The comments have come after education secretary Nicky Morgan unveiled a new “Educate Against Hate” website, pictured above, offering advice on preventing extremism.
The launch has been welcomed, but it has been emphasised that teachers are not “counter-terrorism experts” and it is not only schools that play a role in shaping young people’s attitudes.
The new website offers parents, teachers and school leaders practical advice to protect children from the dangers of extremism and draws on resources and guidance from the government and charities such as the NSPCC and Childnet.
Peter Wanless, CEO of NSPCC, said the charity was being contacted every day by “worried parents and children themselves” on issues including radicalisation and extremism.
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