This level 1 preventing radicalisation (basic prevent awareness) e-learning course is essential for all staff within nursing and residential care homes, encompassing roles from care and nursing staff to domestic, kitchen, and maintenance personnel, as well as administrative staff. It provides crucial awareness training that supports the safety and well-being of staff and the individuals they care for.

This online preventing radicalisation (basic prevent awareness) for care homes course is divided into the following sections:

Introduction: 

·        Overview of radicalisation and its implications.

The prevent strategy: 

·        Understanding the government's counter-terrorism strategy.

Legislation and regulations: 

·        Key legal frameworks and their application in care settings.

Prevent in care home settings: 

·        Specific guidance for care home staff.

Vulnerability risk factors: 

·        Identifying and understanding vulnerabilities to radicalisation.

Handling concerns: 

·        Procedures for dealing with radicalisation concerns effectively.

Summary and review: 

·        Recap of the course's key points.

References and resources: 

·        For further study and understanding.

End of course assessment: 

• To ensure comprehension and readiness to apply the knowledge.

The aims of this preventing radicalisation (basic prevent awareness) for care homes online course are to:

• Equip care home staff with the knowledge of the Prevent strategy and relevant legislation.
• Increase awareness of the signs of radicalisation and the measures that can be taken to prevent it.

This preventing radicalisation (basic prevent awareness) for care homes elearning course will:

• List the objectives of the Prevent strategy.
• Outline the key legislation and regulations related to the Prevent strategy.
• Explain staff responsibilities.
• Identify the factors that increase the risk of radicalisation.
• Explain what action should be taken, including Channel panels, if there is concern that a person is being groomed for terrorist activities.
• Discuss the importance of sharing information and the consequences of not doing so.

On completion of this preventing radicalisation (basic prevent awareness) for care homes e-learning course, you will be able to:

• Describe the objectives of the Prevent strategy in the social care sector.
• Identify professional responsibilities in protecting vulnerable individuals.
• Determine the risk factors that make individuals susceptible to radicalisation.
• Identify who to contact and where to seek advice if there are concerns about someone being groomed for terrorist activities.
• Recognise potential risk indicators of individuals being radicalised.
• Assess the impact of direct (bullying, befriending and influencing) or indirect (internet, media, etc.) factors on individuals' thoughts and behaviours.
• Raise concerns and take action.
• Share information effectively and understand the consequences of failing to do so.

This CPD-accredited preventing radicalisation (basic Prevent awareness) e-learning course for care homes is externally peer-reviewed and accredited by the CPD Certification Service. Upon completion, participants will earn a CPD Certificate valid for three years.

The course meets comprehensive compliance requirements set by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Regulatory and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) and Care Inspectorates (Wales and Scotland), Skills for Care Core and Mandatory Training Framework and the UK Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF) and other UK health and social care regulatory bodies.

Radicalisation can pose serious risks in care settings, affecting vulnerable individuals and potentially leading to serious safety issues. This course helps staff identify early signs of radicalisation and provides the tools to act effectively, ensuring a safer environment for all residents and staff.

This course’s aims, objectives, and learning outcomes align with UK CSTF recommendations and meet the rigorous standards set by the CQC and other regulatory bodies, ensuring comprehensive and compliant training in preventing radicalisation.

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