Aren’t We All Equal Now? Understanding Protected Characteristics & LGBTQ+ in Education
Course Code: T0181
£289.00
ABOUT THIS COURSE
This brand-new course will explore how schools can further promote true British Values and study cases of individuals to demonstrate approaches that can be taken in the school environment. Delving into the history of equality, particularly around LQBTQ+ areas as a case in point, it will help school leaders be more aware and proactive in their approaches to support the young people in the care.BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
- Greater understanding of the term “British Values”
- Being ready to demonstrate Personal Development to an inspection team
- Generating a positive and inclusive society within your own school and community
- Understanding legislation and where it may be heading
- Helping individual (and groups of) pupils to trust the adult and feel proud of who they are
PROGRAMME
CONTEXT - This isn’t the 1980’s… or is it?
10.00am- A brief history of equalities throughout recent British history
- In 2024, aren’t we all regarded as equal now anyway?
- We shouldn’t need to ‘push an agenda on the young’ ??? – discussion (‘woke’ agenda?)
Equity -vs- Equality – this isn’t the 1980’s… or is it?
10.45am- There’s a difference? Understanding the terminology
- What is “good practice”? What do you know?
- How do you support and protect pupils AND your staff?
Break
11.30pmDeveloping and, more importantly, demonstrating an inclusive policy
11.50pm- My own story
- Identifying your aims as a school, knowing your community
- How do you integrate your aims and policy into real practice? identifying approaches that could work in your own schools
Lunch
1.00pmContinuing the development of your plans (post-lunchtime chats!)
2.00pm- How do you integrate your aims and policy into real practice? identifying approaches that could work in your own schools
- Rolling your idea into one simple and deliverable plan to your stakeholders
- Turning ‘goals’ into practical actions in school, getting the pupils to lead it!
Break
2.45pmSharing ideas
2.50pm- Presenting your ideas to your groups today
- Creating an action plan to share with your teams at school
- Celebrating the individual
Depart
3.45pm
Leadership - Code: T0181
Aren’t We All Equal Now? Understanding Protected Characteristics & LGBTQ+ in Education
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Headteachers and members of senior leadership teams.
- Heads of Year, Phase Leaders and Pastoral staff.
- Mental health staff who liaise with parents, e.g., school counsellor.
- Parent governor.
- Designated Safeguarding Lead.
- All school staff, including support staff, who communicate with parents.
THIS COURSE INCLUDES
- A specially prepared folder of detailed notes, practical advice and guidance
- Notes prepared by the educational experts leading the course
- Expert produced PowerPoint presentations
- CPD Certificate of attendance