About this course
The Prevent duty requires specified authorities to have due regard to preventing people from being drawn into terrorism. This short course explains what that means in practice.
It covers the CONTEST strategy and Prevent duty, the process of radicalisation, vulnerability factors and warning signs, British values, and how to make a Prevent referral through the Channel process.
What learners cover
- The Prevent duty and where it sits within the CONTEST strategy
- How radicalisation happens, including online
- Vulnerability factors and possible warning signs
- The role of British values and safeguarding in preventing extremism
- How to raise a concern and how Channel referrals work
Course content
The course is delivered in short, bite-size sections that learners can stop and restart at any point.
- Section 1
Prevent and the law
The Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015, specified authorities and what due regard means.
- Section 2
Radicalisation
Extremist narratives, grooming, online influence and the pathways people follow.
- Section 3
Recognising concerns
Vulnerability factors, changes in behaviour and the importance of professional curiosity.
- Section 4
Taking action
Talking to your safeguarding lead, making a referral, Channel panels and recording concerns.
Who it is for
Staff in education, health, care, housing, local authorities and criminal justice, plus any organisation with Prevent duty obligations.
Entry requirements: No prior knowledge is needed. The course is written in plain English and suitable for all staff.
How it is delivered
Fully online and self-paced
Learners work through the course at their own pace and can pause and resume where they left off.
Any device
Works on desktop, laptop, tablet and mobile, with audio, video and written transcripts throughout.
Interactive throughout
Scenarios, exercises and images keep learners engaged rather than clicking through slides.
Knowledge checks
Short checks at the end of each section so learners can see what has landed before moving on.
Average completion time is around 45 mins, though learners can take as long as they need and return as often as they like.
How it is assessed
Knowledge checks run throughout the course so learners can test understanding as they go. The course ends with a multiple-choice assessment taken online. Learners who do not pass first time can retake it.
Certification
Learners receive a Highfield Online Training digital certificate as soon as they pass the end-of-course assessment. Certificates download straight away and can be saved to a CPD log or staff training record.
Refresher guidance: Most employers refresh this training every 12 months, or sooner if the law, roles or workplace risks change.
How it works for teams
- 1. Choose how many licences you need and pay by card, or request an invoice.
- 2. Add your learners' names and email addresses.
- 3. We set them up on the course platform and they receive their login by email.
- 4. Track who has been set up from your account.