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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in Education & Care (2026 Edition) Course & Certification
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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in Education & Care training provides essential knowledge for creating welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environments where every individual is valued and treated fairly. The course explores the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion and highlights the importance of promoting dignity, respect, and equal opportunities within education and care settings.
This Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in Education & Care (2026 Edition) Training Course & Certification covers key topics including equality legislation, protected characteristics, discrimination, harassment, victimisation, unconscious bias, inclusive communication, cultural awareness, accessibility, and promoting positive relationships. Learners will gain practical knowledge to help build inclusive environments that support the wellbeing, participation, and success of children, learners, families, staff, and wider communities. Upon successful completion, participants receive a certification demonstrating their understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion principles and best practices.
Who Should Enrol?
- Teachers, Educators, and Teaching Assistants
- Childcare Providers and Early Years Practitioners
- School, College, and University Staff
- Care and Support Workers
- Managers, Supervisors, and Team Leaders
- Human Resources and Student Support Personnel
- Volunteers Working in Education and Care Settings
- Anyone responsible for promoting equality, diversity, inclusion, and respectful environments within education and care organisations
What you will learn
Understand the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion, including the importance of creating respectful, fair, and supportive education and care environments.
Learn about protected characteristics, discrimination, harassment, victimisation, and the legal responsibilities associated with promoting equality and inclusion.
Develop knowledge of inclusive communication, cultural awareness, unconscious bias, and strategies for supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Gain understanding of best practices for fostering belonging, challenging inappropriate behaviour, and promoting positive outcomes for children, learners, families, staff, and visitors.
Course Syllabus
- Why EDI matters
- EDI in education & care
- It applies to staff and students alike
- Meet the people
- UK equality law - an overview
- The Equality Act 2010
- Employer duties
- Positive action vs positive discrimination
- Employee duties
- The Human Rights Act 1998
- The Public Sector Equality Duty
- The Worker Protection Act 2023
- The 2025 Supreme Court ruling on 'sex'
- UK equality law - key milestones
- Equality, diversity & inclusion
- Equality
- Diversity
- Inclusion and belonging
- Why it matters
- The nine protected characteristics
- Age
- Disability & reasonable adjustments
- Gender reassignment
- Marriage & civil partnership; pregnancy & maternity
- Race; religion or belief
- Sex; sexual orientation
- Perception and association
- Stereotypes
- Prejudice
- From attitudes to discrimination
- Unconscious bias
- Microaggressions
- Modern inclusion concepts
- Forms of discrimination
- Direct discrimination
- Indirect discrimination
- Harassment
- Victimisation
- Disability-related discrimination
- What is a hate crime?
- The five monitored strands
- What hate crime can look like
- Sentencing & the law
- Reporting hate crime
- The benefits of diversity & inclusion
- Promoting EDI - policies in practice
- Inclusive practice & language
- Allyship & being an active bystander
- Everyday inclusion
- Why challenge discrimination?
- Challenging discrimination - a safe approach
- Reporting & grievance
- Supporting someone affected
- Where to get advice & support
- At work
- External support
- Schools' equality duties
- SEND and inclusion
- Prejudice-based bullying
- Inclusion in care settings
- Everyday EDI - your role
Course Benefits
CPD Points
Gain Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Points, accredited by The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom. These can be used to count towards the distance learning element of any scheme that comes under the umbrella of The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges or any other scheme for which there is mutual recognition.
Certification
Receive a personal certificate to show your subject knowledge on course completion.
Affordable
You get excellent value through our cost-effective prices. We can also offer you group discounts on larger purchases.
Flexibility
The course saves you time through the convenience of online availability. This lets you complete the interactive course at your own comfort.
Keep Up to Date
You will stay up to date with the Equality Act 2010, the Human Rights Act 1998, the Public Sector Equality Duty, the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023, the 2025 Supreme Court ruling in For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers and the latest Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) guidance.
Learn from Industry Experts
The course content has been developed by UK equality, diversity and inclusion and health and social care specialists, with scenario design drawn from real schools, children's homes, care and community settings.
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