Neurodiversity Awareness
Aimed at Managers

In Person Training

12/04/2024
Venue: Neath Civic Centre

Booking available via iTrent Employee Self-Service

Course Objectives:

Discuss how equality & diversity relate to our work and those we work with

Define, and distinguish between, prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination

Explore, identify and act on personal assumptions and attitudes to difference

Have a basic awareness of the law in relation to Equality & Diversity

Identify and use appropriate and up-to-date language and
terminology in relation to neurodiversity / neurodivergent conditions

Discuss some common misconceptions in relation to
neurodiverse conditions

Appreciate that neurodiverse
conditions, that can include a diverse range of impairments and abilities

Consider taking a neurodiverse view of ASC / ADHD / ADD and
other related / overlapping ‘spectrum’ conditions

Have an overview of symptoms, presentation and of people
with an ASC / ADHD / ADD presentation or diagnosis

Understand that the ‘profile’ – i.e.  frequency, prevalence and intensity of these,
may change with age, life experience and support

Be aware that neurodivergent conditions may co -exist with
‘overlapping’ differences, and / or diagnoses - including learning disability
or difficulty, anxiety and/or other functional mental illnesses, unusual
behaviours and different sensitivity to sensory stimuli etc

Acknowledge that individuals will experience neurodivergent
conditions differently and are likely to need different levels of support /
reasonable adjustments

Feel more confident about why we need to consider neurodiversity in the workplace

Have an awareness of best practice / guidance in relation to neurodivergent conditions

Consider ways in which we may make reasonable adjustments for colleagues in neurodiverse staff teams

Identify, avoid and challenge different types of discrimination, victimisation and harassment

Consider ways in which we could work more inclusively with neurodiverse colleagues

Feel more confident about speaking up and challenging poor practice within an inclusive workplace environment

Source further material that may be helpful, including
suggested authors / websites etc

Transgender & Non Binary Awareness

9th April 2024 9:30 - 16:00
Venue: TBC - In person Training

Booking available via iTrent Employee Self-Service

Course Overview:·      

• Introductions /outline of day / rules & housekeeping
• A brief recap of equality & diversity concepts (prejudice, stereotyping, discrimination etc.)
• So why do we need to understand trans / non-binary issues?
• Some definitions
• The law in relation to equality and diversity (HRA / Equality Act, 2010 / Gender Recognition Act, 2004 / The Public Sector Duty etc.)
• Statistics, prevalence and hate crime
• Language & terminology, definitions, myths & truths
• Issues faced by trans / non-binary people in their communities, work and day-to-day lives
• Good practice - speaking, working and behaving in an inclusive way
• Speaking up - challenging discriminatory practice
• Further information, advice and support.

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Mental Health First Aid
Level 1

Online

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9th March 2024 9:00 - 14:00
Venue: Online provided by NPT College

Booking available via iTrent Employee Self-Service
Requirement - all attendees must register with the college prior to the training. Details will follow Via NPT College

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Course Overview  

This course covers the following topics:

-The role of a First Aider to support mental health
-What is First Aid for Mental Health?
-Identifying mental health conditions
-Providing advice and starting a conversation
-Stress


In the lead up to this course you will be required to respond to the college with your personal information (this is to enable you place to be fully funded.)

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Mental Health First Aid
Level 2

Online

Suitable for:
Supervisors, Managers and Mental Health Champions

15th March 2024 9:00 - 16:00
Venue: Online provided by NPT College

Booking available via iTrent Employee Self-Service
Requirement - all attendees must register with the college prior to the training. Details will follow Via NPT College

Course Overview  

This course covers the following topics:

-What is First Aid for Mental Health?
-Identifying mental health conditions
-Providing advice and starting a conversation
-Stress
-Drugs and alcohol
-First Aid for Mental Health action plan
-First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace


In the lead up to this course you will be required to respond to the college with your personal information (this is to enable you place to be fully funded.)

Effective Writing Skills

Online

18/03/2024 10:00-15:00
Venue: Online

Booking available via iTrent Employee Self-Service

Course Overview:

·       defining your purpose;
·       organising your evidence;
·       accuracy, grammar and punctuation;
·       writing analytically; and
·       presenting your case professionally.

We will also highlight the seven deadly sins of corporate writing and show you how to avoid them.


What will I learn?

You will learn to:

·       plan your writing effectively and save time;
·       be clear and concise;
·       use plain English (it’s quite difficult to write simply);   structure reports in a way that is logical, professional and easy to read;
and crack the facts-analysis-judgement approach.

Having Difficult Conversations

Online

15th April 2024 12:30-15:00
Venue: Online

Booking available via iTrent Employee Self-Service