Online Course: Understanding Equality and Diversity

We’ve all heard and used the words ‘equality’ and ‘diversity’ before but what do they actually mean and how do they affect you as a member of school staff, a school leader or member of the governing body?

Clearly, one way to make sure we meet these responsibilities is through training and this course provides a thorough understanding of the concepts. Equality is the state of being equal, especially in rights and opportunities. Diversity is the state of being different or varied. However these 2 things should not be seen as opposite to each other, after all people can be different but they still have the same rights.

The legal requirements for Schools

Under the Equality act 2010 it is a legal requirement for all organisations to promote equality in all of their business and activities and it is the responsibility of public authorities to enforce this whilst also carrying out this themselves. Within the Equality Act there are certain legal requirements under existing legislation to promote equality which identify nine protected characteristics.

The nine protected characteristics are:

age
disability
gender reassignment
marriage and civil partnership
pregnancy and maternity
race
religion or belief
sex
sexual orientation

Alongside the legal framework, the course outlines approaches for promoting diversity, recognising and addressing discrimination, and the importance of valuing others.

Online Course Modules

What is Equality & Diversity
Equality and Diversity Legislation
What do we Mean by Discrimination?
Promoting Diversity
Links Between Values, Attitudes and Beliefs
Stereotypes, Prejudices and Discrimination
Institutional Discrimination
Valuing Others
Resistance to Feedback
Course Summary

Duration: 70 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off.It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).