1. Difference
Valuing
Events
2016

2. session aims:
8 explore the areas of equality and
diversity – both in the workplace and
service delivery
8 examine why this area is important for
all group employees, managers and
board members
8 examine both your legal and statutory
responsibilities

3. 8 explore the current and future
session aims:
8 explore the current and future
implications of The Equality Act 2010
8 examine the areas of prejudice,
stereotyping and exclusion
8 analyse a number of workplace case
studies and their outcomes

4. session aims:
8 explore the importance of challenging
both inappropriate behaviour and
language within the group
8 have some fun whilst we learn

5. believe model behaviour empathy inclusion legislation end prejudice
value
difference
examine
language

6. What is equality and diversity ?
Equality can be defined as affording equality of
opportunity to all people.
Additionally, people who one or more of nine specific characteristics (e.g. Gender, Race and Disability) must be given equality of opportunity in accordance with discrimination legislation.
Diversity can be defined as recognising and embracing the differences that exist amongst people both inside and outside of the legal framework

7. 8 personal and corporate responsibility for legislative compliance
Why is equality and diversity important to us ?
8 personal and corporate responsibility for
legislative compliance
8 reflective of changing profile, expectations
and social attitudes of the UK population
8 desire to deliver an inclusive service
8 external audit requirements
8 core value of the group

8. History of Equality and Diversity 1975 - 2016
Birth of Equality Legislation (Race & Gender)
1970’s
Era of Compliance & Equal Ops Training
1980’s
1990’s
Changing Beliefs (Race and Gender)
2000 -
Proactive Measures, EU Influences

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The Equality Act 2010: Protected Characteristics
Characteristic:
Employment
Goods and Services
Duty to Positively Promote
Gender
Gender Reassignment
Pregnancy and Maternity
Marriage / Civil Partnerships
Sexual Orientation
Race
Disability
Religion or Belief
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