Program Overview

Fostering Equity and Inclusivity in the Workplace

Overview

In today's diverse and interconnected world, fostering inclusive spaces that celebrate and support all individuals is essential. This half-day training course aims to provide participants with a foundational understanding of equity and inclusivity in the workplace.

Fostering Equity and Inclusivity in the Workplace is a comprehensive masterclass designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to create safe, affirming, and empowering spaces for all employees, regardless of their background, identity, or experience.

Led by Charlotte Feather, Lecturer in Professional Development in the School of Education, this masterclass delves into the nuances of creating inclusive environments and offers practical insights for individuals, organisations, and communities.

This half-day interactive session will draw on contemporary research, government legislation, and lived-experience to provide a holistic understanding of the moral and legal duties in the workplace.

Course Structure

During this half-day training, you'll:

• Understand key concepts related to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging
• Discuss unconscious bias in relation to decision-making
• Explore ways of cultivating inclusive work environments
• Develop personalised action plans to drive forward EDI initiatives.

There are no assessments for this course.

There will be two sessions on 13 February 2025:

• 9:30am – 12:30pm (in person, with capacity for 8–25 people)
• 1:30pm – 4:30pm (online, with capacity for 8–40 people)

Facilities

This course will be taught at Hope Street Xchange, a fresh and vibrant business centre with a design that encompasses the history and future of Sunderland.

Entry Requirements

We don’t currently display entry requirements for Ireland. Please contact the Student Admin team for more information.

To be eligible to receive this course fully funded, you must be employed by a Sunderland-based business. If you are self-funding, your suitability will be assessed by an academic on completion of the application form.

Fees and Finance

The fee for this course is £125.

You may be eligible to receive this course fully funded through the UKSPF Sunderland Skills and Inclusion Programme.

To be eligible for this funding you will need to be employed by a Sunderland-based company.

For further information about funding opportunities, please contact the relevant department.

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• MA Education
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