Course Description

Equality and Diversity are about treating people fairly, no matter what their differences are. It's making sure everyone feels included, that no one experiences discrimination or prejudice. We all have a duty to treat one other with respect, and as organisations, have a responsibility to ensure that we promote Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in every aspect of our operation – both internally and externally.

This course can be tailored to fit with your organisation's Equality and Diversity policy and procedures and will focus on the key areas to support individuals, teams, and the organisation as a whole to develop and implement their Equality and Diversity strategy.

This 3-hour session will not only share legislation, duties, and acts relating to Equality and Diversity but through discussions and exercises allow those who attend to bring the topic to life, sharing examples and perspectives on areas that once may have been taboo. Individuals will leave the session with personal actions based on what they feel they can do to minimise discrimination and injustice in their personal and business lives.

Target Student

All employees, managers, and team leaders who want to understand their responsibilities around equality, diversity and inclusion, and contribute to a fair and inclusive workplace.

Pre-requisites

• None

Core Learning Objectives

• Explain the meaning of equality and diversity, and recognise employer and employee duties in relation to equality, diversity, and inclusion
• List the Nine Protected Characteristics within the Equality Act and identify legislation that supports these
• Define how your organisation currently supports equality and diversity, and explore aspirations for future development
• Recognise Unconscious Bias – how and when it occurs and how to mitigate any impact
• Create a Personal Action Plan, recognising individual and organisational responsibilities

Course Outline

1. What is Equality and Diversity?

• Defining equality, diversity and inclusion
• What this means for your organisation

2. Legislation and Organisational Strategy

• Key legislation supporting equality and diversity
• The Nine Protected Characteristics within the Equality Act
• How legislation fits with your company's vision, strategy, and objectives

3. Current Practices

• What practices currently exist to support this vision
• Exploring aspirations for future development

4. The Individual and Employee Perspective

• How equality and diversity impact you as an individual and employee
• Employer and employee duties and responsibilities

5. Unconscious Bias

• What is Unconscious Bias and how does it occur?
• The consequences of Unconscious Bias
• How to mitigate bias to ensure there are no adverse outcomes

6. Personal Action Planning

• Recognising individual and organisational responsibilities
• Creating a personal action plan to minimise discrimination and injustice