Equality Champions Training Course
Equality/Diversity Champions are recognised as playing a central role in disseminating good practice and encouraging the promotion of equalities within organisations and should be formally represented on the Board of Trustees /Equality and Diversity Committees.
As an Equality Champion, you will be able to demonstrate that the organisation is one where the culture is to embrace core values such as respect, positive attitudes, behaviours and good communications.
Is this the right course for you?
Equality and Diversity Champion is a role which can mean different things.
This Champions course looks at establishing the role of an EDI champion in an organisation. The role of EDI champion is one that individuals would typically apply for and undertake on a voluntary basis with the support of an EDI lead.
Does one of these describe your organisation?
- We have already established a group of EDI champions and are looking to formalise the role
- We are looking to create the role of Champions and would like to know how to go about it
If so, this is the course for you
If you are an individual who 'champions' equality and you are looking for some EDI guidance and best practice, we would recommend the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion open course.
This course is available as an In-House Course and we also run it regularly as an Open Course
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Click hereThe Equality and Diversity Champion Role
- Raise awareness of Equality and Diversity
- Raise awareness of relevant EDI policies
- Encourage individuals to speak up regarding EDI issues and concerns
- Demonstrate positive behaviours to colleagues, partners and service users
- Constructively challenge those who discriminate, harass, speak or behave inappropriately.
Skills Required for a Diversity Champion
- Listening skills
- Communication skills
- The ability to be objective
- Act in a professional manner at all times
- Work within your code of professional conduct, if applicable.
Knowledge to be gained on Equality Champions course
- Understanding of relevant legislation
- Understanding of relevant EDI policies, practices and procedures
- Understanding of your own limitations
- Awareness of the support and guidance available to Champions.
Who is this course aimed at?
This Diversity Champions Training Course is suitable for anyone with responsibility for promoting equality, tackling discrimination and fostering good relationships between diverse groups.
It is aimed at anyone who wants to better understand how to build equality and diversity into their everyday practice and deal more effectively with equality related issues. Ideal for support staff, managers, employees with an interest or brief in equalities.
Planned Outcomes
- Increased knowledge of legislation
- Increased confidence/skills in offering of colleagues advice and guidance on this topic
- Increased knowledge of advising organisations to develop Equality Action Plans
- Acquired a definitive set of skills, knowledge and understanding to undertake the EC role effectively
- Better able to promote equality, tackle discrimination and foster good relationships amongst diverse groups right across corporate activities
What's Covered?
- Understanding of relevant legislation
- Understanding of relevant EDI policies, practices and procedures
- Understanding of your own limitations
- Awareness of the support and guidance available to Champions
- Equality Act 2010
- Managing diversity at work
- Do's and don'ts
Course Programme
| Welcome and introduction to the day | 10.00 |
Equality and Diversity needs:
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10.15 |
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10.30 |
Activity
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11.00 |
| Coffee Break | 11.30 |
| Reflection on session so far- learning and action points | 12.00 |
| Actions summarised and next steps | 12.15 |
| Lunch | 12.30 |
| Summary of the morning | 1.00 |
| Review of Terms of Reference | 1.15 |
| Feedback | 1.45 |
| Challenging Behaviours | 2.00 |
| Scenarios | 2.15 |
| Feedback | 2.30 |
| Strategies for reporting/referring | 2.45 |
| Learning and action points highlighted | 3.00 |
| Close | 3.30 |
Session Benefits:
- You will gain essential knowledge about the Equality Act 2010 and its impact on your role as the Equality Champion
- Practical hints, tips and techniques for the role of Equality Champion
- Clear understanding of good interview behaviour/actions and its benefits.
Cost
Open Course
Open Courses run via Zoom: £395 per delegate
If there are less than 3 delegates on a Zoom course, we will normally be able to finish by 1.00 pm. The full course contents will be covered
In House Course
Equality Champions Training is normally a full day course, but we may be able to deliver a shortened half day version in some circumstances
Full Day: £895
Half Day: £595
Face to Face courses: maximum 20 delegates per session
Courses run via Zoom, maximum 15 delegates per session
Travel costs are in addition for face to face courses. Please see our Costs and Agreement
Course Dates
| 12 November 2024 |
| 28 January 2025 |
| 11 March 2025 |
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Terms and Conditions
This booking constitutes a legally binding agreement. Payment must be made before the course date. If you have not heard from us within 7 days prior to the event please contact Registrations on 0161 763 4783.
Cancellations notified more than four weeks in advance of the Course will incur no charges.
Cancellations made less than four weeks before the event will be charged in full.
Substitutions will be accepted right up the date of the event.
We will not be held liable for the non-arrival of registration information.
A certificate will be provided for delegates that complete the post course feedback to confirm that learning has taken place.
For booking information please email:
seminars@equalityanddiversity.co.uk or telephone 0161 763 4783.
Event Programme and address will be sent on receipt of completed booking form.
Thank you for undertaking your staff development training with Equality & Diversity UK.
We hope you will find this event enjoyable and useful
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