Regional CONTEST co-ordinators: virtual training sessions
Published 6 August 2026
Applies to England
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Regional CONTEST co-ordinators offer large, virtual training sessions that are available to anyone working within an education setting in England. They focus on the implementation of Prevent and are designed primarily for those in dedicated safeguarding or Prevent roles.
Prevent in education: training for early years foundation stage staff
This training package has been designed by the Department for Education (DfE) for staff within the early years foundation stage to understand their responsibilities and the importance of the Prevent duty.
| Session date | Register on Eventbrite |
|---|---|
| Monday 7 December 2026: 6pm to 7:15pm | Register |
| Tuesday 26 January 2027: 4pm to 5:15pm | Register |
| Tuesday 4 May 2027: 6pm to 7:15pm | Register |
Prevent in education: training for independent schools
This training package has been designed by DfE for designated safeguarding leads (DSLs) at independent schools to understand their responsibilities and the importance of the Prevent duty.
| Session date | Register on Eventbrite |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 4 November 2026: 4pm to 5:15pm | Register |
Prevent in education: training for DSLs
This training package has been designed by DfE for DSLs to understand their responsibilities and the importance of the Prevent duty.
| Session date | Register on Eventbrite |
|---|---|
| Monday 28 September 2026: 3:30pm to 4:45pm | Register |
| Tuesday 17 November 2026: 3:30pm to 4:45pm | Register |
| Thursday 14 January 2027: 3:30pm to 4:45pm | Register |
| Wednesday 28 April 2027: 3:30pm to 4:45pm | Register |
Prevent in education: training for governors and trustees in schools
This training package has been designed by DfE for school governors to understand their responsibilities and the importance of the Prevent duty.
| Session date | Register on Eventbrite |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 19 January 2027: 5pm to 6:15pm | Register |
| Thursday 17 June 2027: 5pm to 6:15pm | Register |
Prevent in education: training for staff working in SEND
This training package has been designed by DfE for staff working with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) students to understand their responsibilities and the importance of the Prevent duty.
| Session date | Register on Eventbrite |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 30 September 2026: 3:30pm to 4:45pm | Register |
| Monday 30 November 2026: 3:30pm to 4:45pm | Register |
| Wednesday 3 February 2027: 3:30pm to 4:45pm | Register |
| Tuesday 18 May 2027: 3:30pm to 4:45pm | Register |
Prevent in further education (FE): planning
The webinar will cover the strategic requirements of providers and emerging good practice in delivering the Prevent duty. It will also address the challenges faced by FE training providers of all types, sizes and locations.
| Session date | Register on Eventbrite |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 6 October 2026: 10:30am to midday | Register |
| Tuesday 19 January 2027: 10:30am to midday | Register |
| Tuesday 20 April 2027: 10:30am to midday | Register |
Prevent in education: tailored Prevent training for all staff working in the education sector
This online workshop will give staff a clear understanding of their responsibilities and the current terrorist and extremist threats. Participants can also discuss any questions about the Prevent duty or related issues with an experienced practitioner.
| Session date | Register on Eventbrite |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 8 September 2026: 10:30am to midday | Register |
| Tuesday 13 October 2026: 4:00pm to 5:30pm | Register |
| Tuesday 10 November 2026: 10:30am to midday | Register |
| Tuesday 8 December 2026: 4:00pm to 5:30pm | Register |
| Tuesday 12 January 2027: 10:30am to midday | Register |
| Tuesday 9 February 2027: 4:00pm to 5:30pm | Register |
| Tuesday 9 March 2027: 10:30am to midday | Register |
| Tuesday 13 April 2027: 4:00pm to 5:30pm | Register |
| Tuesday 11 May 2027: 10:30am to midday | Register |
| Tuesday 15 June 2027: 4:00pm to 5:30pm | Register |
Incels and the manosphere
Our training session on incels and the manosphere explores the ideologies, language and online spaces associated with these communities. It will help education professionals recognise potential risks and understand how they may affect young people.
| Session date | Register on Eventbrite |
|---|---|
| Thursday 28 January 2027: 11:00am to midday | Register |
| Wednesday 31 March 2027: 11:00am to midday | Register |
| Thursday 27 May 2027: 11:00am to midday | Register |
| Wednesday 7 July 2027: 11:00am to midday | Register |
Online platforms and extremist content
Our training session on extremist platforms and online content explores how extremist material is shared and consumed online. It will help education professionals understand emerging platforms, recognise concerning content and identify potential signs of radicalisation.
| Session date | Register on Eventbrite |
|---|---|
| Thursday 28 January 2027: 1:30pm to 2:30pm | Register |
| Wednesday 31 March 2027: 1:30pm to 2:30pm | Register |
| Thursday 27 May 2027: 1:30pm to 2:30pm | Register |
| Wednesday 7 July 2027: 1:30pm to 2:30pm | Register |
Gaming and extremism
Our training session on gaming and extremism explores how extremist narratives and influences can appear within gaming spaces and related online communities. It will help education professionals recognise potential risks and understand how young people may be targeted or drawn into harmful content.
| Session date | Register on Eventbrite |
|---|---|
| Thursday 28 January 2027: 3:00pm to 4:00pm | Register |
| Wednesday 31 March 2027: 3:00pm to 4:00pm | Register |
| Thursday 27 May 2027: 3:00pm to 4:00pm | Register |
| Wednesday 7 July 2027: 3:00pm to 4:00pm | Register |