Equality and Diversity Training
Workshops
Institute for Equity, University Centre is a specialist research-led authority on EDI, leadership, organisational effectiveness, and professional standards.
ALL workshops can be booked as one-off training or as part of a package.
Below are our suite of workshops which can be delivered to your staff online or face to face. To book one of these workshops, get in touch.
Understanding BAME Staff Progression
This workshop is suitable for anyone interested in the recruitment, development, retention and progression of BAME staff within and outside education.
It examines (i) barriers to progression and (ii) enablers to progression/ conditions under which BAME staff progress in their careers.
Material: The papers “BAME Teacher Progression in England: Towards a Conceptual Model” and “Race discrimination, cultural inequality, and the politics of knowledge in England” will be provided to participants free of charge.
Duration: 90 minutes
Tackling Race Inequality in BME Staffing: The Role of Leaders and Governors
This workshop is suitable for leaders, governors, HR managers and anyone interested in gaining an insight into strategies used by leaders in tackling race inequality in staffing.
It will (i) provide case studies of leaders creating organisational equity, and (ii) suggest ways organisational leaders can tackle/ approach tackling inequality in BME staffing. The focus of the workshop will be on the actions taken and associated outcomes and impacts.
Material: The paper “Tackling’ race inequality in school leadership: Positive actions in BAME teacher progression – evidence from three English schools” and “Race in/equality and school leadership: what can school leaders and governors do?” will be provided to participants free of charge.
Duration: 90 minutes
Leading Organisational Change for Equity
This workshop considers the unique nature of organisations and individual and organisational barriers to change.
It provides (i) case studies of leaders working to create more equitable organisations/ institutions, and it (ii) and examines in detail, the kinds of leadership strategies and approaches used in leading organisational change for equity. The focus of this workshop is on the strategies and approaches used by leaders in confronting organisational barriers and leading change.
Material: The paper “Tackling’ race inequality in school leadership: Positive actions in BAME teacher progression – evidence from three English schools” will be provided to participants free of charge.
Duration: 90 minutes
Let’s Talk About Race: Developing a Shared Language and Practice
This workshop is designed to support staff (and students) in their journey to Anti-racism.
It (i) provides a space for difficult conversations about race/ racism and its effects on individuals, (ii) reflects on the historical context of racism in UK, and it (iii) provides opportunities to explore and develop a ‘race conscious’ and race inclusive language for practice.
Material: Participants will receive the slides for this session, and the paper ““System Conditions”, System Failure, Structural Racism and Anti-Racism in the United Kingdom: Evidence from Education and Beyond”.
Duration: 90 minutes
Diversifying, Decolonising and Inclusivising the Curriculum
This workshop supports learning leaders/ subject leaders/ programme leaders in understanding conceptual differences in terms of what a diverse, decolonised and inclusive curriculum means.
It considers a number of philosophical and practical questions concerning the Inclusive Curriculum Framework as both a tool as process for improving teaching and learning. The three principles and six elements of the Inclusive Curriculum Framework are also covered.
Material: Participants will receive the slides for this session.
Duration: 90 minutes
Notes: 1. This workshop can be offered as a one-off as part of a package of ongoing institutional support. 2. By arrangement, this workshop can be delivered as an INSET to an organisation’s staff 3. Separate sessions also available for Governors and SLT.
Tackling Unconscious Bias in Staff Recruitment & Progression
This workshop explores (i) the meaning of ‘unconscious bias’, (ii) provides examples of different types of biases and how these can impact recruitment, progression and disciplinary decisions, and (iii) suggest actions leaders/ managers can take to mitigate the degree to which bias influences decisions for BME and other minoritised groups of staff and students.
Material: Participants will receive the slides for this session.
Duration: 90 minutes
Unconscious Bias in Teaching & Learning
Unconscious Bias has become a key area of focus in organisational behaviour and practice within the last decade. This, because, there is recognition that people have biases which they take with them into their work, and which, as a result, could have damaging and/or limiting impacts on individuals.
This workshop covers: (i) the concept of Unconscious Bias, (ii) 10 different types of bias, (iii) research/ case study evidence on biasing behaviours in teaching and learning/ classroom practice and how these potentially impact outcomes for students.
Material: Participants will receive the slides for this session.
Duration: 90 minutes
Cultural Competence in Teaching and Learning
This session examines the notion of “cultural competence” and how understanding and deploying culturally responsive pedagogy can result in more equitable practices (among staff) and outcomes (for learners).
It discusses issues to do with valuing cultural diversity, cultural identity and cultural artefacts as part of everyday teaching & learning. It also proposes that “cultural competence” is both an individual and the organisational responsibility – which is linked to the “Triple Activism” approach to education and social justice.
Material: Participants will receive the slides for this session.
Duration: 90 minutes
Notes: Separate sessions are also available on: cultural competence in the workplace.
Anti-racist Pedagogy
This workshop explains what Antiracist Pedagogy is, and contrasts it against other kinds of pedagogies (e.g.: inclusive pedagogy).
Participants will examine the need for Antiracist Pedagogy and the 5 tenets of Antiracist Pedagogy. It will challenge and encourage participants to be aware of their social position, but more importantly, to begin and continue critical self-reflection to effectively implement anti-racist curriculum development and teaching.
Material: Participants will receive the slides for this session.
Duration: 90 minutes
Intercultural Communications
Many organisations experience disruptions and conflicts due to lack of cultural awareness and/or cultural understanding.
This workshop includes:
- What is cross-cultural communication?
- The importance of cross-cultural communication
- Obstacles and barriers to effective cross-cultural communication
- Tips to encourage cross-cultural communication in the workplace
Material: Participants will receive the slides for this session.
Duration: 90 minutes
Facilitated Conversations (Coaching)
These can be arranged as needed.
We offer small group coaching to senior leaders in schools, Higher Education and industry.
Get in touch to discuss your requirements.
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