This course will support staff to provide a safe space for learners to explore, discuss and debate the range of social and political issues in our rapidly changing world. It will support you to develop young people's skills to be able to engage as active citizens in a democratic society, developing critical thinking skills so that they become resilient to and equipped to challenge divisive viewpoints and hate speech. It will also support staff to have a clear understanding of how the holding of views which endorse violent extremism can lead to safeguarding issues for the wellbeing of the individual child and young person.
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