"Every policy should share the same objective which is to liberate, equip, encourage and empower every single person in this country to realise their potential and to make everybody somebody"
(Paddy Ashdown - Liberal Party Leader)
The purpose of Equality and Diversity training is to explain what the terms mean to all of us. It is not to instil political correctness or tell people what to think, on the contrary it is about providing basic, accurate information across all aspects of diversity.
It is also to stimulate individual thought on the basis of fact, rather than perpetuate the urban myths. The aim is to increase our knowledge from an employee and a customer standpoint, to understand the Law and help prevent discrimination against our colleagues and customers.
Topics covered include...
- Definitions and Meanings of Diversity and Equality
- Dispelling the Myths of Political Correctness
- The Benefits of Being Different
- Types of Discrimination
- Challenging Discrimination and Prejudice
- The Reasons Behind the Single Equality Act and Commission
- Positive Ways to Encourage and Support Under Represented Groups
- Working Towards Community Cohesions
- Making Work Place Adjustments to the Service for People of Varying Needs
- Personal Action Plans
