Sample portfolio
Sample portfolio
Our training approach
Safeguarding training for higher education settings
Three levels of safeguarding training to choose from or to underpin a whole-institution approach
At Plinth House, we deliver safeguarding training that is written from a higher education perspective – not just marketed to higher education. Our courses are designed to cut through confusion and provide clarity on what safeguarding really means for universities and HEIs.
The importance of how we define "safeguarding" in higher education
Too many safeguarding courses blur the lines between safeguarding, wellbeing, and mental health. This broad, open-ended approach can create uncertainty and operational challenges for higher education providers.
We start with a clear definition, in line with the approach of statutory authorities and with legal definitions.
We define safeguarding as "the full range of steps a higher education provider or other organisation takes to protect individuals - specifically, children and adults at risk - from abuse and neglect". We differentiate clearly between safeguarding concerns and other types of support or intervention.
What sets our safeguarding training apart?
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Tailored for a higher education context
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Informed by our own sector experience
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Practical case studies relevant to day-to-day work in higher education
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Customisable options to reflect your own policies and procedures
Our three levels of safeguarding training
Level One: Safeguarding essentials in higher education
Audience: All staff in higher education - regardless of role and or level or seniority - plus certain student roles, such as student ambassadors or student volunteers
Format: eLearning (up to 1 hour). Roll out the training across your team or institution, enabling your colleagues to complete it at a time that works for them.
Level Two: Safeguarding in practice in higher education
Audience: Colleagues and teams who are more likely to encounter potential safeguarding issues or disclosures in their day-to-day work
Format: 1-day training course, delivered live for up to 20 people (online, in person, or in a blended format)
Level Three: Safeguarding for Designated Safeguarding Leads / Officers (DSOs/DSLs) in higher education
Audience: Designated safeguarding officers (DSOs), designated safeguarding leads (DSLs) and others with specific safeguarding responsibilities
Format: 1.5-day training course, delivered live for up to 20 people (online, in person, or in a blended format)
Ready to take the next step?
Download our safeguarding training brochure for more information and our current prices
Would you like an initial conversation to talk through your safeguarding training requirements?
