The ‘Prevent‘ strategy is meant to stop people be drawn into terrorism. It’s quite high profile in schools at the moment. Recently I thought about the possible effects in adults’ interactions with young people in schools. (67 words)

 

What does Prevent actually prevent?

Terrorism?

Freedom of speech?

People being killed?

Opportunity to express dissent?

Vulnerable young people being exploited?

Ability to question?

Dangerous talk?

Open discussion?

Extremism?

Trust?