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Overview
Equality Impact Assessments (EqIAs) are an invaluable tool for identifying and mitigating the potential negative impact of new policies and programs on marginalised groups.
EqIAs are an essential tool to enable public sector organisations to meet the Public Sector Equality Duty and ensure they are making informed decisions that promote equality and inclusion.
Attend our highly practical Creating Effective Equality Impact Assessments to develop best practices for producing EqIAs. Learn the legal frameworks surrounding EqIA, how to conduct one comprehensively and strategies for implementing the results.
Develop the tools and mindset needed to create truly inclusive and equitable policies and programs, engage with diverse stakeholders and build a culture of inclusivity throughout your organisation.
James is an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) practitioner, who has over 20 years’ experience of working in the equalities within the public sector.
During this time he has led specific services to support disabled students and provided information, advice and guidance on EDI to employees, students and the wider community. He has published on topics such as dyslexia, mental health and hate crime.
In addition, James has led the National Association of Disability practitioners, which worked with the Department of Education and the Disability Rights Commission, and sat on the board for Healthwatch Dorset, holding ...
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the powerful role of EqIA in fulfilling the Public Sector Equality Duty
- Create policies that promote equality and avoid unconscious bias
- Make comprehensive assessments that engage the right stakeholders
- Drive change with effective and comprehensive reporting
