Radicalisation and extremism: staff factsheet

Share this factsheet on radicalisation and extremism with your staff to make them aware of:

• What radicalisation and extremism are
• How radicalisation happens
• Who's more likely to be at risk
• What signs to look out for
• What to do if they have concerns

Use it as a basis for talking about the issue at a staff meeting, or send it round for staff to read themselves. Please note, you should include local procedures where indicated, or delete the yellow highlighted text before sharing.

Want to make it more interactive?

Use these questions to start a discussion:

• What stereotypes might get in the way of us noticing signs of radicalisation?
• What can we do to help prevent children being groomed by extremists?
• How are children harmed by radicalisation? Who else could be at risk of harm?

... follow up with our safeguarding scenario on radicalisation.