Guidance

NHS Prevent training and competencies framework

Guidance for healthcare professionals about training and competency requirements for Prevent, part of the government's counter-terrorism strategy.

From:
Department of Health and Social Care
Published
1 September 2022
Last updated
10 July 2025 — See all updates

Applies to England

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NHS Prevent training and competencies framework

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The Prevent training and competencies framework has been developed to:

  • encourage a consistent approach to training and competency development for Prevent
  • ensure that NHS trusts and foundation trusts meet their legislative responsibilities to equip people to work effectively to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and adults in relation to Prevent

This document will also support NHS provider organisations, NHS commissioners and organisations providing services on behalf of the NHS to meet contractual obligations in relation to safeguarding training, as set out in the NHS standard contract.

Updates to this page

Published 1 September 2022
Last updated 10 July 2025 show all updates

  1. Updated throughout to remove training levels 4 to 6 and remove the examples of staff requiring training at each level.

  2. First published.

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