As well as gaining knowledge of what is meant by race and systemic racism and its history, participants will gain skills to recognise and challenge racist attitudes and behaviours, understand the meaning and impact of microaggressions and be advocates. The session includes digital post-course information, including further self-directed learning.
The session will enable participants to understand and identify behaviours that undermine respect and dignity at work, including bullying and harassment, and to explore ways of creating an inclusive working culture. This includes understanding the impact of inappropriate language and behaviour, how to challenge this effectively and support others. The session includes the new sexual harassment duty.
The course covers a number of key areas, including the social model of disability, the legal requirements, reasonable adjustments and going beyond our 'reasonable adjustment' mindset. It also covers the impact of ableism, privilege and unconscious bias.
We provide practical strategies for creating accessible communication and environments. We explore how to effectively consult, engage with and support disabled staff, customers and other stakeholders.
This course is created and delivered by experienced trainers who are disabled and are disability activists.
We cover key definitions, what is meant by prohibitive conduct and positive action and the benefits of EDEI for workers and those using their services.
This is a highly interactive session, with small and large group work discussions, considering a range of situations, as well as quizzes . This facilitates learning of the key concepts including the law, the standard expectations of voluntary sector organisation’s diversity and inclusion policies, respectful language and appropriate challenging, plus post-course information is provided.
The course includes (all with intersectional perspectives): the daily impact of neurodivergent conditions, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia and OCD (as well as common co-occurring mental health conditions). It also covers the varied manifestations of neurodivergence alongside cultural factors and how to identify and avoid some common misconceptions, myths and stereotypes.
Discussions are facilitated using case studies, and the course enables attendees to be more confident and proactive in dealing with the distinct needs of neurodivergent colleagues.
The session includes recognising abuse and neglect, and the influence of personal values: incorporating biases and assumptions that impact judgement and response
All of which are examined through a diversity and inclusion lens
The course covers how to deliver accessible training, learning styles and developing effective aims and objectives. We also instruct how to decipher essential vs supplementary content, the effective use of case studies and exercises and how to respond to challenges in the training room.
The course covers key definitions, the neuroscience behind implicit associations; examples of how unconscious bias can manifest in the work of the voluntary sector; the impact of micro-messages and how proactive inclusion can counter the bias cycle.
The course covers the concept and importance of EIAs and the key principles and steps involved. Participants will be able to recognise and take action on potential barriers and challenges when conducting EIAs. They will learn how to integrate equality considerations into general decision-making processes.
This practical course uses real-life examples, enabling participants to work through each stage of the process to produce a workable, useful EIA; one which helps to meet the needs of the diverse communities within the staff and those using the services.
The course gives established managers and line managers the opportunity to discuss what inclusive leadership means within their organisation. There is a focus on overcoming the barriers to inclusion, the importance of cultural awareness and role modelling, and the impact of language and behaviours on staff and volunteers. It also includes the nature and impact of unconscious bias and an overview of the implementation of inclusive recruitment and performance management practices.
We include actors in this course to provide participants with an interactive exploration of key issues that leaders and managers face in the workplace.
The course provides new managers - or those who would like to refresh their skills - with the practical tools to effectively line manage teams. This includes performance management processes such as staff supervisions, annual appraisals and training and development plans, as well as the skills to manage challenging conversations and give constructive feedback. All through an inclusion perspective.
The day covers the importance of equality, diversity, equity and inclusion in recruitment and includes strategies to attract a diverse range of candidates. We also provide a summary of legal obligations relating to recruitment, discuss all elements of the recruitment process including setting appropriate selection criteria, shortlisting, competency-based interviews and decision-making.
The course provides practice interview panels with actors playing candidates who are interviewed by the participants.
Using real-life scenarios, we discuss the expectations of dignity at work and the impact that inappropriate language and behaviours have on individuals and teams. By practicing effective challenging techniques with actors, you will learn how to provide constructive feedback in an assertive way and develop skills to confidently navigate challenging conversations.