| aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | Health |
| What age group | Adult courses |
| What topic | Safeguarding |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
Good morning/afternoon, everyone! Before we dive into the core content of our lesson on safeguarding, let’s take a moment to set the stage in a unique way.
Personal Reflection (5 minutes)
Close your eyes and think back to a time when you felt someone was looking out for your safety and well-being. This could be in a professional setting or in your personal life. Consider the impact that individual had on your sense of security.
Share Your Thoughts (10 minutes)
With that memory in mind, I invite you to partner up with someone next to you and share your experience. Discuss the following:
Group Discussion (10 minutes)
After sharing with your partner, we’ll bring it back to the larger group. I’ll ask a few pairs to share their insights. As we do this, think about the key elements of safeguarding you have identified in your experiences.
The personal experiences we just shared lay a strong foundation for understanding safeguarding in health care settings. Just as someone made you feel safe in your life, our role as health care professionals is to create an environment that prioritises the safety and well-being of those in our care.
As we proceed with today’s lesson, we’ll cover:
Let’s embark on this journey together to deepen our understanding of safeguarding and ensure we are equipped to create a safe, supportive environment for all individuals.
Let’s get started with our first topic: understanding the concepts and principles of safeguarding within our health practices.