Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Activities

Sondra Butterworth

Equality and Diversity Co-ordinator

MSc., BSc.Hons. RGN., PGCE PGCert Back Care

2011

Sondra Butterworth Equality Diversity and Inclusion Page | 2

An introduction to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Learning outcomes

By the end of the session you will:

1. Learn what is meant by Equality and Diversity and

how this applies to the learning environment.

2. Learn what is meant by Inclusion and how this applies

to the learning environment.

3. Have a raised awareness of the Protected

Characteristics detailed in the Equality Act 2010 and

the implication for practice.

4. Demonstrated how Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

can be implemented into the curriculum.

Sondra Butterworth Equality Diversity and Inclusion Page | 3

An introduction to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Programme

Subject

Time

1 Introduction Ground rules Learning outcomes

Activity 1: Evaluation of knowledge

Activity 2: Icebreaker: what’s in a name Reflections

30 mins

2 Introduction to Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Activity 3: EDI definitions

Activity 4: Protected Charateristics

Activity 5: The Equality Act: Equality Duty

45mins

3 Equality and Human Rights Commission

Presentation

Activity 6: Quiz

30 mins

4 Questions and Reflections 15mins

BREAK

5 Activity 7: Group discussions / presentation Age discrimination

Case study discussion

Negative stereotypes Sex discrimination

Case study

Discussion Race

Case study discussion

Discussion Sexual orientation vs religious belief

Whole group discussion

60 mins

6 Activity 8 Disability

Star chart

Disability Awareness Quiz

15 mins

7 Activity 9:Embedding Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the curriculum.

Group work

Sondra Butterworth Equality Diversity and Inclusion Page | 4

An introduction to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Activity 2: Ice breaker:

What’s in a name?

What is your first and last name?

How did you get your name?

Would you change your name if you had to?

Has your name ever caused you difficulties or frustration?

Your reflections

Sondra Butterworth Equality Diversity and Inclusion Page | 5

An introduction to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Activity 3: Defintions

Group 1: What comes to mind when you consider the word ‘Equality’?

Group 2: What comes to mind when you consider the word ‘Diversity’?

Group 3: What comes to mind when you consider the word ‘Inclusion’?

Sondra Butterworth Equality Diversity and Inclusion Page | 6

An introduction to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Activity 4: Protected Charateristics

Consider the protected charateristics and

the challenges these groups may face.

Protected Charateristics Comments / challenges / barriers to learning

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

Sondra Butterworth Equality Diversity and Inclusion Page | 7

An introduction to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Activity 5: Equaltiy Act 2010 – Equality duty

The Public Sector Equality Duty consists of a general equality duty, which is set out

in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010 itself, and the specific duties which came into

law on the 10th September 2011.

How do you think this can be achieved in a learning environment?

1. Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and other

conduct prohibited by the Act.

2. Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected

characteristic and those who do not.

3. Foster good relations between people who share a protected characteristic

and those who do not.

Sondra Butterworth Equality Diversity and Inclusion Page | 8

An introduction to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Activity 7 : Discrimination? Case studies

Age

Sex

Race

Sondra Butterworth Equality Diversity and Inclusion Page | 9

An introduction to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Activity 7 : Sexual orientation vs Religion

Debate

Sondra Butterworth Equality Diversity and Inclusion Page | 10

An introduction to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Activity 8: Disability

Physical Disability

Learning Disability

Sondra Butterworth Equality Diversity and Inclusion Page | 11

An introduction to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Activity 9: Embedding Equalty, Diversity and Inclusion into the curriculum