Would You Know When to Act?

Safeguarding and Prevent – Interactive Micro Teach

This engaging and interactive resource has been designed to support the delivery of a 10-minute micro-teach or short lesson on the Prevent duty within safeguarding. It is ideal for college tutors, trainee teachers, or interview preparation, helping to develop confidence in recognising and responding to early signs of concern.

The session takes a student-centred, discussion-based approach, encouraging participation through practical activities rather than passive learning.

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What’s included
• A fully structured PowerPoint presentation
• Clear progression from recognising concerns to understanding responsibility and taking action
• A realistic scenario-based activity
• Interactive elements including:
• Post-it note activity (identifying signs of concern)
• Whiteboard activity (deciding appropriate action)
• A simple and memorable Notice – Check – Share framework

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Learning focus
• Understanding the Prevent duty as part of safeguarding
• Recognising early warning signs of vulnerability
• Developing confidence in professional response and referral
• Reinforcing that safeguarding is about support, not judgement

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Ideal for
• FE, Sixth Form, and College tutors
• PGCE and teacher training candidates
• Interview micro-teach preparation
• Safeguarding or Prevent awareness sessions

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Why this resource stands out
• Interactive and easy to deliver
• Uses realistic, classroom-based scenarios
• Designed to demonstrate effective teaching practice in a short time
• Balances safeguarding knowledge with practical application

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This resource supports educators in delivering a clear, engaging, and professional introduction to Prevent, while modelling effective teaching strategies.