The Training House

An Introduction to Equality and Diversity

Who is the course for?

This course is for anybody working within an organisation who would like to understand more about what equality and diversity means, why it matters and how it affects them.

We also run updates on specific UK equality and diversity law e.g. the new gender equality duty (2007), Employment Equality Regulations (sexual orientation, religion, belief, age).

Aim:

To develop participants' understanding and confidence in relation to equality and diversity.

Objectives:

By the end of the course participants will:

understand what is meant by the terms ‘equality' and 'diversity’
know why promoting equality in the workplace is important
have identified some of the barriers to equality such as stereotyping
have examined the key legislation which underpins workplace E & D policy
understand the meaning of the terms harassment, bullying and discrimination
have considered the role of language in equality
take away an individual action plan which will enhance equality and diversity at work

Course Duration:

This is a one day course

About the course:

The course will be informal and participatory in nature. It will involve exercises and group work in pairs and small groups as well as in the whole group. Group members will be asked to take part in discussions around the issues raised by exercises. The course will draw upon the experiences of the participants.