Prevent in schools after the Trojan Horse Affair

This chapter considers the impact of the Prevent strategy, placed on a statutory footing by Part 5 of the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015, on freedom of expression in schools. It assesses the enforcement mechanisms accompanying Prevent. The chapter also considers whether or how far the width of the term can be viewed as affecting the application of the Prevent policy in schools. It addresses the background to the introduction of the statutory Prevent duty, focuses on its links with the Trojan Horse affair. The chapter examines the content of the Prevent duty and guidance to schools. It outlines the impact of enhanced safeguarding measures under Prevent as applied to pupils considered vulnerable to being radicalized. The chapter explores the emphasis upon the promotion of British values in schools as a counter to extremism. It focuses on other duties to promote free, pluralistic debate in schools.