Terms of Reference – Prevent Duty Review Group (PDRG)

Context

The Prevent Duty Review Group (PDRG) is responsible for overseeing the Prevent Duty at Northeastern University London (the University).

Terms of Reference

1. To be responsible for the design, operation and implementation of effective and efficient Prevent policies and related procedures, in compliance with the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 and related appointed monitoring bodies.
2. To review all new Prevent related legislation and frameworks and ensure the University meets or exceeds all requirements.
3. To create, implement, monitor and review the Prevent Risk Assessment Action Plan and make recommendations on actions to be taken.
4. To review all Prevent related policies and procedures, and to recommend any changes to policies and procedures.
5. To consider and respond to the concerns of students and staff about issues influencing Prevent.
6. To serve as the centre of communications for the conveyance and distribution of findings, information, policies and procedures relevant to the promotion and implementation of best practice Prevent systems within the University, in compliance with current legislative guidelines.

Membership

Dean of Northeastern University London (Optional)

Prevent Officer (Chair), Head of Student Support and Development

Prevent Deputy Officer, Director of Business and Partnership Development & Apprenticeships (Safeguarding WRL)

Secretary to PDRG

Head of Quality Assurance

Academic Registrar

Head of Facilities

Lead Student Mental Health Adviser

NU London SU Campus Officer

Faculty Directors (or nominee)

Faculty Representative from the Health and Safety Committee

Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Events Team Representative

Information Technology Team Representative

Quorum

Meetings will be quorate when the chair and 50% members are present.

Frequency

PDRG will meet four times a year (quarterly).

Reports To

Policy and Compliance Committee.

A report from the PDRG will also be made to the Work Related Learning Management Board (WRLMB).

Reports From

PDRG does not receive any direct reports from sub-committees, but:

• Work Related Learning Programme Committee will report any matters which may have relevance to Prevent. PDRG may also request that working parties be set up to address certain issues as appropriate.
• Risk Review Group will report any matters which may have relevance to Prevent.

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