Foundation course
Comprehensive Safeguarding Training
LHI's core safeguarding course for staff, volunteers, partners, vendors and community structures: what safeguarding is, who it protects, the do's and don'ts, types of concerns, reporting channels, a survivor-centred approach and prevention measures.
- 9 lessons
- About 57 minutes
- Pass mark 80%
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- 6 min
Lesson 1
What is safeguarding, and who does it protect?
The definition LHI works to, and the people every safeguarding measure is designed to protect.
- 6 min
Lesson 2
Why we have a safeguarding policy
The four purposes of LHI's safeguarding policy.
- 5 min
Lesson 3
Core principles
The principles that guide every safeguarding decision.
- 7 min
Lesson 4
Safeguarding do's
Behaviour and conduct, protection and prevention, reporting, and working with children and vulnerable adults.
- 7 min
Lesson 5
Safeguarding don'ts
Zero-tolerance behaviours, unprofessional conduct, mishandling cases and unsafe communication.
- 7 min
Lesson 6
Types of safeguarding concerns
Recognising physical, emotional and sexual abuse, exploitation, neglect, bullying, harassment and online harm.
- 8 min
Lesson 7
Reporting concerns
Who can report, the channels available, how to respond, and what happens next.
- 6 min
Lesson 8
A survivor-centred approach and disciplinary measures
Putting the survivor first, and the consequences of breaching the policy.
- 5 min
Lesson 9
Prevention measures and our commitment
Safe recruitment, training, community awareness, and the pledge to protect, report and act.
Final assessment & certificate
Unlocks when you complete every lesson.