This is a modular programme which can be delivered as a two day programme either in four weekly sessions or two full days.

The programme is workforce members who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. It explores some of the barriers, challenges and opportunities we may face as members of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as providing insights into the broader LGBTQ+ sector and supporting participants to identify their strengths and ambitions to support their career and personal development.

The programme covers:

§  Influence of sexual orientation and gender identity in shaping social values, aspirations and career

§  Internalised homophobia, unconscious bias and intersectionality

§  Finding your voice and how to use it to challenge barriers and misconceptions and achieve positive action successfully

§  Management and leadership techniques and styles

§  Identifying your place, ambitions and reaching your potential in the workplace

3.5 hour session / Max 15 attendees per session

This course provides more indepth learning to inform and educate about the LGBTQ+ sector, and to encourage wider understanding of the issues and legislation, as well as a deeper understanding and awareness of LGBTQ+ clients and colleagues.

Key areas covered in the course include:

§  An understanding of key statistics, barriers and challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ sector

§  Definitions and examples of various types of discrimination and prejudice (including stereotypes, institutional discrimination, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia and hetrosexism)

§  Understanding key definitions (L, G, B, T, Q, Q, I & A)

§  An understanding of internalised homophobia

§  An understanding of intersectionality and unconscious bias

§  Top tips in creating an LGBTQ+ inclusive workplace environment and personal actions to take forward

1 hour / Min 10 staff per session​

This course is appropriate for large departmental or whole workforce audiences to learn about the LGBTQ+ sector, and to encourage wider understanding of the issues and legislation, as well as a deeper understanding and awareness of LGBTQ+ clients and colleagues. The course can be broadened and adapted to be utilised for other protected characteristics (race, gender, ethnicity etc.) and can be delivered in person or online.

Key areas covered in the course include:

§  An understanding of key statistics, barriers and challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ sector

§  Understanding key definitions, pronouns, sexual and gender identity and fluidity

§  Top tips in creating an LGBTQ+ inclusive workplace environment and personal actions to take forward

3 x 3 hours (or 1.5 days) / Max 15 attendees per session

This is a training programme for leaders, managers and directors delivered over two half day sessions or one full day on building a more LGBTQ+ inclusive workplace including:

§  Creating a better understanding of key statistics, issues, barriers and challenges to the LGBTQ+ community

§  Providing the opportunity for attendees to engage in facilitated discussion regarding the issues, barriers and challenges to support and enable their organisations’ LGBTQ+ workforce and client base

§  Enabling attendees to become informed, educated and confident to become active advocates, ambassadors and champions of their LGBTQ+ workforce

§  Supporting attendees to have the knowledge and confidence to actively support and enable positive change within their organisation that leads to them becoming more LGBTQ+ inclusive via the creation of practical steps and actions

By the end of the programme, attendees will achieve a greater understanding of:

§  Key statistics, barriers and challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ sector

§  Definitions and examples of various types of discrimination and prejudice

§  Key definitions

§  Internal organisational issues, barriers and challenges to creating an LGBTQ+ inclusive workplace

§  Issues and challenges resulting from internalised homophobia

§  Intersectionality and unconscious bias through an LGBTQ+ lens

§  Individual power and influence internally and externally to support the creation of an LGBTQ+ inclusive workplace

§  How to become an advocate, champion and/or ambassador for your LGBTQ+ workforce and your organisation

§  Identifying key actions to support the creation of an LGBTQ+ inclusive organisation

§  Utilising your LGBTQ+ and other networks and resources

§  Identifying individual and collective priorities and actions for attendees

§  Building a cohesive action plan