Equality and Diversity - A One  Day Workshop

Objectives:

• To progress commitment to the development of positive action to promote Equal Opportunities and Good Race Relations.
• To eradicate Discrimination, direct or indirect in structures, employment practices & provision of services.
• To promote awareness of the six strands of  diversity and to examine the impact on participants job functions.
• To raise awareness about Prejudice and Discrimination.
• To assess attitudes and consider the future.
• To comply with statutory obligations.

Content:

• Objectives, Introductions.
• Talk-Talk Icebreaker Exercise.
• The Values of the Organisation.
• Why Diversity Is Important to You.
• Legislation in a Historical Context Since WW2
• Race Equality Definitions Exercise.
• Small Group Exercises on the Six Strands: Race, Gender, Religion, Disability, Sexual Orientation, Age.
• Britain : One Nation, Many Cultures.
• Bullying and Harassment at Work.
• Small Group Exercises Discussing Work Based Issues Involving Sexual Orientation and Religion.
• A Visit to a Museum!
• The Way Forward.
• Workshop Evaluation and Close.