About COuNTER-terrorism Protect and prepare

PROTECT is part of the UK Government's Counter-Terrorism Strategy (CONTEST) and relates to strengthening protection against terrorist attack.  In the context of education this is not about building fortresses, rather, it's about thinking through proportionate measures to safeguard your communities -  including staff awareness and training.  

PREPARE is also part of CONTEST and relates to mitigating the impact of a terrorist attack.  In the context of education this is about ensuring you have effective emergency response policies and plans in place, that your staff understand these policies and plans and have the necessary training to implement them.  This is also about ensuring that your plans are tested regularly.