Governors have a responsibility to ensure their school complies with the Equality Act 2010. This 2 hour training session is an introduction to equality & diversity legalisation and governors' roles and responsibilities within this. The course will help governors ensure schools are inclusive of the diverse needs of their community. In this course we will go through the relevant legislation and current Ofsted advice, look at up to date equality data, appropriate terminology, best practice around equality issues, using quizzes, group activities and case studies. This course will set you on the right path to best support your school to embed a whole school approach to equality

For governors to: Understand what Equality and Diversity in a school context Learn about their responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 Understand current Ofsted guidance Consider best practice around equality in schools Find about resources available for that will help schools embed a whole school approach to equality

By the end of the course you will have:

Understand school demographics
Improved understanding of equality legislation and responsibilities of governors Gained understanding of equality issues facing schools Increased awareness of resources that are available to help schools embed a whole school approach to equality Identified areas for action in your school

IMPORTANT NOTE
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