Prevent & Radicalisation — Quiz KS3

Name: _________________________________ Class: _____________ Date: _____________

1 Radicalisation is best described as:

A A sudden event that happens all at once

B A gradual process that can be interrupted and reversed at any point

C Something that only affects people from specific communities

D A process that always ends in violence

2 According to Home Office data for 2024/25, which type of extremism made up the largest proportion of Prevent referrals in England and Wales?

A Islamist extremism

B Left-wing extremism

C Right-wing terrorism and extremism

D Single-issue extremism

3 How many referrals were made to the Prevent programme in England and Wales in 2024/25?

A 1,269

B 3,500

C 8,778

D 12,000

4 Which of the following is a "push factor" in the radicalisation process?

A A sense of belonging and community offered by an extremist group

B Feeling socially isolated and as if life is unfair

C Being given a clear sense of identity and purpose

D Excitement and adventure offered by an extremist group

5 Which sector made the largest number of Prevent referrals in 2024/25?

A Health services

B Police

C Social care

D Education

6 Channel is best described as:

A A criminal prosecution process for suspected terrorists

B A voluntary, early support programme for people at risk of radicalisation

C A police surveillance programme

D A government scheme that permanently records someone as a terrorism risk

7 Which of the following is NOT one of the five Fundamental British Values?

A Democracy

B Individual Liberty

C National Pride

D The Rule of Law

8 A classmate has started sharing content in a group chat that uses hateful language about a religious group, saying it's "just a joke." The content is getting more extreme over time. What should you do?

A Join in — if it's a joke it doesn't matter

B Ignore it and hope it stops

C Tell a trusted adult such as a teacher or your school's DSL

D Confront them publicly in front of the whole class

9 What is the most common primary pathway for right-wing radicalisation in young people today?

A Face-to-face recruitment by extremist organisations

B Extremist literature in libraries and bookshops

C Online content — gaming platforms, forums, and social media

D Radio and television broadcasts

10 According to Home Office data for 2024/25, what proportion of all Prevent referrals involved people under 18?

A 15%

B 26%

C 43%

D 54%

My score: _____ / 10

8–10: Excellent — strong understanding of Prevent and radicalisation
5–7: Good — review any questions you were unsure about using your handout
0–4: Keep learning — talk to your teacher about anything confusing

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All answers referenced to Home Office statistics and statutory guidance

Question 1

✅ B — A gradual process that can be interrupted and reversed at any point

The Prevent Duty Guidance 2023 and Channel Duty Guidance 2023 both emphasise that radicalisation is a process — not a single event. This framing is critical because it establishes that early intervention is possible and effective, and that no one is a "lost cause." (Prevent Duty Guidance 2023; KCSIE 2025)

Question 2

✅ C — Right-wing terrorism and extremism

Right-wing terrorism and extremism (RWTE) accounted for 21% of all Prevent referrals in 2024/25 — the largest single ideological category since 2019. This is a common misconception to correct: Prevent is not primarily concerned with Islamist extremism. (Home Office, Individuals Referred to and Supported Through the Prevent Programme, year ending March 2025, 2025)

Question 3

✅ C — 8,778

8,778 referrals were made to the Prevent programme in England and Wales in 2024/25 — a record high and a 27% increase on the previous year. 1,472 of these were adopted into the Channel early intervention programme. (Home Office, Individuals Referred to and Supported Through the Prevent Programme, year ending March 2025, 2025)

Question 4

✅ B — Feeling socially isolated and as if life is unfair

Push factors are the circumstances that make someone more vulnerable to radicalisation — isolation, personal grievance, mental health difficulties, identity confusion. Pull factors (options A, C, D) are what extremist groups offer. Understanding the difference helps pupils recognise vulnerability in themselves and others. (Home Office; RAND research cited in Prevent Duty Guidance 2023)

Question 5

✅ D — Education

The education sector made 36% of all Prevent referrals in 2024/25 — the single largest referring sector. This reflects both the statutory Prevent duty on schools and the effectiveness of trained staff identifying vulnerable young people early. (Home Office, Individuals Referred to and Supported Through the Prevent Programme, year ending March 2025, 2025)

Question 6

✅ B — A voluntary, early support programme for people at risk of radicalisation

Channel is voluntary, welfare-based, and requires consent from the individual and their family (where under 18) before support begins. There is no criminal prosecution, no permanent record, and no punishment. It is explicitly designed to support — not penalise — vulnerable people. (Channel Duty Guidance 2023; CTSA 2015, s.38)

Question 7

✅ C — National Pride

National Pride is not one of the five Fundamental British Values. The five values, which all maintained schools must actively promote, are: Democracy, The Rule of Law, Individual Liberty, Mutual Respect, and Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. (DfE, Promoting fundamental British values as part of SMSC, 2014 updated; Prevent Duty Guidance 2023)

Question 8

✅ C — Tell a trusted adult such as a teacher or the DSL

The appropriate response to concerning content — especially escalating hateful content — is to tell a trusted adult such as a teacher or the school's Designated Safeguarding Lead. Joining in normalises the content; ignoring it allows escalation; public confrontation can entrench views and cause conflict. (KCSIE 2025; Prevent Duty Guidance 2023)

Question 9

✅ C — Online content — gaming platforms, forums, and social media

Online radicalisation is the primary pathway for right-wing extremism — the largest Prevent referral ideology. Gaming platforms, Discord servers, YouTube recommendations, and meme culture on social media are the dominant recruitment environments for this age group. (Home Office, Individuals Referred to and Supported Through the Prevent Programme, year ending March 2025, 2025; Prevent Duty Guidance 2023)

Question 10

✅ D — 54%

54% of all Prevent referrals in 2024/25 involved individuals under the age of 18 (4,715 of 8,778) — a record high, confirming that radicalisation is not solely an adult concern. This underlines the importance of Prevent education in schools and the role of teachers in identifying vulnerability early. (Home Office, Individuals Referred to and Supported Through the Prevent Programme, year ending March 2025, 2025)

✏️ Prevent & Radicalisation — Quiz

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