At Stanhope Primary and Nursery School, safeguarding our children is always our top priority - and that includes protecting them from the risks of radicalisation and extremism. We view this as part of our wider duty to keep children safe from all forms of harm and vulnerability.
We are fully committed to upholding the principles of the Prevent Duty and promoting the fundamental British values of:
Democracy
The rule of law
Individual liberty
Mutual respect
Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
These values are woven into our curriculum, assemblies, and everyday school life. Children are taught to think critically, respect differences, and celebrate the diverse society we live in. Our aim is to help them become thoughtful, responsible citizens who make a positive contribution to their communities.
We take a proactive approach, ensuring that our staff are trained and confident in spotting early signs of concern and that our safeguarding systems support effective intervention where needed.
The Governing Body fully supports this commitment and ensures that we meet all expectations set out by the Department for Education.
For practical advice on how to protect children from extremism and radicalisation, we recommend the Educate Against Hate website:
www.educateagainsthate.com
If you have any concerns or questions about safeguarding, please speak to our Designated Safeguarding Leaders (DSL's).