Fashion-Enter Ltd’s tutors across all campuses; Haringey, Islington and Leicester, welcomed Tishya Desai, a Prevent Education Officer from Haringey Council, for a session on Prevent.
Prevent is part of the UK’s counter-terrorism strategy, which impedes people from becoming involved in or supporting terrorism. FEL works with numerous individuals – learner’s, apprentices and staff, and therefore has a moral obligation to ensure safety and support.
The session took place on Monday, 10th February, and the objectives were:
- Understand what Prevent aims to do.
- Think about who might be vulnerable to radicalisation and extremism.
- Recognise when a vulnerable person might be in need of help.
- Know what kinds of help and support are available.
It was a very informative and engaging session, with lots of valuable discussions and examples on radicalisation and extremism, how to identify signs in the classroom, and how to report a concern and make a Prevent referral.
Lan Leeder, Head of Education, said: “This lesson on Prevent was an excellent refresher. It offered valuable insights for teachers on recognising signs and making appropriate Prevent referrals.”
Manuela added: “Prevent identifies individuals who may be at risk of radicalisation and offers support through education, mentorship, and counselling. It provides a constructive pathway to address grievances and prevent harmful influences from taking root. The strategy emphasises prevention rather that prosecution, aiming to engage individuals before they commit criminal acts or adopt dangerous ideologies.”