Case study e
You are often on the premises when most staff have left but the open learning facilities are still open to students and staff.
You notice that in the evenings a group of students often meet in a distant corner of the college where there is a quiet area.
Whenever you pass through this area the students go very quiet but one day when you are in a nearby room you hear one student telling the other students that it is too late for policies, pressure, demonstrations. He says he has been in contact with people who will take 'real' action and asks who is prepared to join him.
When you go into the room again they go quiet.
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This needs to be referred to the Safeguarding team or officer who will assess the information.
If they feel that there is a risk of exploitation by extremists of either an individual or group, the Safeguarding or Prevent officer should seek advice/guidance from their local Prevent FE/HE Coordinator or the local Prevent team.