Equality Impact Assessments
Recommended course length: Full day
Overview
This highly interactive and practical training programme will give participants a full walkthrough of how Equality Impact Assessments (EIAs) relate to the Equality Act 2010, the role of EIAs in ensuring fairness in the workplace, and how to conduct a comprehensive EIA. Participants will gain the knowledge they need to feel confident in conducting a thorough and effective EIA, encouraging them to take ownership and help protect your organisation from potentially damaging claims.
Topics Covered
- The legal context of Equality Impact Assessments (EIAs)
- Reviewing the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty
- What are Equality Impact Assessments?
- Identifying who to involve in an EIA and where to find advice
- Key outcomes
- Screening for relevance
- Our 8 point guide to producing an EIA
- Conducting a full EIA
- Assessing impact
- Mainstreaming the EIA process
- Devising an action plan
Course Outcomes
- Define the relationship between the Equality Act and Equality Impact Assessments
- Understand the key role that Equality Impact Assessments have in a workplace
- Understand the correct process for conducting an effective Equality Impact Assessment
- Identify the key issues to consider and key elements for monitoring the process
- Understand how to encourage effective usage of assessments
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