Introduction
Equality & Diversity are about treating people fairly, no matter what their differences are. It is making everyone feel included, that no one experiences discrimination or prejudice. We all have a duty to treat one other with respect, and as an organisation, have the responsibility to ensure that we promote Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in every aspect of our operation – both internally and externally.
This 3 hour session will not only share legislation, duties and acts relating to Equality & Diversity, but through discussions and exercises, it will allow those who attend to bring the topic to life, sharing examples and perspectives on areas that may have once 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.
By the end of this training, you should be better able to:
- Explain the meaning of equality and diversity, and recognise employer and employee duties in relation to equality and 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 code
SEDI
Location
Varies
Duration
3 Hours, Virtual Classroom
Price
£150.00
Course Content
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- What is Equality and Diversity, and what does this mean for my organization?
- What legislation supports Equality and Diversity, and where does this fit with the company’s vision, strategy, and objectives?
- What practices currently exist to support this vision?
- How do Equality and Diversity impact me as an individual and employee?
- What is Unconscious Bias, and how does it occur?
- What are the consequences of Unconscious Bias, and how can we mitigate them to ensure there are no adverse outcomes?
- Personal Action Plan
Additional funding information
No One Left Behind Training Allowance
Dumfries and Galloway Local Employability partnership (Funded by the Scottish Government) are proud to be working in partnership with DG College to offer eligible individuals funding to learn new, work-related skills and training.
You can use the money to build the skills you need for a job or get some training to take your career to the next level.
And because it’s not a loan, you don’t have to pay it back.
Check if you are eligible then follow the registration process.
Are you eligible?
You must meet all of the following criteria
- 16 years of age or older
- Resident in Dumfries and Galloway
- Have the right to work and live in the UK.
- Unemployed and looking to get back into work OR in employment and claiming an income-based benefit (i.e Universal Credit)
AND at least one of the following characteristics: (hyperlink to the definitions)
- Parents with a child under the age of 19 (still registered in full time education)
- Armed Forces Veteran
- Asylum Seeker
- Care Experienced
- Caring responsibilities
- Childcare needs
- Criminal Convictions
- Homeless or affected by housing inclusion.
- Long Term health condition/ illness
- No Limited work experience.
- Refugee
- Substance related conditions
- Lack of Transport
If you meet the criteria, you could receive the full cost of your course fee.
Apply for your No One Left Behind Grant
To access support with the fees you must register with DG Works. Just follow the link or use the QR code. If you are already registered, please contact your Employment Key Worker for next steps.
Once you have completed the registration form and your eligibility has been checked someone from DG Works (part of Dumfries and Galloway Council) will contact you to ask you to provide the following evidence:
- Reside in Scotland (e.g. evidence address)
- Working Age (e.g. birth certificate)
- Right to Live & Work in the UK (e.g. evidence of benefits)
https://forms.office.com/e/Qp2EB3McZB
If you have any questions please contact 01387 260035 or email DGEmployability@dumgal.gov.uk
Course Contact Details
shortcourses@dumgal.ac.uk
01387 734199