At Pamphill First School, we take our duties to protect children against radicalisation and extremism very seriously.  However, we are mindful that our pupils are aged 4-9 years and feel that it is through a broad and balanced curriculum underpinned by a Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural ethos that will aid our children to grow up as strong individuals, able to make informed choices.

We believe that children should be given the opportunity to explore the issues of diversity and understand Britain as a multicultural society and, as part of our Creative Curriculum, we provide a safe learning environment in which children can raise questions, concerns and explore the boundaries of what is acceptable regarding their attitude to multicultural and race issues.

PREVENT forms part of the Government's counter-terrorism strategy and aims to prevent children and young people from getting drawn into terrorism.  This could be after meeting people online or visiting websites that could lead them to adopting what we consider to be extreme views, and becoming radicalised.

For more information on Prevent and reporting a concern, see the Dorset Police Website here  or for advice e mail DorsetPrevent@Dorset.pnn.police.uk or for immediate response call the Anti Terror hotline on 0800 789 321

The Designated Safeguarding Lead is Mrs Sarah Fairman and the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads are Mrs Helen Woolnough and Miss Helen Self.  You can contact the Safeguarding Lead through the school office on 01202 883008 or via email safeguarding@pamphillfirstschool.org