the He Named Me Malala documentary, including unity, peace and education in the face of terrorism . Free-registration required.
Suffolk SACRE – Teaching Controversial Issues
August 4, 2017
A downloadable toolkit to support teachers in considering and developing responses to terrorism, extremism, radicalisation and the Prevent policy.
The Bingham Centre for the Rule of Law
August 4, 2017
Comprehensive information and lesson plans on the rule of law, understanding justice, human rights and other key aspects of the legal system.
The FREE initiative
August 4, 2017
A resource hub about far-right extremism featuring films, guides and practical guidance from across Europe.
UNICEF – Rights Respecting Schools Award
August 4, 2017
Resources to help you teach about rights and global citizenship, including some free assemblies, lesson guides and handouts for ages 5 to 16.
Side by Side
July 17, 2017
A Prevent and extremism-related resource, designed for FE students and staff, covering radicalisation, online safety, critical thinking and British values.
The Deliberative Classroom
July 4, 2017
Lesson plans, student resources and teacher briefings on topical issues relating to fundamental British values, citizenship and equality.
PSHE Association: discussing terror attacks
June 16, 2017
A framework to facilitate classroom discussions in the event of a terrorist attack.
Prevent toolkit for schools
March 9, 2017
A step-by-step guide on how to implement the Prevent duty in your school from the London borough of Ealing.
Protecting your children from extremism
February 10, 2017
A downloadable booklet for parents with information about extremism and radicalisation, produced by Educate Against Hate.
Safeguarding against extremism
February 10, 2017
A downloadable booklet for school leaders about how to safeguard against extremism in your school, produced by Educate Against Hate.
Helping to build resilience against extremist views
February 10, 2017
A downloadable booklet for teachers about how to increase your pupils’ resilience to extremism, produced by Educate Against Hate.
Prevent duty: in further education
December 16, 2016
Statutory advice for FE institutions on safeguarding young people from being drawn into terrorism.
Tower Hamlets Prevent: Secondary School resources
December 14, 2016
Lesson plans on propaganda, conspiracy theories, extremism, faith and e-safety. Each lesson plan has been created as a downloadable powerpoint.
Antisemitism in Educational Settings
October 26, 2016
Guidance on how to talk about antisemitism and the Israel-Palestine conflict in the classroom.
Debating Matters
October 25, 2016
Guides and resources for setting up a debate club in your school, together with details on the Institute of Ideas’ National Debating Matters Competition.
Rules of War
October 25, 2016
A briefing, lesson plan and dilemma-based activities to teach the principles of the rules of war.
Democracy Challenge
October 25, 2016
A programme of activities exploring how democracy works, encouraging pupils to become active members of society.
Peers in Schools programme
October 25, 2016
Guidance on how to invite a member of the House of Lords to visit your school or college to answer questions about their work and role in our parliamentary system.
Parliament’s Education Service
October 25, 2016
Information on the Parliamentary Education Centre, how to arrange a visit for your class, and teaching resources about democracy and Parliament.
Extreme Dialogue
October 25, 2016
Short films and classroom exercises to encourage your pupils to think for themselves and build their resilience to extremism.
Teaching About the Rule of Law
October 25, 2016
An online interactive fictional trial, where the viewer learns about court process and compares their own verdict with that of the jury.
Magistrates in the Community
October 25, 2016
Magistrates who visit schools, colleges and community groups to discuss how our justice system works, including how verdicts and sentences are decided.
Essentials of Dialogue
May 3, 2016
Teaching materials for pupils from year 6 to year 13 for teaching and practising dialogue and encourage critical thinking, plus practical guidance on managing difficult discussions.
Getting on Together
May 3, 2016
Videos and lesson plans that explore and challenge extremist ideologies, created by a coalition of interfaith communities in Cardiff.
Remembering Srebrenica
May 3, 2016
An educational resource pack exploring the history of Bosnia-Herzegovina and issues relating to genocide. Suitable for year 9 upwards.
Prevent: e-Learning
April 19, 2016
A Prevent e-Learning training package to help implement the Prevent duty.
Stop extremist content spreading online
April 14, 2016
A link to quickly and anonymously report online material promoting terrorism or extremism.
Prevent: Training Catalogue
March 3, 2016
Produced by the Home Office, details of resources and training courses to help meet the Prevent duty.
Parent info
February 23, 2016
Tips and advice to help parents keep up with their children’s online activity.
Educate Against Hate poster – for students
February 4, 2016
Download, print and display this poster to show you’re fighting against extremism.
DfE Prevent duty guidance
January 18, 2016
Non-statutory guidance on preventing children and young people from being drawn into terrorism for schools and childcare providers.
Keeping children safe in education
January 18, 2016
Statutory guidance to help schools and colleges carry out their duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of their pupils.
Miriam’s Vision
January 18, 2016
A series of key stage 3 lesson plans using the London 7/7 bombings as a starting point for discussion.
Since 9/11
January 18, 2016
Guidance for teachers on discussing difficult issues, plus lesson plans across a range of subjects for key stage 3.
Interfaith Explorers
January 18, 2016
Teaching resources including webinars and films on faith and cultural diversity to compliment the national curriculum.
Advice to schools on hosting speakers
January 18, 2016
Advice for schools on making sure that invited speakers are suitable – both during and out of school hours.
Prevent duty: good practice
January 18, 2016
Advice on Prevent duty good practice for schools which complements the statutory guidance.
Childnet International
January 14, 2016
Internet advice for parents from Childnet International, a non-profit organisation helping to make the internet a safe space for children.
Citizenship Foundation
December 18, 2015
A detailed, downloadable teaching unit to help develop students’ skills in thinking and talking about moral issues.
Westminster Prevent
December 18, 2015
Resources from the Westminster Prevent team to help schools meet the legal requirements of the Prevent duty and other safeguarding legislation.
Hammersmith & Fulham Prevent
December 18, 2015
Prevent-related lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations and other learning resources suitable for key stage 2 and 4.
SAFE
November 26, 2015
A Metropolitan police fact file including what is and is not defined as terrorism, and links to contact the Met.
Working together to safeguard children
November 17, 2015
Statutory guidance for local authorities and agencies working to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in their care.
Radicalisation in social media
November 17, 2015
A guide for schools on how terrorist groups use social media to radicalise young people online.
Keeping children safe from extremism
November 17, 2015
A London Borough of Tower Hamlets webpage covering the precautions parents can take to protect children from extremism.
Internet Matters
November 17, 2015
A website for parents, backed by the UK’s biggest Internet Service Providers, with resources and conversation starters to keep children’s online life fun and safe.
Parentzone
November 17, 2015
Expert information for families and schools, featuring carefully checked and curated advice and information on issues related to internet safety.
Prevent duty: statutory guidance
September 25, 2015
Current Prevent duty guidance for schools and childcare providers about preventing pupils from being drawn into terrorism.
NSPCC
September 25, 2015
NSPCC advice on the dangers of radicalisation and details of their helpline.
FAST
September 25, 2015
The FAST website provides support for families whose children have travelled to conflict zones or who may be about to plot, or commit, acts of terror in the UK.
Channel Guidance
September 25, 2015
A self-taught, interactive module covering everything you need to know about the Channel programme, including your responsibilities
UK Safer Internet Centre
September 25, 2015
The UK Safer Internet Centre website promotes the safe and responsible use of technology for young people, and features a helpline for advice.