Equality And Diversity Awareness Course

This awarenes course has been designed to provide delegates with an understanding of how the values, opinions and prejudices of an individual can influence those around them, and how this can lead to discrimination.

Delegates will learn the importance and value of equality and diversity, and will be encouraged to promote equal opportunities in the workplace.

Course Content:

• Introduction
• What influences us? First impressions
• What is equality and diversity?
• Why is equality and diversity important?
• The values, beliefs and characteristics of human diversity.
• Understanding and Respecting Individual Needs
• Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs
• Key Principles of Equality & Diversity
• Factors essential to promoting Equality & Diversity
• Core Values of Equality and Diversity. Statistics
• Inclusion and Barriers to inclusion
• Prejudice and development of Prejudice.
• Perceptions. Oppression
• Discrimination. Harassment. Victimisation
• Stereotyping and Labelling.  Sensitivity and Insensitivity
• Institutional Racism. Positive Action
• Legislation and Regulations. Equality Act 2010
• 9 Protected characteristics. Unfair treatment
• Upholding Equality and Diversity