Leeds Prevent is running a new and updated Prevent awareness training session for colleagues working across statutory services, the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, and faith organisations.

The free online session is designed for frontline staff working in Leeds and the surrounding areas, helping participants develop their understanding of Prevent and how it supports safeguarding within local communities.

About the training

The updated awareness session will provide an introduction to Prevent and its role in safeguarding people who may be vulnerable to being drawn into extremism.

The training is suitable for colleagues working across a range of sectors, particularly those in frontline roles who may encounter safeguarding concerns as part of their work.

Event details

Date: Thursday 3 September 2026

Time: 4:00pm to 5:30pm

Location: Online via Microsoft Teams

Cost: Free

Who should attend?

The session is open to colleagues from:

  • Statutory organisations
  • Voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations
  • Faith organisations

Frontline staff working in Leeds and the surrounding areas are particularly encouraged to attend.

How to book

To book a place, please refer to the booking information provided in the Prevent training flyer.

If you require an accessible plain text version of the leaflet, this is available on request from Leeds Prevent.

Find out more

For more information about Prevent in Leeds, visit:

https://www.leeds.gov.uk/prevent

If you have any questions about the training, you can contact the Leeds Prevent team via the details provided in the training information.