Prevent Duty Training
Stay compliant. Stay informed. Safeguard.
As part of our commitment to safeguarding and our compliance with statutory duties, all supply staff working through MAT Recruitment are required to complete the Prevent Duty Training module. This helps ensure you understand your responsibilities in identifying and responding to risks of radicalisation, and supporting vulnerable individuals in the educational context.
The Prevent Duty is an essential part of safeguarding in all UK schools, and completing this training ensures you feel confident recognising when a learner may be vulnerable to extremist influences. As frontline education professionals, supply staff play a vital role in early identification and support, often being the first to notice subtle changes in behaviour or wellbeing. This training provides practical, scenario-based guidance to help you act appropriately, follow reporting procedures, and work in partnership with school safeguarding teams. By completing this module, you contribute to creating safe, inclusive environments where every pupil can thrive without risk.
This training is delivered via the official government online course: Prevent duty training: Learn how to support people susceptible to radicalisation. Once you complete the online course, please send your certificate to the MAT Recruitment team for compliance purposes.
As with all of our training materials, our lesson planning training is completely free.
What You'll Learn...
By completing the official course you will learn about:
The nature and purpose of the Prevent duty.
How extremist ideologies may develop and ways radicalisation can occur.
Your role in early intervention: spotting vulnerability, responding appropriately, making referrals.
The support mechanisms, interventions and referral systems in place.
Practical steps for maintaining safe learning environments and reporting concerns.
Why It Matters...
The Prevent Duty training forms part of our safeguarding strategy and assists schools in meeting their legal obligations under the Prevent duty. Radicalisation and extremism are recognised harms, and prevent duty training equips you to safeguard effectively in educational settings.
Completing this module ensures you can contribute confidently and safely to the school community, and maintain your eligibility for supply assignments.
Register with MAT Recruitment to access free online training and CPD for teachers and supply staff.
Who's it For...
This module is mandatory for:
All supply teachers, teaching assistants, HLTA / cover supervisors supplied by MAT Recruitment.
Any support staff or pastoral roles supplied via our agency who engage with children and young people in education settings.
Should a candidate require re-training or refresher training, we will notify you accordingly.
How to Complete the Training...
Go to the official online training portal
Register (if first time) or log in.
Work through the course at your own pace (takes approximately 30–60 minutes).
Download or obtain your certificate of completion at the end.
Upload the certificate to your MAT Recruitment candidate portal (or email it to your MAT Recruitment consultant).
Keep a copy for your personal CPD records.
Frequently Asked Questions...
Is There A Cost To Me?
No. The course is provided free of charge via the government website, and MAT Recruitment does not charge you for accessing it.
What If I've Already Completed The Training?
If you’ve completed the exact module via the link above within the last 12 months, please upload your certificate. If unsure, please send your certificate to your consultant for verification.
What If I don't complete the Training?
We will notify you and may pause your supply registration until compliance is achieved, as our partner schools require full safeguarding compliance.
What if I have Technical Issues with the Training?
If you experience difficulties accessing or completing the training, please contact your MAT Recruitment consultant, and we will assist. If the government site is down or unavailable, please notify us.
