The Epiphany School adheres to the following actions, which is known as the Prevent duty.

• The school identify lead staff: Louise Pankhurst Vanessa Webster.
• The school assesses risk of pupils being radicalised and drawn into terrorism.
• The school has a risk assessment specific to the Prevent Agenda.
• The school refers any concerns to the Prevent Team on 01202 229337 or PreventReferrals@Dorset.pnn.police.uk or through the Children’s Services First Response Hub. For an immediate response the school will call the Anti-terror hotline on 0800 789321. 
• The school is dedicated to working in partnership with other agencies.
• The school aims to establish effective engagement with parents and families.
• The school train staff to raise awareness and keeping them up to date with local risks.
• The E-safety policy details processes of suitable filtering to ensure that children are safe from terrorist and extremist material when accessing the internet in school.
• The school promotes British Values through the school curriculum and on the website.
• The school promotes The Educate Against Hate website to staff and parents.                               

The school's Prevent Lead and first point of contact if you have any concerns is Mrs Louise Pankhurst.  If she is unavailable, then please speak to Miss Vanessa Webster.  All can be contacted through the school office via e-mail (office@epiphany.bournemouth.sch.uk) or telephone (01202 530960.)  

For government advice and trusted resources for schools to safeguard students from radicalisation, build resilience to all types of extremism and promote shared values please see:

  www.educateagainsthate.com

Educate Against Hate Booklet - Information for Parents

• Educate Against Hate - Parents guide.pdf