Research and analysis

Prevent referrals in higher education: approaches and practices

Research exploring the Prevent decision-making processes used by Relevant Higher Education Bodies (RHEBs).

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 26 November 2021

Applies to England

Documents

Prevent referrals in higher education: approaches and practices

Ref: ISBN 978-1-83870-314-1, DFE RR1171

PDF, 520 KB, 50 pages

Details

This report provides findings from in-depth interviews and group discussions with 25 Prevent/Safeguarding leads in 25 RHEBs, and 12 other staff across 5 of these RHEBs.

Fieldwork took place between November 2020 and April 2021.

It explores Prevent decision-making processes and whether approaches lead to consistent, high-quality referrals and appropriate responses to risk.

Findings will help the department and stakeholders to support the higher education sector to meet their duties with regard to Prevent.

Published 26 November 2021