Counter terrorism training for Governors

Invitation to Chair of Governors/Safeguarding Governor

Warwickshire schools Counterterrorism event - January 2017

Purpose: To receive a strategic overview of the Government's CONTEST strategy with a specific briefing on the 'Prevent' and 'Prepare' responsibilities.

Time: 6-8pm (registration opens at 5.30pm)

Date: Monday 23 January 2017

Location: The Ricoh Arena Community Space, Phoenix Way, Coventry CV6 6GE

Audience: This event is aimed at school governors with a responsibility for safeguarding.

The event is open to both Warwickshire County Council-maintained schools and academies at no charge.  If you wish to register to attend, please follow the links to the attached Google form:

https://docs.google.com/a/warwickshire.gov.uk/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHlKVx2zVLhEafBNLdiDY8z85JWHUZ0o5lA3l2shxd6Y8IEg/viewform

NB this event will now run from 6-8pm on Monday 23 January 2017 at the Ricoh Arena Community Space and not at 7-9pm as stated on the above Google form.

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Below is a summary of what the event will cover:

PREVENT

The Prevent strand of the Government’s CONTEST Strategy is all about the pre-criminal space, providing support and redirection to vulnerable individuals at risk of being groomed into terrorist activities. In this event we will be looking at how governors can ensure their school is effectively implementing their responsibilities under the Prevent Duty.

PREPARE

The Prepare strand seeks to minimise the impact of a terrorist attack where it cannot be stopped. In this event we will be looking at how governors can strategically direct and support the School Senior Management to develop and implement a School Emergency Plan in line with best practice.