If you work in Further Education, chances are the Prevent Duty feels like a constant companion—sometimes helpful, sometimes daunting, always evolving. This summer’s updates from Regional Prevent Coordinators across the UK offer some important shifts and useful resources, particularly for Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs), Quality Leads, and Governance professionals. Here's what you need to know:

Regular Reviews Are In

There’s a growing emphasis on routine over reaction. If your approach to Prevent feels a bit “once-a-year and panic-fuelled,” it might be time to rethink.

Updated self-assessment tools are now live on the Educate Against Hate platform (no longer GOV.UK) and are tailored for both schools and FE Skills settings. While not mandatory, they’re strongly encouraged—especially if you want to spot weaknesses before Ofsted does.

Action: Complete the FE Prevent Self-Assessment and use it alongside your risk assessment and QIP.

Incels, Misogyny and Online Harm - More Support Coming

The impact of Netflix’s Adolescence has reignited the spotlight on Incel ideology, toxic masculinity and online harm. Several Prevent teams note this is increasingly mentioned in referrals. Resources have been created for teaching Year 10+ learners, and RSHE leads will find specific lesson plans and discussion frameworks to tackle difficult subjects confidently.

Also included:

• New CPD webinars on gaming and extremism

• Resources covering social media influence, misogyny and harmful gender ideologies

• Resource: Educate Against Hate – Incel Guide and Misogyny Toolkit (Search under KS4/FE)

From September: New Teaching Resources for FE

DfE is launching brand new Prevent education packs for FE settings from August 2025, just in time for the new academic year.

These will include:

• Lesson plans

• Guidance for educators

• CPD support for embedding Prevent into teaching practice

This is a welcome move—most FE teachers know the challenge of addressing radicalisation topics confidently. These resources are designed to give educators the confidence to teach these topics directly, not outsource them.

DSL & Governor Training—Book Ahead

Due to high demand, new Governor and DSL Prevent training dates for 2025/26 are now live. Many sessions are free and virtual.

If you're writing your CPD or staff development plan now, these are ideal for:

• DSLs new in post

• Safeguarding link governors

• Staff who haven’t had Prevent training in 12+ months

Tip: Don’t wait for Ofsted to prompt you—include this training in your next Safeguarding Effectiveness Review.

Martyn’s Law – Now in Effect (Kind of)

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, more widely known as Martyn’s Law, received Royal Assent in April. While not yet enforceable, there’s a 24-month implementation window, and FE providers are encouraged to begin planning now.

Key points:

• Applies to education settings as public spaces

• Focuses on preparedness, protection and risk

• Online webinars have been launched through July 2025

Prep tip: Review your site risk assessment with Martyn’s Law in mind. This is not just estates—Safeguarding and Senior Leadership should be involved too.

 Nominees, This One’s For You

If you’re the Ofsted nominee, the guidance and CPD updates offer more than compliance—they’re your audit trail.

• Use the updated toolkits
• Log your Prevent network meeting attendance
• Incorporate insights into your Safeguarding Effectiveness statement
• Capture Martyn’s Law prep in your QIP

Final Thought: Prevent Is Everyone’s Responsibility

The Prevent agenda is often thought of as a DSL task. But these newsletters highlight the need for whole-organisation engagement—from governors through to tutors.

It’s not about box-ticking. It's about preparedness, protection and people.

If you need help running your Safeguarding Effectiveness Review, updating your Prevent training plan, or aligning your QIP with the updated duty expectations, that’s what we’re here for. Book a no obligation consultation with one of our consultants here.