Our Equality and Diversity Training course offers face-to-face training for all care workers, focusing on promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. This course helps workers identify and respect the factors that make people unique while learning to provide care and support tailored to individual needs, wishes, and preferences.
This course is designed for all care staff, team leaders, and managers who are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within their care environments and workplace practices.
Course Description
Our Equality and Diversity Training Course equips care staff with the knowledge and practical skills needed to foster inclusive and respectful working practices. By exploring essential principles and strategies, participants will learn how to create a supportive environment where everyone is valued and treated with dignity, helping organisations build stronger, more collaborative teams. This will enable workers to:
- Understand the Importance of Equality and Inclusion
Develop a foundational understanding of why equality and inclusion are essential for creating a supportive care environment. - Work in an Inclusive Way
Learn to adapt practices and attitudes to foster inclusivity, ensuring everyone feels respected and valued. - Be Warm, Welcoming, and Respectful
Cultivate an approach that values individuals for who they are, creating an environment where everyone feels valued and included. - Identify Different Communication Styles and Preferences
Understand how to recognise and adapt to varying communication needs, enhancing understanding and collaboration. - Recognise and Address Discrimination
Identify types of discrimination, both direct and indirect, and learn strategies to challenge these behaviours in a constructive and positive manner. - Access Information, Advice, and Support
Discover how to find and use resources to effectively address diversity, equality, and inclusion challenges. - Model Work on the Principles of Care
Learn how to implement the gold-standard Principles of Care, promoting inclusive practices across all areas of work. - Lead by Example
Understand how to demonstrate inclusive working practices to inspire and influence colleagues positively.
Compliance and Quality Assurance
Our Equality and Diversity Training Course is developed in line with recognised frameworks to ensure the highest standards of care, professionalism, and compliance. For this course, we align with the following frameworks:
- Core Capabilities Framework for Supporting People with a Learning Disability
We integrate the principles of this framework to equip care staff with the skills to meet the needs of individuals with learning disabilities. This ensures compassionate and person-centred approaches that foster inclusion, independence, and improved quality of life. Learn More (opens in a new tab). - Core Capabilities Framework for Supporting Autistic People
Our training incorporates this framework to help care staff deliver respectful, effective, and tailored support to autistic individuals. By focusing on strengths-based care, we promote wellbeing, autonomy, and inclusion for those on the autism spectrum. Learn more (opens in a new tab). - Equality Act 2010
Provides an in-depth understanding of this foundational legislation, helping participants comply with legal requirements to promote equality and prevent discrimination. Learn more (opens in a new tab) - Skills for Care Statutory and Mandatory Training Guidelines
Our training integrates the key learning outcomes outlined in Skills for Care’s statutory and mandatory training guidelines. This ensures your staff are equipped with the essential knowledge and competencies required to deliver safe, effective, and compliant care. Learn more (opens in a new tab).
Why Compliance and Quality matter:
- Compliance with Regulatory Standards: Training content is developed in line with CQC and other relevant frameworks, helping your organisation maintain compliance and demonstrate excellence.
- Promoting Best Practices: Framework-aligned training ensures your team applies evidence-based methods, fostering a culture of professionalism and respect.
- Continuous Improvement: We embrace the principles of continuous improvement encouraged by these frameworks, incorporating them into our training to promote reflective practice and ongoing development.
Delivery of the Training
This course will be delivered by an expert trainer in this field at a date and time of your choosing. Training can be hosted at our own premises, which can comfortably accommodate up to 12 individuals, or at your own premises if feasible and required. We are flexible on start times to help accommodate all shift patterns, including evenings and weekends.
Customisation and Relevance: We can adapt the content of this training to include your organisation’s core values, mission, policies, and procedures. By incorporating examples of documents used within your organisation, we ensure that the training is relevant and clear to your staff.
Expertise and Support: Delivered by expert trainers with extensive experience in the field, our courses provide comprehensive knowledge and skills to your team. To help your team stay updated and compliant, we can provide additional refresher courses designed to ensure that staff remain proficient in best practices. These refresher courses can be scheduled as needed to maintain high standards of care.
Please use our enquiry form or contact us by telephone if you have any queries about this training course or would like to express an interest to schedule your training. A member of our team will be happy to answer any questions.
Course Materials and Certification
All course materials will be provided, and refreshments are included. Certificates will be issued upon completion of the course, and you will receive copies of completed evaluation forms for your records.
Our Facilities
- Disability access building
- Ground flood training facilities (at request)
- Comfortable classroom lecture/study environment
- Toilet & Washrooms inc. disabled access
- Refreshments provided
- Location: Our training centre is based in Middleton, Manchester, UK. For precise directions, click here to view us on Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Pricing and Duration
- Time required: Half a day
- Accommodates: Up to 12 people
- Price: £275
Suggested Refresher Frequency
To ensure ongoing competence and performance:
- Monitor performance regularly through supervision and appraisal.
- Assess knowledge and competence annually.
- Provide learning and development opportunities when identified or at least every 3 years.
Benefits of Our Training
Why Choose Us?
- Expert Trainers: Learn from experienced professionals who are passionate about care.
- Comprehensive Content: Our training covers all essential aspects of each topic, ensuring your staff are well-prepared to provide high-quality care and support in their specific area of practice.
- Quality Assurance: Our courses meet the highest standards, ensuring compliance with all relevant frameworks, guidelines, and legislation specific to each course, including Skills for Care recommendations and CQC standards.
- Flexible Delivery: Choose from face-to-face sessions at our training centre or your premises, with training available at times to suit all shift patterns.
- Customisable Training: Tailor the course to reflect your organisation’s unique values and requirements.
- Refresher Courses: We offer refresher courses to keep your team proficient in up-to-date and best practices.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What is the Equality and Diversity Training course, and why is it important?
This course provides care staff with essential knowledge and practical skills to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in care environments. It helps participants foster a supportive workplace where individual needs, preferences, and uniqueness are respected, improving collaboration and care delivery.
- Who should take the Equality and Diversity Training course?
The course is suitable for all care staff, team leaders, and managers who are committed to promoting inclusive and respectful practices when supporting individuals.
- What will I learn in the Equality and Diversity Training course?
Participants will gain skills to:
Understand the importance of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Adapt practices to work inclusively and respectfully.
Recognise and address different communication styles and preferences.
Identify and challenge discrimination constructively.
Lead by example to inspire inclusive working practices.
Access resources and information to address equality and diversity challenges effectively. - How long is the Equality and Diversity Training course?
The course is designed as a half-day session, providing focused and comprehensive training on key principles and practices.
- Can the Equality and Diversity Training course be customised to meet our organisation’s needs?
Yes, the course can be tailored to reflect your organisation’s values, mission, policies, and real-world examples to ensure relevance to your team’s needs.
- Do you offer any follow-up or refresher training?
Yes, refresher courses are available to help your team stay updated and compliant with current standards. Regular assessments are recommended, and refreshers should be scheduled at least every three years.
- Where can the Equality and Diversity Training course be delivered?
Training can be conducted at our facility in Middleton, Manchester, or at your premises. We are flexible with delivery times to accommodate various shift patterns, including evenings and weekends.
- What is the maximum number of participants in a training session?
Each session accommodates up to 12 participants, ensuring an interactive and engaging learning environment.
- Will I receive a certificate after completing the Equality and Diversity Training course?
Yes, participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion, demonstrating their commitment to professional development and inclusive practices.
- How often should my team refresh their Equality and Diversity training?
We recommend refreshing this training every three years to maintain ongoing competence and compliance with current standards in care practice. Regular evaluations can help identify the need for additional learning opportunities.
Enquiry Form
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