Diversity Matters

Course aims

One-day introductory and update training for staff on Diversity issues in the Trust.

Course information
This one-day training is an expanded version of the Diversity workshop offered in the Corporate Induction monthly programme.
It provides a general understanding of the seven dimensions of diversity - age; gender; physical disability; mental health needs; race; religion and sexual orientation.
It provides information on the Trust's working plan for Diversity and Equality.

Course objectives
■ Identify and acknowledge diversity
■ Demonstrate that an awareness of Diversity and the overt and covert inequalities that exists
■ Challenge assumptions and stereotypes
■ List key legislation relating to Equality and Diversity
■ List pivotal good practice examples relating to
Equality and Diversity.

Target groups
All Trust staff working in the Trust.

Training methods employed on the course
Theoretical presentation, quiz, discussion, group work and action plan.

Course materials and equipment
Course handbook, OHP slides, fl ipcharts,
pair and group work exercises.