Equality and Diversity ATR 2025
Equality and Diversity in the workplace
Equality and diversity is a term used in the United Kingdom to define and champion equality, diversity and human rights as defining values of society. It promotes equality of opportunity for all, giving every individual the chance to achieve their potential, free from prejudice and discrimination.
By the end of this Lesson, you will:
- Understand how the Equality Act 2010 protects from discrimination, harassment and victimisation.
- Recognise these nine protected characteristics and understand how to promote the equality, diversity and inclusion of them.
- Understand what is meant by discrimination, harassment, victimisation and bullying, how to avoid them and how to report these behaviours.
- Recognise where personal changes to behaviour can be made in order to ensure everyone feels valued and included.
- Understand that equality, diversity and inclusion are essential values to uphold both in and outside of the workplace.
- Understand the responsibilities of all employees, employers, managers and HR teams in regards to ensuring equality and diversity in work practices and procedures.
