Equality and diversity resources
Equality and Diversity UK have produced and collated various resources, information, publications
and statistics
to improve understanding of issues relating to equality and diversity.
We have recently produced a CD for
practitioners which contains PDF files, documents, quizzes and activities to use in
colleges, schools and work based learning organisations. The resources
on the CD also support other providers who work with diverse groups of
people and individuals. The CD is available for purchase (£110.00 plus £1.75
postage and packaging). Alternatively, all the resources can be accessed via the site by Equality and Diversity Network members.
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Contents of the Equality and Diversity Resources CD
Age Discrimination
legislation (PDF)
This Age Concern and
Business link fact sheet explains how Age discrimination regulations will
affect your organisation. It answers questions such as: What is age
discrimination? How to avoid age related harassment. How will it affect
employee benefits, recruitment, retention, and retirement of both current
and existing staff? What monitoring should be done, how and why?
Aimed at employers this
fact sheet offers an informative overview of the regulations for any reader.
Belief and
Religion quiz Questions (Word Document)
Try this fun
multiple-choice quiz to test your knowledge of religion. Or test your
students or staff! Prints onto two pages and ideal for the photocopier and
easy to use. Accompanied by the answers (separate file) this is a handy
resource for teachers, which could be used in KS4 and/or higher as either a
single lesson or part of a more comprehensive unit.
Belief and
Religion quiz Answers (Word Document)
Contains the answers to
multiple choice quiz questions, see ‘Belief and Religion quiz Questions’.
Enjoy!
Case Scenario for
Culture (Word Document)
Working in a culturally
diverse community requires better understanding of our students, their
needs, and their worries. Therefore, this fascinating training resource
provides seven scenarios involving students with diverse cultural
backgrounds. Each student is worrying his or her tutor. What should be done?
The resource is ideal to use for teacher/tutor/educational manager training
and can be used individually or, as recommended, in-group exercises
supported by roles playing, and discussion. These are seven difficult
situations, which eventually you will have to deal with. What would you do?
Considering
Cultures and Custom (Word Document)
Although this is advice
to employers, it will be of interest to anyone working within a culturally
diverse community and who wants to increase their knowledge. Cultural
considerations can be easily achieved and all within operational
requirements. Simple changes can be made to everyone’s benefit, but only if
the employer is aware of such needs and requirements.
Moreover, employees who
are given the flexibility to do things that are important to them are more
likely to value their employer, be more productive and less likely to leave.
Culture and
Customs (Powerpoint Presentation)
This excellent
PowerPoint answers the question of how to create a culture of respect within
your organisation. Aimed at educational staff it discusses developing staff
training and correct monitoring to raise awareness of differences in customs
and culture. What is inclusivity and how does inclusive learning work? What
can be done? What is acceptable? What to do if accused of being a racist?
These are important questions.
Customs and
Culture booklet (Word Document)
This colourful,
illustrated resource booklet is designed to provide some general guidance on
etiquette around customs and cultures as a guide for staff and managers
working with diverse groups of people. It discusses cultural awareness,
benefits and legislation before introducing each of the major world
religions. Finally, the booklet offers tips to help improve monitoring,
what do for visitors and finally suggestions about what you yourself can do?
- contains colour images.
EDIM’s Q&A
This user-friendly
Learning & Skills Council Northampton fact sheet answers several questions
about Equality Diversity and Impact Measures (EDIM’s). Such as what are
EDIM’s? Where did they come from and how do they work? The fact sheet also
explains the importance of EDIM’s and the consequences if they are not
achieved.
Equality and
Diversity A5 Booklet (PDF File)
This colourfully
illustrated and professional workbook, published by Lincolnshire and Rutland
LSC, titled, Equality and Diversity, explains various aspects of cultural
and equality issues including, ‘your right to fair treatment whatever your
gender, faith/belief, race/ethnicity, disability, age or sexual
orientation’. It discusses, stereotyping, explains the world religions,
legislation, all within a fun and bright booklet. Also contains exercises,
puzzles and even a certificate!
Stand Up For Us –
Challenging Homophobia in Schools (PDF File)
What is homophobia? What
is homophobic bullying? In addition, how does it affect people? This well
presented joint DfES and DofH publication discusses the importance, and
benefits, of tackling homophobia within schools. It includes quotes from
students who have experienced such behaviour and it offers suggestions on
how, and where, to start your school policy. The booklet also highlights
current legislation and Ofsted obligations.
This important booklet
is relevant to teachers, educational employees and anyone with an interest
in current educational issues.
Equality
Legislation (Powerpoint Presentation)
There have been many
recent changes to equality legislation and this highly interesting
PowerPoint Presentation explains the various laws and how they impact upon
society and your organisation. This presentation is applicable to anyone
with an interest in equality law, human resources professional, and
organisation managers. Laws explained include, Gender Recognition Act 2004,
Civil Partnership Act 2004, and Human Rights Act 1998.
Equality
Legislation Quiz (Word Document)
10 questions to test
your Equality Legislation knowledge. How is your knowledge? How is the
knowledge of your staff? This user-friendly double-sided photocopiable quiz
could be used with students/professionals of all levels. Most questions
should be answered successfully after using the above PowerPoint. Could be
used before or after a presentation or used to provoke group discussion or
simply as an icebreaker.
Gender Impact
Assessment (PDF File)
Gender Impact
Assessment, published by the Women and Equality Unit, DTI, examines the
needs of men and women and argues the importance of ensuring that gender is
considered by policy makers to correct any negative impact of one group over
another. Furthermore it discusses inclusion and is packed with amazing
gender and equality facts. The publication is aimed at anyone with an
interest in gender equality and requires Adobe Reader to open.
Homophobia
Bullying Factsheet (Word Document)
This fact sheet looks to
clarify and define homophobia and homophobic bullying, as well as discussing
the effects of such bullying on Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, and Transgender
people. There is no excuse for such behaviour and this fact sheet suggests
what schools can do to stop it. The fact sheet is aimed at educational
professionals, in and out of both the classroom, and it could be adapted for
classroom use. The fact sheet accompanies the PowerPoint also located on
this CDR. - Has been sourced and edited from
www.teachernet.gov.uk
Homophobia
Bullying Issues (Powerpoint Presentation)
This presentation looks
to clarify and define homophobia and homophobic bullying, as well as
discussing the effects of such bullying on LGBT people. There is no excuse
for such behaviour and this PowerPoint suggests what schools can do to stop
it as well as what Ofsted expect! The presentation is complimented by the
Homophobic Bullying Fact sheet (see above). Both are aimed at educational
professionals although the core facts of homophobia prevention are relevant
to any organisation.
Inclusive Learning
Environment (Powerpoint Presentation)
What is inclusive
learning and how does it work? What’s the point? This introductory
PowerPoint attempts to answer these questions. This presentation is ideal
for anyone working within education particularly those with an influence
over the teaching environment.
Islamic Food
Factsheet (Word Document)
This interesting fact
sheet explains the importance of correct procedure when offering food to
Muslims. For example: what is and is not permitted, the importance of
correct food preparation, storage and transportation of such food etc. The
fact sheet clarifies and offers advice, which should be considered if
organising a function to be attended by people of Muslims faith.
Planning
Accessible Events (PDF File)
This important checklist
highlights the must-do’s when organising events to ensure that they are
fully accessible to all attendees. Do you have wheel chair access? Are your
doors wide enough? It is not good enough to assume that things are good
enough. There is important legislation to protect this right and to ensure
that everyone can attend you function.
Race in Schools
(PDF File)
Race Equality in
Education is an Ofsted report, which examines four key areas: improving
standards, race equality within the curriculum, dealing with race related
incidents, and the benefits of building constructive links throughout the
community.
Although the principle
audience for this report will be education professionals, the report is
written in an accessible, user-friendly style and can be read by anyone who
is interested in current educational policies.
Published by Ofsted in
November 2005. Ofsted is the government education regulator.
Religion and
Belief Questionnaire (Word Document)
How does your
organisation adapt towards the religious requirements of your employees and
customers? It doesn’t take a lot of effort to make such allowances, some of
which may be considered one of the best benefits of working for your
organisation. Currently there is little excuse, therefore read this
questionnaire, make yourself more aware and your organisation more
inclusive.
Religious Food
Factsheet (Word Document)
This fascinating fact sheet looks to remove the mysteries of
religious food in an easy to read, accessible A4 format. What’s
allowed and what isn’t. Avoid those embarrassing situations! Easily printed
onto a single sheet, it is an ideal resource to be laminated and stored for
future reference. Ideal for your Food Tech students, teachers, as well as
anyone else who is interested?
Stonewall’s Tips
for Workplace Index (Word Document)
More information and
tip’s on how to improve your standings in Stonewall’s top 100 employers in
Britain for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual people. Also see Stonewall’s
Questionnaire Guidance Fact sheet. Even if you did not enter the
competition, it makes interesting reading for any positive employer.
Stonewall
Questionnaire Guidance Factsheet
(Word Document)
Why not consider
entering your organisation in this competition to find the UK’s most
pink-friendly employer. Go on, have a go, you have little to lose and lots
to gain. Think of all those new customers and, as Stonewall themselves say,
‘people perform better when they can be themselves’. True. The index
measures all aspects of your business model from your pink plateau to any
benefits given to LGB staff. All guidance is given in this fact sheet as
well as helpline details. Also, see main questionnaire.
Stonewall
Questionnaire (Word Document)
Why not consider
entering your organisation in this competition to find the UK’s most
pink-friendly employer. Go on, have a go, you have little to lose and lots
to gain. See Stonewall Questionnaire Guidance fact sheet. Too late for this
year, then why not try next year? Plenty of time to make improvements. Go
to
www.stonewall.org.uk/workplacee or call the helpline on 020 7881 9258.
Good luck!
Stonewall
2006 Workplace Index (PDF File)
See the results of the
2006 Stonewall’s top 100 UK employers. This is a comprehensive list, full of
fascinating facts, figures and analysis, comparing the UK’s most desirable
employers. It’s great to see so many employers taking LGB issues seriously.
Go to Stonewall Questionnaire fact sheet and Stonewall Questionnaire, also
on this CDR, for more information.
Supporting Cultural Diversity: Frequently Asked Questions
(Word Document)
This leaflet answers
several FAQ’s about culture and diversity. How do I avoid accidentally
offending people? How can I adapt social functions to make them more
inclusive? What to do if concerned about religious dress? How can I find out
about important religious dates and their significance? How can I make my
curriculum more inclusive? This short leaflet offers some suggestions as
well as a list of web site resources.
What does it mean
for you to show respect? (Word
Document)
This is a short
educational resource leaflet, which gives six examples of respect. It could
be used at various levels, possibly from KS3 upwards, depending on ability,
and could be used to provoke discussion or part of a wide range of
exercises.
What is Culture?
(Word Document)
This short educational
leaflet offers seven suggestions of what is culture and why is it important.
It can be used at various levels, possibly from KS3 upwards, depending on
ability, and could be used to provoke discussion or as part of a wide range
of exercises.
What’s in a name?
(Word Document)
This provocative
exercise allows the participants to discuss what their name means to them.
Could be used at various levels, possibly from KS3 upwards, depending on
ability, and could be used to provoke discussion and better understanding of
individual names. Also discusses how people feel about mispronunciations of
their names. A great teaching and/or training resource although please
handle with care…
As stated, the CD is available for purchase (£110.00 plus £1.75 postage and packaging).
Alternatively, all the resources can be accessed via the site by Equality
and Diversity Network members.
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