Course Content:

• Definitions of equality and diversity and inclusion
• Principles of assumption and unconscious bias
• Protected characteristics
• Barriers to inclusion
• Case studies
• Best Practice - taking positive action
• Legislation and implications
• Learning assessment

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Establish a common understanding of the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion and consider current mind set.
• Know how to work in an inclusive way and explore principles around unconscious bias as a way to raise its awareness.
• Know how to access information, advice and support about diversity, equality, inclusion and discrimination.
• To understand how current key government and local policy can aid best practice for an organisation and its employees.