Common use of Radicalisation and extremism Clause in Contracts

Radicalisation and extremism.  Radicalisation refers to the process by which a person comes to support terrorism and forms of extremism leading to terrorism.  Extremism is defined by the Crown Prosecution Service as ‘The demonstration of unacceptable behaviour by using any means or medium to express views which: o Encourage, justify or glorify terrorist violence in furtherance of particular beliefs. o Seek to provoke others to terrorist acts. o Encourage other serious criminal activity or seek to provoke others to serious criminal acts. x Xxxxxx hatred which might lead to inter-community violence in the UK.’  The Trust understands that here is no such thing as a “typical extremist”: those who become involved in extremist actions come from a range of backgrounds and experiences, and most individuals, even those who hold radical views, do not become involved in violent extremist activity.  The Trust understands that students may become susceptible to radicalisation through a range of social, personal and environmental factors - it is known that violent extremists exploit vulnerabilities in individuals to drive a wedge between them and their families and communities. It is vital that Trust staff are able to recognise those vulnerabilities.  Staff will maintain and apply a good understanding of the relevant guidance in order to prevent students from becoming involved in terrorism.  The Trust will monitor its Religious Education (RE) curriculum and assembly policy to ensure that they are used to promote community cohesion and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs.  Senior leaders will raise awareness within the Trust about the safeguarding processes relating to protecting students from radicalisation and involvement in terrorism.

Radicalisation and extremism.  ● Radicalisation refers to the process by which a person comes to support terrorism and forms of extremism leading to terrorism.  ● Extremism is defined by the Crown Prosecution Service as ‘The demonstration of unacceptable behaviour by using any means or medium to express views which: o Encourage, justify or glorify terrorist violence in furtherance of particular beliefs. o Seek to provoke others to terrorist acts. o Encourage other serious criminal activity or seek to provoke others to serious criminal acts. x Xxxxxx hatred which might lead to inter-community violence in the UK.’  ● The Trust understands that here is no such thing as a “typical extremist”: those who become involved in extremist actions come from a range of backgrounds and experiences, and most individuals, even those who hold radical views, do not become involved in violent extremist activity.  ● The Trust understands that students pupils may become susceptible to radicalisation through a range of social, personal and environmental factors - it is known that violent extremists exploit vulnerabilities in individuals to drive a wedge between them and their families and communities. It is vital that Trust staff are able to recognise those vulnerabilities.  ● Staff will maintain and apply a good understanding of the relevant guidance in order to prevent students pupils from becoming involved in terrorism.  ● The Trust will monitor its Religious Education (RE) curriculum and assembly policy to ensure that they are used to promote community cohesion and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs.  ● Senior leaders will raise awareness within the Trust about the safeguarding processes relating to protecting students pupils from radicalisation and involvement in terrorism.

Radicalisation and extremism.  Radicalisation refers to the process by which a person comes to support terrorism and forms of extremism leading to terrorism.  • Extremism is defined by the Crown Prosecution Service as ‘The demonstration of unacceptable behaviour by using any means or medium to express views which: o Encourage, justify or glorify terrorist violence in furtherance of particular beliefs. o Seek to provoke others to terrorist acts. o Encourage other serious criminal activity or seek to provoke others to serious criminal acts. x Xxxxxx hatred which might lead to inter-community violence in the UK.’  • The Trust understands that here is no such thing as a “typical extremist”: those who become involved in extremist actions come from a range of backgrounds and experiences, and most individuals, even those who hold radical views, do not become involved in violent extremist activity.  • The Trust understands that students may become susceptible to radicalisation through a range of social, personal and environmental factors - it is known that violent extremists exploit vulnerabilities in individuals to drive a wedge between them and their families and communities. It is vital that Trust staff are able to recognise those vulnerabilities.  • Staff will maintain and apply a good understanding of the relevant guidance in order to prevent students from becoming involved in terrorism.  • The Trust will monitor its Religious Education (RE) curriculum and assembly policy to ensure that they are used to promote community cohesion and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs.  • Senior leaders will raise awareness within the Trust about the safeguarding processes relating to protecting students from radicalisation and involvement in terrorism.