Adventure Camps is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and caring environment where children are protected from discrimination, abuse, harm and radicalisation. As part of this commitment, we ensure that neither our Camp sessions nor our premises are used to promote extremist beliefs or discriminatory views.
Key Principles #
Adventure Camps will not allow its sessions or premises to be used:
- To promote or express extremist ideological, religious or political views.
- To promote or express discriminatory views relating to protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
- By any organisation that is proscribed by the Home Secretary under the Terrorism Act 2000.
Definitions #
Premises #
The room, space or building used by Adventure Camps while it is running a session. Where premises are hired, this policy applies during the period of hire and occupation.
Extremist Views #
Extremism is defined in the Prevent Strategy as vocal or active opposition to fundamental British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs. This includes calls for the death of members of the armed forces, whether in the UK or overseas.
Protected Characteristics (Equality Act 2010) #
- Age
- Disability
- Gender reassignment
- Marriage and civil partnership
- Pregnancy and maternity
- Race
- Religion and belief
- Sex
- Sexual orientation
Proscribed Organisations #
A list of organisations proscribed under the Terrorism Act 2000 can be accessed via the UK Government website.
Related Policies #
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
- Safeguarding Policy
Policy Review Details #
This policy was adopted by: Adventure Camps
Written in accordance with the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (2025): Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements – Safeguarding Policies and Procedures [3.4 – 3.6], Suitable People [3.13 – 3.19], Qualifications, Training, Support and Skills [3.29], and Safeguarding Training [3.30 – 3.32].
