The Equality Act 2010

• Up-to-date information on the Equality Act 2010 - context and changes
• Review of the existing legislation as it is embraced by the Equality Act 2010
• What this means in practice for you and your organisation – consequences and impact
• How to develop strategies to bring your organisation up-to-date

• How to embed good practice in your organisation
• What individuals can do to move your organisation toward greater compliance
• Signposting to Equality Impact Assessment Strategies

• Your people will understand the important part they play personally in helping the organisation and society to treat everyone equally
• Your organisation will be up-to-date with, and be able to plan for, compliance actions required by the Act
• Course participants will be aware of the current law and impending changes

• Enhanced awareness of the consequences of failure to comply with both current and impending equality legislation
• Information on best practice will be disseminated through your organisation
• Your organisation will be able to demonstrate its corporate social responsibility with respect to equality issues

• Workshop Style
  The aim is to make each workshop an experience where participants are involved and understand why the legislation is so important to them, your organisation and society overall. Participants are invited to:
• Debate contentious issues
• Consider challenging case studies where the ‘right’ answer is not immediately apparent
• Work with others who may have different views or opinions
• Reflect on their personal beliefs and attitudes
• The context of the Equality Act 2010
• Current legal framework
• Overview of Equality Act to date
• How does the Act change the Law?
• New public sector duty to consider reducing socioeconomic inequalities
• New Equality Duty on public bodies
• Using public procurement to improve equality

• Banning age discrimination outside the workplace
• Introducing gender pay and equality reports
• Extending the scope to use positive action
• Strengthening the powers of employment tribunals
• Protecting carers from discrimination
• Protecting breastfeeding mothers
• Banning discrimination in private members’ clubs
• Strengthening protection from discrimination for disabled people
• Activity
  Good practice - how to embed equality; throughout the workshop participants will be asked to consider what actions they can take to challenge discrimination and overcome prejudice.
  
  We aim to ensure that everyone leaves this important programme committed to make a difference within your organisation

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One full day or as an abridged half-day introductory programme

Folder, workbook, handouts, pen and certificate of attendance

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Up to 15 people

Righttrack programmes are energetic, exciting and highly participative, which create an impact and motivate participants to learn and embrace change

We utilise a blend of learning methods: practice sessions, group workshops, scenario-driven learning, assignments, self managed learning, shared group learning, accelerated learning and structured group learning