Question to the Home Office:

To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many instances of radicalised behaviour have been reported by teachers as a result of the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 coming into force.

Information from the police is that between 1st July 2015 and 30th March 2016, around 1080 referrals were made from schools which related to concerns about vulnerable people potentially being drawn into terrorism. It is not possible to determine how many of these were as a result of the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015, which places no legal obligation on teachers to make such referrals. Many referrals need no further action after careful assessment, and others receive support for concerns unrelated to terrorism. Individuals assessed as being at risk may be offered support through Channel, the voluntary and confidential support programme for those who are vulnerable to being drawn into terrorism