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Trans awareness training session
Events
Trans Awareness Training Session – Wednesday 19th January, 9.30 – 11.30am (online)
The aims and objects of the training are:
- To provide a fuller understanding of Transgender and Non-Binary, specifically from a Gender Identity perspective.
- To provide a fuller understanding of values relating to Inclusion and Diversity in general.
- To understand the difficulties facing people who are gender variant in relation to life experiences generally and a further understanding of the obstacles faced by people with protected characteristics as defined within the Equality Act 2010.
- To be able to engage more effectively with peers, clients, colleagues and the public.
- To be better equipped to help to tackle prejudice and promote understanding within the workplace and the wider community.
- To gain a practical understanding of responsibilities within the Equality Act 2010 including the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) and the Gender Recognition Act 2004.
About the trainer
The session will be dlivered by Ellie Lowther FRSA. Ellie delivers highly regarded education and support around trans, non- binary and the wider values of inclusion in regards to gender variance. Her training sessions openly and inclusively tackle the pressing issues of the day and are known to help remove the aspect of tolerance being the imposter of acceptance with education that makes a difference. Ellie welcomes all questions around gender variance so please feel free to ask any questions you may have.