Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The aim of this site is to raise awareness of events that are taking place to celebrate a variety of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion dates that are taking place throughout the year.

On a regular basis this webpage will be updated so staff without access to the Source can find out what is happening and when.

Colleagues can also access content that is shared via email or Yammer by clicking on the different sections below. This webpage can also be accessed via a personal mobile phone or another electronic device.

National Inclusion Week 2021, 27 September to 3 October

National Inclusion Week takes place annually to celebrate diversity whilst promoting the importance of equality within the workplace. The theme for this year is #UnitedForInclusion and seeks to encourage unity between people, organisations and businesses.

The council will be marking this occasion with a week-long series of virtual events, seminars and interactive discussion forums that will focus on providing information, celebrating inclusivity whilst continuing to motivate all employees to work together by uniting to share learning, best practices and to encourage open conversations.

Details of events that are available to book onto during National Inclusion Week are outlined below:

World Mental Health Day 2021, 10 October

World Mental Health Day on the 10th October is an opportunity to recognise the role that inequality can play in mental ill health.
Optima have recorded a series of podcasts unpicking the links between diversity, inclusion and mental health, which you can listen to by clicking on any of the topics that interest you.

LGBTQ+ - https://vimeo.com/615310501/5e6df19681

Race - https://vimeo.com/615310718/e91b3f3b1e

Transgender - https://vimeo.com/613700406/b251785511

Religion & Belief - https://vimeo.com/615310814/4c246d3bed

Disability - https://vimeo.com/615309924/3ca2ead49e

Age - https://vimeo.com/615309621/e97906df1a

Positive Action briefing sessions
Thursday 28 October 1pm to 2pm

The final two lunch and learn briefing sessions on positive action will be taking place in response to feedback from the SST solution focussed conversations and also focus groups and employees. We have committed to using Positive Action to improve under representation and access to opportunities, such as, how we can use Positive Action to increase the number of Black, Asian and minority ethnic employees in grade 14 and above.
Click here tojoin the meeting
Or call in (audio only)
+44 20 3443 8726,,512029987# United Kingdom, London
Phone Conference ID: 512 029 987#
Career Conversation event
Thursday 21 October 12pm to 1.30pm

Melanie Medley, Director of Employee Experience(interim) will be facilitating this event with an external guest, Samson DeAlyn, a senior director from LearningWorkz. Samson will be sharing his career journey and personal experiences during this event.
This event is open to all staff and will include a question and answer session.
Please save the date and time and use the meetinglink below to join the event
MicrosoftTeams meeting
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Representation Matters - Proud to Be Me
Monday 25 October 12pm to 1.30pm

A panel event led by Melanie Medley, Director of Employee Experience(interim) with other women in senior leadership roles. They will discuss the importance of understanding why diversity is needed at senior levels within an organisation, their current challenges and how they navigated the glass ceiling whilst balancing their professional and personal lives.
This event is open to all staff and will include a question and answer session.
· Please save the date and time and usethe meeting link below to join the event

MicrosoftTeams meeting
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Coaching and Mentoring opportunities
Wednesday 27 October 12pm to 1pm

As part of the SST Programme we will be offering a range of opportunities for Black, Asian and minority ethnic employees to receive coaching or mentoring. This includes mentoring. Come along to this lunch and learn session to learn more. Tashoy Ashley, Delivery Lead for the SST Corporate Training Programme will be facilitating this event.
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This 90-minute workshop will focus on race and resilience and istargeted at our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic colleagues. The event willexplore a range of topics that contribute to individuals being their authenticself at work and building the resilience needed for career success. Theworkshop objectives are to:
Explore theconcepts of everyday discrimination micro-aggressions and weathering.

Our external EDI consultant, David Weaver, will be facilitating thisevent that will outline the practical strategies, tactics and tools thatparticipants can implement to empower themselves. Please note that due to theformat of this event, spaces are limited. Reserve your placeon My Learning Source. If you do not have access to MLS and wish toattend, then please contact Sabrina Nelson to reserve your place.

Arif Sain will be leading this session which will focus on what steps individuals can take if they do not feel confident enough to engage in conversations around race and racism. Arif will be looking at some of the key concepts to help build participants’ confidence to start conversations that can lead to change. Please save the date and time and using the meeting link to join this event.

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Thursday 28 October 2 - 3.30pm

Stephen Gaskell will be leading an engaging and informative event which will include representatives from the different workstreams. Each workstream lead will share a case study in relation to their specific area and participants will then be asked to provide feedback. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions during the Q&A session at the end. This event is open to all staff.

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