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11/07/23

Celebrating creativity in all forms, the VIAT Festival of Creativity was a huge success!It was such a joy to see so many prospective, current and former students celebrating creativity and enjoying the events.Well done to everyone involved and thank you to all who came along! pic.twitter.com/1BxUVv04eH

11/07/23

The book has arrived and some of our KS2 Choir can't wait to get started! Want to come? Children who will be in KS2 in September can sign up now https://t.co/GaPGyEBDtO you don't want to miss this. pic.twitter.com/aTveld9R4e

11/07/23

What an amazing performance by our school choir at the VIAT Festival of Creativity on Saturday. They sang beautifully and confidently. We are so proud of them all. pic.twitter.com/02mn8qNf73

11/07/23

Celebrating creativity in all forms, the VIAT Festival of Creativity was a huge success!It was such a joy to see so many prospective, current and former students celebrating creativity and enjoying the events.Well done to everyone involved and thank you to all who came along! pic.twitter.com/1BxUVv04eH

05/07/23

Mr Royston & Mr Chirnside have been practising for the VIAT Festival of Creativity, where pro Freestyle Footballer Jamie Knight will be hosting masterclasses!Book here: VIAT Festival - VIAT Festival - A Festival of Creativity Tickets, Sat 8 Jul 2023 at 11:00 | Eventbrite pic.twitter.com/pma4qUqE3t

05/07/23

We are so excited that Chelsea Little from the kmfm Breakfast Show will be joining us at the VIAT Festival of Creativity from 12pm!Book your free General Admission ticket here: https://t.co/NFH3tDuMVZ pic.twitter.com/t1AqJW4qPA

05/07/23

A sneak peek of the Art Exhibition that will open this Saturday for the VIAT Festival of Creativity! To book a free general admission ticket which includes entry to the exhibition, please click here: https://t.co/NFH3tDuMVZ pic.twitter.com/shErdA7RVi

27/06/23

Not too long to go! https://t.co/sAZS4l9jh4

27/06/23

Not too long to go! https://t.co/sAZS4l9jh4

21/06/23

The VIAT Festival of Creativity is a vibrant celebration of creativity and talent, featuring a diverse range of events and activities. To book or view the activities and events, head to the link in our bio! 🎷🎺🎨#kent pic.twitter.com/HpUUo1Hj8e

21/06/23

A sneak peak of this year's VIAT Festival!Expect to see a variety of Art, Literature, Drama and Music performances from students across the Trust. Also attending this year is who will be performing creative Freestyle Football and hosting masterclasses on the day! pic.twitter.com/tqRjlaW6cg

20/06/23

The VIAT Festival of Creativity is a vibrant celebration of creativity and talent, featuring a diverse range of events and activities. To book or view the activities and events, head to the link in our bio! 🎷🎺🎨#kent pic.twitter.com/HpUUo1Hj8e

16/06/23

A sneak peak of this year's VIAT Festival!Expect to see a variety of Art, Literature, Drama and Music performances from students across the Trust. Also attending this year is who will be performing creative Freestyle Football and hosting masterclasses on the day! pic.twitter.com/tqRjlaW6cg

05/06/23

Are you looking for a new challenge? We would like a new Classroom Teacher (Key Stage 2) to join our friendly team! You can find all the details on our website - https://t.co/NPKxiMjjlq pic.twitter.com/xPFrXCMiSz

21/04/23

*SAVE THE DATE*Saturday 8th July, 11am - 4pmAn exciting performance opportunity for our pupils at the VIAT Festival of Creativity.Keep your eyes peeled for more information on how to get your child involved. pic.twitter.com/14jBuVfsRP

30/03/23

Year 1 watercolours By pic.twitter.com/XIRjTtHhpD

13/03/23

On Friday, Year 5 played Beat the Flood and designed houses that would prevent against flood damage. They looked at different materials and had to keep to a budget pic.twitter.com/dz6yseHLNN

10/03/23

Today we welcomed who was here to present Zoe in Yr 5 with a prize for winning "Litter Angels anti-litter poster competition" Zoe won a goodie bag for herself & £100 for the school. You can find Zoe's poster displayed in McDonalds in Tonbridge. Well done Zoe pic.twitter.com/qXS2DHfu4U

06/03/23

Year 1 water colours pic.twitter.com/Dz5Xx7OZcR

24/02/23

Are you a teacher looking for a new challenge? We have a vacancy in our Specialist Resource Provision so why not consider joining our friendly team? You can find all the info here: https://t.co/agxFMAh4orAnd you can watch a video about VIAT SRPs here: https://t.co/EgRj0ybzbE pic.twitter.com/H1l86gcAFz

09/02/23

Our PTA have been working with our teachers to update our class reading corners, Year 2 is now finished and the children are loving their new space. Thank you to our PTA and all of our parents/grandparents who support our fundraising events. pic.twitter.com/tgTUjM7jyz

08/02/23

Year 6 had a wonderful day visiting starting with a tour of the Globe Theatre followed by a practical drama workshop on Macbeth Thank you Shakespeare's Globe. pic.twitter.com/kVjDuvwHJa

25/01/23

Are you looking for a new challenge? We would like a Caretaker to join our friendly team - you can find all the details here: https://t.co/NPKxiMjRaY pic.twitter.com/jQp0odlgQ8

20/01/23

Congratulations to everyone in yellow house pic.twitter.com/zk7LW9eCdr

30/11/22

As our Christmas fayre fast approaches, Friday 2nd December will be non school uniform day in exchange for Sweets or Chocolate donations 😊 pic.twitter.com/wsxtsZEi5a

PREVENT Extremism and Radicalisation

What is the PREVENT strategy?

PREVENT is a government strategy designed to stop people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorist or extreme causes. The PREVENT strategy covers all types of terrorism and extremism, including the extreme right wing, violent groups and other causes.

ACT- Action Counters Terrorism

How does the PREVENT strategy apply to schools?

From July 2015 all schools have a duty to keep children safe from radicalisation and extremism. This means we have a duty to protect them from extreme and violent views in the same way that we protect them from drugs or gang violence. In school, we can provide a safe place for children to discuss these issues so they have a better understanding about how to protect themselves.

What does this mean at Valley Invicta Primary School at Leybourne Chase?

Many of the things we already do in school to help our children become positive, happy members of society also contribute to the PREVENT strategy, these include:

  • Lessons which aim to develop children's resillience to these issues putting them in a stronger position to be able to reject extremist views.
  • The encouragement of open discussion throughout the school, particularly in our PSHE lessons.
  • Challenging prejudices and racist comments.
  • Developing critical thinking skills and a strong, positive self-identity.
  • Children are taught to listen to others with tolerance while discussing their own opinions. They are taught to respect the views of others and other ways of life.
  • Exploring other cultures and religions and promoting diversity through, for example, Religious Education and visiting different places of worship to foster religious and cultural tolerance.
  • In ICT lessons children are taught to question what they read on the internet. E-safety is a key focus through the school.
  • Children are encouraged to talk to an adult about things that worry or confuse them.
  • Promoting the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of ALL pupils, as well as British Values such as democracy.

We will also protect children from the risk of radicalisation, for example by using filters on the internet to make sure they cannot access extremist and terrorist material, or by vetting visitors who come into school to work with pupils.

How does PREVENT relate to British values?

Schools have been actively promoting British Values since 2014. British values include: democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and tolerance (acceptance) of different faiths and beliefs.

Isn’t my child too young to learn about extremism?

The PREVENT strategy is not just about discussing extremism itself, which may not be suitable or appropriate for younger children. It is also about teaching fundamental British Values such as tolerance, respect, democracy and the rule of law. School staff ensure that all discussions are appropriate for the age and maturity of the children involved.

Is extremism really a risk in our area?

Extremism can take many forms. It can be linked to politics, religion, colour of skin or nationality. Therefore, we will try to give our children the skills to protect them from any extremist views they may encounter, now or later in their lives.

Key Terms

Extremism – vocal or active opposition to fundamental British values such as democracy, the rule of law and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs.

Ideology – a set of beliefs.

Terrorism – a violent action against people or property, designed to create fear and advance a political, religious or ideological cause.

Radicalisation – the process by which a person comes to support extremism and terrorism.

Stereotyping - an often unfair and untrue belief that people may have about people or things with a particular characteristic, for example race or religion.

Propaganda - Information that is spread in order to influence public opinion. It usually promotes a certain cause or regime.

Discrimination - When you act on a prejudice. It is treating someone, or a group of people, in a different way because of who they are.

Where can I find out more information?

If you have any questions or concerns about the PREVENT strategy and what it means for your child, please contact the school office. Alternatively you can receive advice and support from your local police by telephoning 101. 

The following sources may also be useful:

PREVENT duty guidance  www.gov.uk/government/publications/protecting-children-from-radicalisation-the-prevent-duty

Frequently asked questions, Prevent For Schools www.preventforschools.org

What is Prevent? Let’s Talk About It http://www.ltai.info/what-is-prevent/

Educate Against Hate https://educateagainsthate.com/parents/

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