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Priority Places: Understanding Equality and Diversity

Understand how to make your workplace more inclusive and accessible. Delve into protected characteristics, unconscious bias, prejudice and how to tackle them.

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Priority Places

This course is fully funded for those who live/work in Arts Council England's Priority Places covered by Artswork's NPO.

You qualify for a fully funded place on this course if you live/work in the eligible areas, which you can view on a map here.

Course information

Our Equality and Diversity course is designed to empower professionals at all levels with the knowledge, tools, and understanding needed to create inclusive workplaces and communities where everyone can thrive.

This self-paced, on-demand course provides a thorough exploration of the fundamental concepts, principles, and practical applications of promoting equality and embracing diversity in your work. Tailored for those in creative, cultural, and heritage sectors, yet suitable for any professional, this course equips you with the skills to improve opportunities and experiences for all.

Duration: 2-3 hours

Course overview

  • Understand the 9 Protected Characteristics: Gain a clear understanding of the characteristics protected under the Equality Act 2010 and what it truly means to be inclusive.
  • Identify and Address Discrimination: Learn about the different types of discrimination, including direct, indirect, and associative discrimination, and how to effectively handle these situations in your workplace.
  • Promote Equality and Diversity in Practice: Discover practical strategies for embedding equality and diversity into your daily work, ensuring fair treatment, accessibility, and inclusion for all.
  • Explore the Medical vs. Social Model of Disability: Understand the shift from seeing disability as a personal issue to recognising and addressing the societal barriers that create exclusion.
  • Implement Reasonable Adjustments: Learn how to make reasonable adjustments in your workplace to accommodate diverse needs, ensuring that all individuals can participate fully.

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for everyone working in the creative, cultural & heritage sector who wants to prioritise Equality & Diversity in the workplace. 

This course is ideal for professionals across all levels who want to reduce the impact of unconscious bias, understand equality legislation, and foster an inclusive environment in their workplace. Whether you’re a manager, a team leader, a freelance practitioner, or an individual contributor, the knowledge gained here will help you make a positive difference in your professional practice.

Course features

  • Comprehensive Content: Covers all key aspects of equality and diversity, including legislation, practical applications, and the latest thinking in inclusive practices.
  • Interactive Learning: Engage with activities and discussions that help you apply what you learn in real-world scenarios, enhancing your understanding and retention of the material.
  • Self-Paced: Complete the course at your own pace, allowing you to fit your learning around your busy schedule.

What others are saying

"A good mix of media to deliver important information."

"A great stepping stone to understanding equality and diversity."

 

This course is brought to you by the expert trainers at Artswork Professional Development, who are proud to share their decades of experience of personal and professional development within the creative, cultural and heritage sectors.

Enrol in our Equality and Diversity course today and start your journey toward creating a more inclusive and equitable workplace.

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